In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, Chris Shepherd goes all in on Houston’s regional Chinese food —and it’s way more than traditional takeout. From the numbing heat of Sichuan peppercorns to the intriguing dishes of Korean-Chinese cuisine, this episode is a takes a trip through the intricacies of Chinese food.

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, Chris Shepherd goes all in on Houston’s regional Chinese food —and it’s way more than traditional takeout. From the numbing heat of Sichuan peppercorns to the intriguing dishes of Korean-Chinese cuisine, this episode is a takes a trip through the intricacies of Chinese food.

Looking for a yummy Asian fusion meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Asian fusion spots around Houston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs. Mala Sichuan BistroPhoto: Mala Sichuan Bistro/YelpFirst on the list is Mala Sichuan Bistro. Located at 1201 Westheimer Road, Suite B, in Montrose, the Sichuan and Asian fusion spot is the highest-rated Asian fusion restaurant in Houston, boasting four stars out of 478 reviews on Yelp. With four stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot has proved to be a local favorite.