Mapo tofu
Mapo tofu is a traditional Sichuan dish, originating in a small restaurant called "Chen Xingsheng Restaurant" near Wanfu Bridge in Chengdu during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. Because the owner had pockmarks on her face, she was known as "Chen Mapo," and the tofu she created was named "Mapo tofu."
Restaurant Recommendations
Chen Mapo Tofu (Main Store)
Founded during the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1862), this is the shop that invented Mapo Tofu, the absolute "founding mother". If you want to taste the most authentic flavor, this is the place to go.
Furonghuang Sichuan Cuisine
This long-established Sichuan restaurant in Chengdu always has long queues and has been selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand list for many consecutive years. Their Mapo Tofu is exquisitely prepared, catering to modern consumers' preference for "less oil."
Xuanxuan Courtyard
Hidden deep in Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley and housed in a century-old courtyard, it is one of the few high-end restaurants in Chengdu where you can enjoy traditional Sichuan cuisine.
