Local Institution · Chengdu
Chen Mapo Tofu
陈麻婆豆腐 — The shop where mapo tofu was invented in 1862, still frying the dish in its original wok school: silken tofu, minced beef, Sichuan pepper and chili…
Why we list it
The shop where mapo tofu was invented in 1862, still frying the dish in its original wok school: silken tofu, minced beef, Sichuan pepper and chili bean paste arriving bubbling in a clay bowl.
What to order
- Mapo tofu (the original)
- Twice-cooked pork
Dishes to know in Chengdu
- Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
- Sichuan / Chongqing Hotpot (川渝火锅)
- Dan Dan Noodles (担担面)
- Gaiwan Tea House Culture (盖碗茶)
More tables in Chengdu
- Yu Zhi Lan — Michelin 2 Stars
- Song Yun Ze — Michelin 2 Stars
- Mi Xun Tea House — Michelin Green Star
- Yin Guo — Michelin 1 Star
- The Hall — Michelin 1 Star
- Chai Men Hui — Michelin 1 Star