Mapo Tofu
麻婆豆腐
Silken tofu in a numbing, fiery sauce of fermented broad bean paste, ground beef and Sichuan peppercorn. Can be made vegetarian.
Jeff's version uses two kinds of peppercorn, green for fragrance and red for the numb. Ask for it vegetarian and we swap the beef for shiitake.
Ingredients
silken tofu, ground beef, Pixian broad bean paste, Sichuan peppercorn, chili flakes, garlic, scallion
Allergens
- Soy
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What is Mala?
Two characters, two sensations. Mala is the signature of Sichuan cooking and the reason some dishes on our menu tingle.
Má 麻 is numbing
It comes from Sichuan peppercorn, a citrusy husk that makes your lips buzz. It is not heat.
Là 辣 is heat
Dried chilies and chili oil bring the fire. We rate every dish 0–3 so you can choose.
Together they balance
Numbing softens heat; heat sharpens numbing. Rice and a cold drink reset your palate between bites.
Start with Mapo Tofu
It is the classic introduction and can be ordered milder.
Reviews
On this dish
mapo tofu that actually numbs. my lips are still buzzing. 10/10