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Chengdu's Must-Visit Restaurant: Chen Mapo Tofu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China โ™ฅ๏ธ Chen Mapo Tofu (้™ˆ้บปๅฉ†่ฑ†่…) Introducing Chen Mapo Tofu (้™ˆ้บปๅฉ†่ฑ†่…), a must-visit restaurant in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. There are several chain locations of Chen Mapo Tofu throughout Chengdu, but I visited the flagship store (้™ˆ้บปๅฉ†่ฑ†่…ๆ——่ˆฐๅบ—). Conveniently, the flagship store is just a 15-minute walk from Du Fu Thatched Cottage, making it a great spot to visit after your meal. The dish Mapo Tofu (้บปๅฉ†่ฑ†่…) originated in 1862 when a couple with the surname Chen developed it while running a tofu shop. This makes Chen Mapo Tofu the original restaurant for this iconic dish. I visited during a weekday lunch, and it was so popular that there was a waiting line shortly after we were seated. We ordered Mapo Tofu, white rice, a pork belly dish, stir-fried eggplant, and fried tofu. The total cost was 118 yuan. The menu offers a variety of traditional Chengdu dishes and tofu specialties, making it hard to choose. The Mapo Tofu features a spicy and numbing mala-flavored sauce paired with silky, soft tofu that was absolutely delightful. It paired perfectly with white rice. The fried tofu dish was especially memorable, with a crispy exterior and moist interior. The stir-fried eggplant was sweet and savory, and the pork belly dish was also deliciously sweet. During our meal, there was a traditional Sichuan opera face-changing performance, adding to the experience. The staff were very friendly, and the restaurant's interior had a nostalgic charm, allowing us to feel the old-world atmosphere of Chengdu. If you're traveling in Chengdu, make sure to dine at Chen Mapo Tofu (้™ˆ้บปๅฉ†่ฑ†่…) ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณโ™ฅ๏ธ
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Chen Mapo Tofu
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Chen Mapo Tofu

4.6/5Perfect
๏•ฅChengdu | 10 Qinghua Road, Chengdu.
No. 4 of Local Restaurants in Chengdu๏‹
Szechuan Cuisine
US$10
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