Chen Mapo Tofu (Qinghua Road Flagship Store)
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The century-old birthplace of Mapo Tofu. The Qinghua Road flagship store is selected as a Michelin Bib Gourmand, close to Du Fu Thatched Cottage.
A century-old brand founded in 1862, where Mapo Tofu is said to have been created by Mrs. Chen. The Qinghua Road flagship store is selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendation. The signature Mapo Tofu is made with tender tofu, minced beef, and spices, served in a stone pot to keep it hot; a version with channel catfish is also available, and the Steamed Pork in Lotus Leaf is also well worth a try. It is often crowded during peak dining hours, so arriving before 11:30 for lunch or before 17:00 for dinner is recommended. The average cost is about 70 RMB per person. It is a walk of just over ten minutes from Exit B of Qingyang Taoist Temple Station on Metro Line 5. The main branch is at No. 51 Donghuamen Street; please distinguish them when navigating.
Opening hours
11:00-21:00
Nearby sights
- Du Fu Thatched Cottage
- Sichuan Museum
- Huanhuaxi Park
- Qingyang Palace (Green Ram Temple)
- Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera Show
- Yongling Museum (Tomb of Wang Jian)
- Kuanzhai Alley
- Shaocheng Neighborhood (Kuixinglou Street & Paotongshu Street)