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The Spicy Genesis – Where Mapo Tofu Was Born in 1862

#chengdufood Pilgrimage to the unassuming kitchen that sparked a global obsession—Sichuan’s first Mapo Tofu, still cooked to ancestral specs in this 160-year-old laozihao (heritage eatery). ✔ LEGEND BITES → "Blood & Tears" Tofu – Silken curds swimming in chili-laced magma, topped with fermented black beans and minced beef. → Secret Weapon: Aged Pixian doubanjiang (bean paste) fermented in earthen jars. → Mouth-Numbing Combo: Pair with zhongshui dumplings or cold liangfen. ✔ WHY EAT HERE? ✅ UNESCO-listed recipe– The blueprint for all Mapo Tofu worldwide. ✅ Four Generations of "Pockmarked Granny" – Descendants guard the original wok. ✅ Culinary Time Capsule – Wooden beams, vintage posters, and the same smoky aroma since Qing Dynasty.
Posted: Jun 5, 2025
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chen ma po dou fu ( chuan xi min ju zhu ti ti yan dian )

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Chengdu | 3 Tongsheng Road (East Gate of Jinsha Site)
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