Best Mapo Tofu in New York
2 restaurants compared
Price range: $16.00 – $19.00
Avg recommendation: 93%
Top 2 Mapo Tofu in New York (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 2 restaurants:
- Szechuan Mountain House — 95% recommended, $19.00 (East Village)
- Land of Plenty — 90% recommended, $16.00 (Midtown East)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 2 Restaurants Compared
#195% recommend
Szechuan Mountain House
East Village·$$$
Ma-Po Tofu
$19.00
Soft tofu in a spicy, numbing meat-based sauce with Szechuan peppercorns.
#290% recommend
Land of Plenty
Midtown East·$$$
$16.00
Soft tofu cubes in a fiery sauce with ground pork and numbing Sichuan peppercorns.
Tip: Pair with rice. The sauce is meant to be spooned over and soaked up. Eating plain tofu misses half the point.