Best Tofu Dishes in San Francisco
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $14.00 – $38.00
Top 3 Tofu Dishes in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Silken Mapo Tofu at Mister Jiu's, $38.00 (Chinatown)
- Mapo Tofu at Mission Chinese Food, $14.00 (Mission District)
- Mapo Tofu at Chili House SF, $14.50 (Inner Richmond)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Tofu Dishes
#1
Silken Mapo Tofu
Mister Jiu'sChinatown·$$$
$38.00
Silky tofu in a spiced sauce with maitake mushrooms, cranberry beans, garlic confit, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Tip: Excellent vegetarian option. Alert the restaurant to any dietary preferences when making your reservation.
#2
Mapo Tofu
Mission Chinese FoodMission District·$$
$14.00
Silken tofu in a fiery ground pork sauce with Sichuan peppercorns, chilies, and fermented bean paste.
Tip: Get this if you want something traditional and comforting. The heat builds gradually, and it's a great introduction to what Mission Chinese does well.
#3
Mapo Tofu
Chili House SFInner Richmond·$$
$14.50
Silky tofu in a spicy, numbing Sichuan chile oil with ground pork.
Tip: Ask the kitchen to adjust the heat level to your preference — they're happy to dial it up or down, even for this iconic dish.