How to order Mapo Tofu (마파두부) in Korea
Tofu and minced pork in a doubanjiang sauce, served over rice. Korean-Chinese kitchens usually dial the Sichuan heat down and treat it as a rice dish rather than a numbing one.
Say it to order
마파두부 주세요
Mapa-dubu juseyo
Quick facts
- 마파두부
- ma-pa-du-bu
- 3 of 5
- ₩9,000–16,000
- About 30 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Pour it over the rice and mix. A lighter order than a full bowl of jjajangmyeon.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Mapo Tofu in Korean?
- Say “마파두부 주세요” (Mapa-dubu juseyo).
- Is Mapo Tofu spicy?
- Yes — about 3 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Mapo Tofu cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩9,000–16,000.
- How do you eat Mapo Tofu?
- Pour it over the rice and mix. A lighter order than a full bowl of jjajangmyeon.
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