Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieFrom Google Maps reviews.
I stopped by Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar and was genuinely impressed. The food has that authentic Sichuan kick—especially the Mapo Tofu, which is definitely their signature dish. The numb-spicy flavor hits perfectly without being overwhelming. The restaurant is clean, bright, and very welcoming from the moment you walk in. Service was friendly and fast even though the location is busy. The menu has a great selection of classic Sichuan dishes, and everything we ordered tasted fresh and well-seas
The Salt & Pepper Prawns were fantastic. Great flavor and big and juicy pieces. The Spicy Sichuan Vegetarian Noodles was edible, but I wouldn’t order it again. Wasn’t spicy at all to me. I would come back to try something else.
I posted a photo of empty plates for a reason - I ate everything. Bok choy, two cucumber dishes (get the one with chili oil), General Tso’s chicken, soup dumplings, shrimp dim sum, and beef fried rice. Every dish landed. Flavor, freshness, execution - all of it. At the time of writing, this place sits at a 4.5 rating with ~177 reviews and is somehow outranked by Din Tai Fung and a handful of nearby spots. That doesn’t track. Across the board, the food here is better - fuller flavor, fresher in
From the Mar 18, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
The handwashing sink was missing, blocked, or without soap, hot water, or towels.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.