MAO Chinese Home Cooking
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A small, intimate Chinese home-cooking restaurant in central Zushi specializing in Sichuan-inflected dishes alongside classic Chinese family recipes. The cozy 18-seat non-smoking dining room has a warm, unpretentious feel typical of neighborhood Chinese restaurants beloved by locals. Signature dishes include the house Sichuan mapo tofu, century egg with tofu, stir-fried chicken and winter melon with doubanjiang, and a rotating weekly lunch set. Currently temporarily closed.
Address
2-6-2 Zushi
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Hours
TodayLast order: 20:30
Closes soon11:00 – 14:0017:00 – 21:00
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
WednesdayLast order: 20:30
11:00 – 14:0017:00 – 21:00
ThursdayLast order: 20:30
11:00 – 14:0017:00 – 21:00
FridayLast order: 20:30
11:00 – 14:0017:00 – 21:00
SaturdayLast order: 20:30
11:00 – 14:0017:00 – 21:00
SundayLast order: 20:30
11:00 – 14:0017:00 – 21:00
Features
Non-smokingCash onlyCozy neighborhood Chinese restaurant18 seatsSichuan and Chinese home cookingSichuan mapo tofu, century egg tofuWeekly rotating lunch set
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Menu
* The menu was scanned by a user, not uploaded by the owner. There may be inaccuracies.
Cold Appetizers
Soups
Sichuan Dishes
Stir-fry Dishes
Dim Sum & Noodles
Lunch Sets
Cold Appetizers
Century Egg with Tofu
Silken tofu topped with halved century egg (pidan), drizzled with sesame oil and soy-based seasoning. A classic Sichuan cold appetizer with a creamy, pungent, deeply savory flavor.
Cold Jellyfish
Marinated jellyfish served chilled with sesame and vinegar dressing. Crunchy, refreshing, and lightly tangy — a traditional Chinese cold starter.
Mu Shu Pork (Cold)
A Chinese classic of shredded pork with woodear mushroom, bamboo shoots, and egg in a light sauce. Mild and satisfying.
Soups
Wonton Soup
Delicate pork wontons in a clear, gently seasoned broth. Light and warming, ideal as a starter.
Hot and Sour Soup
Classic Chinese hot and sour soup with tofu, wood ear mushroom, bamboo shoots, and egg in a vinegared, white-pepper broth. Tangy, savory, and warming.
Sichuan Dishes
Sichuan Mapo Tofu
The restaurant's signature dish — silken tofu in a fiery, numbing Sichuan sauce made with doubanjiang (fermented bean paste), ground pork, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili oil. Bold, complex, and intensely savory with a mala tingle.
Chicken and Winter Melon Stir-fry with Spicy Doubanjiang
Tender chicken and mild winter melon wok-fried in a spicy doubanjiang sauce. A seasonal specialty combining contrasting textures with a savory, moderately spicy kick.
Mapo Tofu Doria
A creative fusion of Sichuan mapo tofu served over baked rice in a gratin style. Rich, spicy filling atop comfort-food rice, topped with cheese.
Stir-fry Dishes
Garlic Chive and Liver Stir-fry
Tender pork liver stir-fried with garlic chives in savory soy-based seasoning. Classic Chinese home cooking with a satisfying bite.
Shrimp and Tomato Stir-fry
Plump shrimp wok-fried with ripe tomatoes in a light, slightly sweet sauce. Fresh and colorful home-style dish.
Green Pepper and Beef with Black Bean Sauce
Sliced beef and green bell pepper stir-fried in a savory black bean (douchi) sauce. A bold, fragrant staple of Chinese home cooking.
Dim Sum & Noodles
Boiled Gyoza (Shuijiao)
Plump boiled dumplings with pork and cabbage filling, served in a light broth or with dipping sauce. Soft, juicy, and satisfying.
Dan Dan Noodles
Sichuan-style noodles in a spicy sesame-peanut sauce with minced pork and preserved vegetables. Nutty, spicy, and addictive with a mala finish.
Lunch Sets
Weekly Rotating Lunch Set
A changing weekly lunch set featuring a main dish, rice, soup, and small sides. The menu rotates every week based on seasonal ingredients, making each visit different. Available Wednesday–Sunday lunch.
Mapo Tofu Lunch Set
Lunch set featuring the signature Sichuan mapo tofu as the main, served with steamed rice, soup, and side dishes. A complete and satisfying lunch at a great value.