Top Tofu dishes in San Francisco

Firm, locally made tofu topped with crunchy garlic oil, scallions, shiso and ponzu—bright, savory, and texturally compelling

Silken tofu in a deeply numbing, spicy pork sauce—classic Sichuan comfort

Juicy tofu in a savory teriyaki glaze atop fresh vegetables and noodles

Crunchy snap peas with a tangy tofu‑based dressing that cuts through richer dishes

Creamy tofu topped with mapo‑pork sauce, served with fried lotus root and wonton chips for dipping

Delicate tofu soup brightened with chrysanthemum—light, floral, and refined

Silky house-made sesame tofu, a recurring appetizer in the omakase.

Lightly fried tofu in savory broth—classic starter to complement heavier udon bowls

Rice‑paper wraps filled with tofu, lettuce, mint, basil, cucumber, carrot, cabbage and vermicelli, served with house palm sauce—bright and fresh

Lightly fried tofu in dashi broth.

Sweet and savory grilled skewers — a brightly flavored vegan starter.

Rice or egg noodles tossed with soft tofu, peanuts, herbs, and your choice of protein—refreshing, textural, and customizable.

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with a savory, spicy sauce that hits with a satisfying kick.

Silky tofu cubes barely clinging to the spicy broth, rich and warming without overwhelming heat

Classic numbing‑spicy tofu with ground pork in a rich, tongue‑tingling sauce

Silky tofu pudding with taro ball, sweet potato ball, tapioca, coconut flake and pandan jelly

Custardy soft tofu in just-sweet-enough ginger syrup.

Silken tofu stew in spicy beef broth with vegetables and egg

Lightly battered and deep-fried tofu in warm dashi broth — a comforting appetizer for vegetarians and tofu lovers

Crispy tofu with all the classic banh mi accompaniments — a solid vegetarian option

Reviewer-claimed best tofu in the Mission, a vegetarian standout from the bar menu.

Deep‑fried tofu with cucumber/carrot/ginger slaw and jalapeño—light, crispy, and flavorful, a standout vegetarian option

Silky tofu braised in a luxurious crab-infused sauce — a Shanghainese splurge dish

Silky steamed-egg-tofu small plate with brined honshimeji mushrooms — a frequent cart selection.

Crisp‑outside, silken‑inside tofu made from yellow beans, with soy‑chili sauce—light yet satisfying

Crisp-fried tofu in dashi broth with ginger.

Hearty, spicy tofu stew served with rice—rich and warming

Silky, pudding‑like tofu with a delicate sweetness—almost dessert

Corn arepa filled with grilled tofu, avocado, plantains and black bean purée—savory and hearty with plant‑based protein

Velvety tofu cubes in a numbing, savory chili bean sauce.

Crunchy tofu tossed with fiery chili and salt—crispy, bold, and gluten‑free

Silken eggplant and firm tofu sautéed in a savory, aromatic spicy sauce.

Fried soft tofu with green onion and bonito flakes in dashi.

Same teriyaki treatment with crisped tofu, vegetarian-friendly option that gets praise

Cubed tofu in a rich pork‑meat sauce—spicy, savory, and comforting

Vegetarian eggplant and tofu stir-fry

Silken tofu cubes bathed in a vibrant, numbing, and spicy sauce with savory minced pork.

Crispy panko-crusted tofu in a sandwich -- the plant-based answer to the Japanese katsu sando

Golden-fried tofu with a crispy exterior -- a simple, cheap appetizer that's hard to dislike

House Burmese chickpea tofu, a vegetarian-friendly favorite.

Perfectly fried tofu—crisp exterior, tender inside—with spicy daikon and dipping sauce