Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar

4.4 (21)

$30 and under

Asian

728 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036-7019

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Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar

4.4

$30 and under

Asian

Theatre District

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2 people

23 Oct 2026

22:00

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
Neighbourhood gem

Experience authentic Chinese cuisine in a vibrant setting in the heart of New York, NY. Our unique modern dining space offers a relaxing environment where you can enjoy a diverse menu inspired by special Chinese flavors, expertly prepared and served with complimentary tea by our friendly and knowledgeable staff for an excellent dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Chinese
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–23:30
Phone number
(646) 455-0233
Website
https://mapousa.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
728 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036-7019
Area
Theatre District
Parking Details
None

Offers

Happy Hour 2-4 pm and 8-10 pm
1 - 10 people
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 12:00 - 15:45, 16:00 - 22:30
Happy Hour 2-4 pm and 8-10 pm

Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

General Tso's ChickenUS$13.95
Garlic Sauced ChickenUS$13.95
Sesame ChickenUS$13.95
Chicken Mongolian StyleUS$13.95
Chicken w. BroccoliUS$13.95
Mapo TofuUS$14.95
Mapo's Braised PorkUS$15.95
Garlic Sauced PorkUS$15.95
Beef w. BroccoliUS$17.95
Sesame BeefUS$17.95
Green Chilli BeefUS$16.95
Beef MongolianUS$17.95
Mapo Six Grid Dim SumUS$15.95
Salt & pepper prawns / Crispy fried meat/ Crystal shiitake & spinach dumplings / Matcha sesame balls / Cheese Pumpkin ball / Loofah soup dumplings
Mapo Nine Grid Dim SumUS$20.95
Beef w. Kimchi Spring Roll / Salt & pepper prawns / Crispy fried meat / Crystal shiitake & spinach dumplings / Mushroom Buns / Crab soup dumpling / Cheese Pumpkin ball / Loofah soup dumplings / Pork truffle mushroom soup dumpling
Sichuan Pot Lunch Sliced Fatty BeefUS$17.95
Select two ingredients: Bok Choy/ Lotus Root/ Cauliflower/ Tofu Puffs/ Enoki Mushroom/ Dried Bean Curd Sheets/ Potato Slices, Wood Ear. Add the main ingredient separately: $6 each. Add the ingredient separately: $4 each
Sichuan Pot Lunch Fat SheepUS$17.95
Select two ingredients: Bok Choy/ Lotus Root/ Cauliflower/ Tofu Puffs/ Enoki Mushroom/ Dried Bean Curd Sheets/ Potato Slices, Wood Ear. Add the main ingredient separately: $6 each. Add the ingredient separately: $4 each
Sichuan Pot Lunch Pork BellyUS$17.95
Select two ingredients: Bok Choy/ Lotus Root/ Cauliflower/ Tofu Puffs/ Enoki Mushroom/ Dried Bean Curd Sheets/ Potato Slices, Wood Ear. Add the main ingredient separately: $6 each. Add the ingredient separately: $4 each
Sichuan Pot Lunch Fish FilletUS$17.95
Select two ingredients: Bok Choy/ Lotus Root/ Cauliflower/ Tofu Puffs/ Enoki Mushroom/ Dried Bean Curd Sheets/ Potato Slices, Wood Ear. Add the main ingredient separately: $6 each. Add the ingredient separately: $4 each
Sichuan Pot Lunch Sliced BeefUS$17.95
Select two ingredients: Bok Choy/ Lotus Root/ Cauliflower/ Tofu Puffs/ Enoki Mushroom/ Dried Bean Curd Sheets/ Potato Slices, Wood Ear. Add the main ingredient separately: $6 each. Add the ingredient separately: $4 each

Bar Tapas

Fried Chicken WingsUS$14.00
Crispy chicken with saltUS$14.00
Salt and Pepper CalamariUS$14.00
Salt and Pepper PrawnsUS$14.00
Spicy Pork Spare RibsUS$14.00
French FriesUS$8.00
Scallion PancakeUS$8.00
Wonton (4pcs)US$12.00
Pork Pan Fried Dumplings (6pcs)US$14.00
Chicken Pan Fried Dumplings (6pcs)US$14.00
Wonton with Red Hot Chili Oil (4pcs)US$13.00
Beef w. Kimchi Roll (2pcs)US$13.00
Cucumber w. Spicy Soy Sauce (Cold)US$12.00
Wood Ear w. Spicy Soy Sauce (Cold)US$12.00

Dim Sum

Spring Roll (3pcs)US$8.00
Peanut Sticky Glutinous Rice Ball (4pcs)US$8.00
Sesami Sticky Glutinous Rice Ball (4pcs)US$8.00
Chicken Soup Dumplings(6pcs)US$12.00
Pork & Truffle Mushroom Soup Dumpling (6pcs)US$18.00
Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (4pcs)US$10.00
Beef w. Kimchi Spring Roll(2pcs)US$13.00
4 Colors Soup DumplingsUS$13.00
Matcha Sesame Balls (3pcs)US$8.00
Cheese Pumpkin Ball (3pcs)US$8.00
Mapo Six Grid Dim SumUS$16.00
Salt & pepper prawns / Crispy fried meat / Crystal shiitake & spinach dumplings / Matcha sesame balls / Cheese Pumpkin ball / Loofah soup dumplings
Mapo Nine Grid Dim SumUS$23.00
Beef w. Kimchi Spring Roll / Salt & pepper prawns / Crispy fried meat / Crystal shiitake & spinach dumplings / Mushroom Buns / Crab soup dumpling / Cheese Pumpkin ball / Loofah soup dumplings / Pork truffle mushroom soup dumpling

Duck

Roasted Peking Duck (Half)US$39.00
Add pancakes +$6
Roasted Peking Duck (Whole)US$75.00
Add pancakes +$6

Chicken

Mapo Spiced ChickenUS$22.00
Chicken w. SesameUS$20.00
Chicken w. BrocolliUS$20.00
Chicken Mongolian StyleUS$20.00
Kung Pao ChickenUS$20.00
General Tso’s ChickenUS$20.00
Garlic Sauced ChickenUS$20.00

Pork

Farmer Style PorkUS$22.00
Pork Spareribs Peking StyleUS$22.00
Pork Chop w. Pepper SaltUS$22.00
Garlic Sauced PorkUS$20.00
Bamboo PorkUS$20.00

Beef

Stir-Fried BeefUS$26.00
Green Chilli Shredded BeefUS$24.00
Chili Oil Braised BeefUS$28.00
Mapo Beef StewUS$28.00
Crispy BeefUS$26.00
Black Pepper Diced BeefUS$28.00
Spicy Diced BeefUS$28.00
Beef w. BrocolliUS$22.00
Beef w. SesameUS$22.00
Beef Mongolian StyleUS$22.00

Seafood

Mapo Pickled Fish SoupUS$28.00
Mapo Sliced Fish in Hot Chili OilUS$28.00
Mapo Peppercorn FishUS$34.00
Chili Ma La PrawnsUS$28.00
Golden PrawnsUS$28.00
Garlic Sauced PrawnsUS$28.00
Seafood PlatterUS$36.00
Scallops, Prawns, Squid
Curry Seafood StewUS$36.00
Scallops, Prawns, Squid
Fried Fish FilletUS$26.00
Choice of Flavors: Spicy Sichuan Style, Sweet & Sour, Typhoon Shelter Style, Supreme Fresh Sauce

Specialty Dishes

Sweet & Sour Spare RibsUS$22.00
Squid and ChivesUS$24.00
Mapo's Braised PorkUS$24.00
Chili Oil Braised BeefUS$28.00
Angry FrogUS$30.00
Mao Xue WangUS$32.00
Tilapia w. Mapo Spicy Bean SauceUS$38.00
(Sea Bass +5)

Tofu

Mapo TofuUS$16.00
Vegan
Mapo Golden Yolk TofuUS$20.00
Mapo Tofu w. PrawnsUS$24.00
Mapo Tofu w. AbaloneUS$26.00
Mapo Tofu w. ScallopsUS$28.00
Mapo Tofu w. ChickenUS$20.00
Mapo Tofu w. PorkUS$22.00
Mapo Tofu w. BeefUS$24.00

Vegetables

Cauliflower w. GarlicUS$17.00
Stir Fried String BeanUS$17.00
Eggplant & Long BeansUS$17.00
Broccoli w. GarlicUS$18.00
Garlic Sauced EggplantUS$17.00
Vegan
Cabbage in CasseroleUS$17.00

Soup

Westlake Beef SoupUS$18.00
2-3 persons
Westlake Beef SoupUS$26.00
4 persons & up
Seafood and Tofu SoupUS$18.00
2-3 persons
Seafood and Tofu SoupUS$26.00
4 persons & up
Spicy and Tangy Squid SoupUS$18.00
2-3 persons
Spicy and Tangy Squid SoupUS$26.00
4 persons & up

Rice or Noodle

Beef Fried RiceUS$18.00
Sichuan Dandan NoodlesUS$18.00
Beef Fried NoodleUS$18.00
Spicy Sichuan Vegetarian NoodlesUS$12.00
Shrimps Fried RiceUS$18.00
Shrimps Fried NoodleUS$18.00
Chicken Fried RiceUS$18.00
Chicken Fried NoodleUS$18.00
White RiceUS$2.00

Mala Dry Pot

Mala Dry Pot Sliced Fatty BeefUS$8.00
Mala Dry Pot Fat sheepUS$8.00
Mala Dry Pot ShrimpUS$8.00
Mala Dry Pot SquidUS$8.00
Mala Dry Pot BeefUS$8.00
Mala Dry Pot Pork BellyUS$7.00
Mala Dry Pot Fish filletUS$7.00
Mala Dry Pot Beef TripeUS$7.00
Mala Dry Pot ChickenUS$7.00
Mala Dry Pot Bok ChoyUS$6.00
Mala Dry Pot Lotus RootUS$6.00
Mala Dry Pot CauliflowerUS$6.00
Mala Dry Pot Fried Tofu PuffsUS$6.00
Mala Dry Pot BroccoliUS$6.00
Mala Dry Pot Enoki MushroomUS$6.00
Mala Dry Pot Dried Bean Curd SheetsUS$6.00
Mala Dry Pot Potato SlicesUS$6.00
Mala Dry Pot Wood EarUS$6.00

Desserts & Drinks

Sticky Glutinous Rice Balls (4pcs）US$8.00
Pumpkin Mochi Cakes (3pcs）US$10.00
Cream CakeUS$7.00
Strawberry CakeUS$8.00
Black Forest CakeUS$8.00
Chocolate Swiss RollUS$10.00
Cheese Swiss RollUS$10.00
Vanilla Ice Cream (Cup)US$3.00
Chocolate Ice Cream (Cup)US$3.00
Bottled WaterUS$2.00
WaloviUS$3.00
ColaUS$3.00

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar.

4.4

(21)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar offers a diverse menu with delicious "authentic, expanded" options and "outstanding" dry pot dishes. Diners praise the "colorful array of dim sum" and "variety of proteins and vegan options." While service is great, the ambiance could improve. A "hidden gem," perfect for exploring new flavors.

21 Reviews

S
Sharon
Greater Boston20 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Not what we expected. Small selection and no ambience
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Bill
Philadelphia County11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 11 August 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but… wrong entree was brought. Had to wait for the right order. Waiter ordered right but kitchen prepared wrong item. Food seemed somewhat overpriced. Overall, it was good food but not the best experience.
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Patricia Gold
New York City11 reviews
2.0
Dined on 6 August 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Can't recommend the 'American' dishes like General Tso's, overly sweet, not spicy. Pork dumplings were good, scallion pancake for some reason seems to have been made with puff pastry, overly oily.
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Brigette
New York City38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The authentic, expanded, Mapo menu is delicious. And they have such a variety of proteins and vegan options.
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Katy
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dry pot was outstanding. The mild level was just right for us, and we frequently eat spicy food. Fried rice was also tasty and was the perfect accompaniment to the dry pot entree.
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jAcqueline Gold
New York City26 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food very good, happy to find a good Asian restaurant. Service great for theatre district. Seats need reupholstering to improve ambiance but wouldn't stop me from returning.
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C
Carol
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Loved the colorful array of dim sum options! Tried some amazing new tastes! I look forward to coming back!
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Eric Gold
New York City39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ordered the dry pot for the lunch special and it was very tasty, with the mala spice on point. Came with a side or rice and was enough for me.
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Daniele
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on 18 May 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Il mio piatto sarebbe dovuto essere poco piccante come richiesto ma era immangiabile. Veramente troppo costoso. Una rapina
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Leesa
Coastal North Carolina10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A hidden gem. Went twice in four days. Loved it and we will be back next time in NYC
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Chinese
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–23:30
Phone number
(646) 455-0233
Website
https://mapousa.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
728 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036-7019
Area
Theatre District
Parking Details
None

FAQs

Guests frequently describe portions as generous at Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar, noting servings that are satisfying without being overwhelming.

Yes, Mapo's warm lighting, intimate-yet-lively dining room, and bar make it a lovely choice for a relaxed date night or pre-show dinner in the Theatre District.

The standout at Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar is the Mapo Tofu, it's on the menu and repeatedly praised by guests for its authentic, well‑executed flavor.

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar feels sleek and modern with warm wood-and-glass touches, comfortable lighting, and a lively-yet-intimate buzz, ideal for a pre-theatre dinner or relaxed night out.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished attire: comfortable and not formal, a good fit for dining in the Theatre District.

Yes, Mapo has a bar and serves drinks, with guests noting both classic cocktails and Asian‑inspired creations on the drinks list.

Mapo offers a cozy main dining room with a bar area and window seating, a compact, modern space with a few tables ideal for pre‑show dinners or a relaxed meal.

Yes, Mapo lists a dedicated Lunch Special section with combo options like dry pots and set lunch dishes, and guests often mention ordering the lunch special combos.

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Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar

4.4

$30 and under

Asian

Theatre District

Make a booking

2 people

23 Oct 2026

22:00

Booked 5 times today

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar

Make a booking

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Happy Hour 2-4 pm and 8-10 pm

Lunch Special

General Tso's ChickenUS$13.95

Garlic Sauced ChickenUS$13.95

Sesame ChickenUS$13.95

Chicken Mongolian StyleUS$13.95

Chicken w. BroccoliUS$13.95

Mapo TofuUS$14.95

Mapo's Braised PorkUS$15.95

Garlic Sauced PorkUS$15.95

Beef w. BroccoliUS$17.95

Sesame BeefUS$17.95

Green Chilli BeefUS$16.95

Beef MongolianUS$17.95

Mapo Six Grid Dim SumUS$15.95

Mapo Nine Grid Dim SumUS$20.95

Sichuan Pot Lunch Sliced Fatty BeefUS$17.95

Sichuan Pot Lunch Fat SheepUS$17.95

Sichuan Pot Lunch Pork BellyUS$17.95

Sichuan Pot Lunch Fish FilletUS$17.95

Sichuan Pot Lunch Sliced BeefUS$17.95

Bar Tapas

Fried Chicken WingsUS$14.00

Crispy chicken with saltUS$14.00

Salt and Pepper CalamariUS$14.00

Salt and Pepper PrawnsUS$14.00

Spicy Pork Spare RibsUS$14.00

French FriesUS$8.00

Scallion PancakeUS$8.00

Wonton (4pcs)US$12.00

Pork Pan Fried Dumplings (6pcs)US$14.00

Chicken Pan Fried Dumplings (6pcs)US$14.00

Wonton with Red Hot Chili Oil (4pcs)US$13.00

Beef w. Kimchi Roll (2pcs)US$13.00

Cucumber w. Spicy Soy Sauce (Cold)US$12.00

Wood Ear w. Spicy Soy Sauce (Cold)US$12.00

Dim Sum

Spring Roll (3pcs)US$8.00

Peanut Sticky Glutinous Rice Ball (4pcs)US$8.00

Sesami Sticky Glutinous Rice Ball (4pcs)US$8.00

Chicken Soup Dumplings(6pcs)US$12.00

Pork & Truffle Mushroom Soup Dumpling (6pcs)US$18.00

Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (4pcs)US$10.00

Beef w. Kimchi Spring Roll(2pcs)US$13.00

4 Colors Soup DumplingsUS$13.00

Matcha Sesame Balls (3pcs)US$8.00

Cheese Pumpkin Ball (3pcs)US$8.00

Mapo Six Grid Dim SumUS$16.00

Mapo Nine Grid Dim SumUS$23.00

Duck

Roasted Peking Duck (Half)US$39.00

Roasted Peking Duck (Whole)US$75.00

Chicken

Mapo Spiced ChickenUS$22.00

Chicken w. SesameUS$20.00

Chicken w. BrocolliUS$20.00

Chicken Mongolian StyleUS$20.00

Kung Pao ChickenUS$20.00

General Tso’s ChickenUS$20.00

Garlic Sauced ChickenUS$20.00

Pork

Farmer Style PorkUS$22.00

Pork Spareribs Peking StyleUS$22.00

Pork Chop w. Pepper SaltUS$22.00

Garlic Sauced PorkUS$20.00

Bamboo PorkUS$20.00

Beef

Stir-Fried BeefUS$26.00

Green Chilli Shredded BeefUS$24.00

Chili Oil Braised BeefUS$28.00

Mapo Beef StewUS$28.00

Crispy BeefUS$26.00

Black Pepper Diced BeefUS$28.00

Spicy Diced BeefUS$28.00