Mapo - Naperville

Tried Mapo Restaurant first time and fell in love with it. The food is delicious, ambient surroundings and friendly staff. Ordered Dry Chilli Chicken, Chicken a... read more Tried Mapo Restaurant first time and fell in love with it. The food is delicious, ambient surroundings and friendly staff. Ordered Dry Chilli Chicken, Chicken and Corn Soup, Kimchi, Spicy Green Beans, Veg Tofu Curry. Everything was delicious and goodportion size. Taking out one star since the veg. Tofu curry had tinge of strong numbing oil that we didn’t like. Normallythat’s part of their dishes but it was our first time and we weren’t used to eating. Probably we will ask specifically notto add in the dishes.

Mapo has really gone down hill over the years that I’ve gone there. But tonight was a new low. My takeout Sesame Chicken was horrible, as if it was originally c... read more Mapo has really gone down hill over the years that I’ve gone there. But tonight was a new low. My takeout Sesame Chicken was horrible, as if it was originally cooked 4 hours ago and had been refried two or three times to keep it “fresh”. Even thebreading was “tough”. How could a restaurant serve this to a customer?

When I’m visiting Naperville I must eat here, in fact, on my last visit I ate here two of the three nights I was in town. Unfortunately, I’m never in town long... read more When I’m visiting Naperville I must eat here, in fact, on my last visit I ate here two of the three nights I was in town. Unfortunately, I’m never in town long enough to try much else beyond the dry chili chicken. It is so good. I fear my memoryof it builds it up beyond reality but each visit never fails to disappoint. The crispy bits of fried chicken tossed in spicychili oil haunts my dreams. I can’t wait for the opportunity to visit again. Maybe I’ll order two dishes so I can have thedry chili chicken and explore other items on their menu.

When we arrived, we were served hot tea and an appetizer of spicy cabbage. We ordered sesame tofu and I tried to order the spicy grandma fried rice, but it was... read more When we arrived, we were served hot tea and an appetizer of spicy cabbage. We ordered sesame tofu and I tried to order the spicy grandma fried rice, but it was not vegan. They were able to make something similar for me. I personally enjoyed the tofu more, while my partner preferred the rice. We would definitely return to try more dishes!

Mapo is fantastic and has been a staple for many years. I always go there for their delicious vegan chick'n. Sometimes you have to preorder it, but it's definit... read more Mapo is fantastic and has been a staple for many years. I always go there for their delicious vegan chick'n. Sometimes you have to preorder it, but it's definitely worth it. I hope they offer more vegan options in the future!