What Shan tofu is
Chickpea tofu with lime, chilli and herbs.
Shan tofu is listed as a dish in the Myanmar guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Shan tofu
Shan tofu is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Myanmar. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Myanmar guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Shan tofu sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 7 food entries we track for Myanmar, 6 are budget, 1 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 6 | Mohinga, Tea leaf salad, Shan noodles |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 1 | Burmese curry |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Shan tofu is one of 5 dish entries and 6 budget items; 3 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Myanmar items that make most sense alongside Shan tofu, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Myanmar items share the most tags with Shan tofu, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Shan tofu: common questions
What is Shan tofu?
Chickpea tofu with lime, chilli and herbs. It is listed in the TasteBridge Myanmar guide as a dish.
How much does Shan tofu cost in Myanmar?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Shan tofu vegetarian?
Shan tofu is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Shan tofu?
Our index lists it across Myanmar, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Myanmar. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.