Spicy PoPo Szechuan Fish is a food stall specializing in the Szechuan dish po po ma la fish. Located in Seattle’s International District, it aims to transport diners to the alleyways of Chengdu through its intense yet balanced flavors.
Po po ma la fish is a classic Sichuan preparation where steamed white fish fillets are doused in a spicy chili oil and numbing Sichuan peppercorn sauce. Additional signature items include mapo tofu and rice plates.
Run by a family who immigrated from Sichuan province, reviews online praise Spicy PoPo for being one of the most authentic representations of Szechuan cuisine outside of China. Dishes provide a true sensory experience balancing the complex elements of heat, spice and numbing that define Sichuan flavors.
Whether dining at benches along the narrow indoor-outdoor stall or ordering takeout, Spicy PoPo offers those curious about Szechuan cuisine an adventurous yet approachable tasting of one of its iconic dishes.
