also: ちょうどうふ
stinky tofu; fermented tofu
A Chinese dish of fermented tofu with a strong odor, often deep-fried and served as street food. Known for its pungent smell.
See also: 臭豆腐 (チョウドウフ)
I tried stinky tofu at a night market in Taiwan.
Stinky tofu has a strong smell, but the taste is surprisingly mild.
Standard kanji spelling for this Chinese-derived food item.
Katakana spelling reflecting the Chinese reading; used in some contexts, especially when emphasizing the Chinese origin.
From Chinese 臭豆腐 (chòudòufu), literally 'stinky tofu'. The Japanese reading しゅうどうふ is based on the on'yomi of the characters, while チョウドウフ approximates the Chinese pronunciation.