Behind the Dish

Tofu is the quiet hero of Asian cuisine—mild, delicate, and endlessly adaptable. Mecha gives it the respect it deserves, frying it up to create a crispy, almost omelet-like texture that eats like fried chicken. Tossed in a vibrant Thai chili pesto, it balances rich and herbaceous, crispy and silky. Wrapped with pickled vegetables in seasoned rice and nori, this vegan roll is one of the most flavorful—and most slept-on—items on the menu.