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Is this OK, Would you like mapo tofu for only 10 yuan? I'm writing a restaurant advertisement. Mapo tofu is a traditional Chinese food. Do I need 'a' or 'some' before 'mapo tofu'? Thanks!

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"Some" mapo tofu means that you are offering them part of a whole batch of tofu. "A" mapo tofu gives the impression that you are selling tofu almost like you would a cake - as a single object. I am not sure how tofu is made, but I am assuming that "some" will be most appropriate for your situation. I suppose I'll have to visit your restaurant for tofu if ever I am in China!

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