We have all been there, the awkward moment when you come to China for the first time and discover that the Chinese food that you experienced back home has literally nothing to do with the one you can taste in Beijing.

But no matter if you are an adventurous explorer of Chinese cuisine or a bit suspicious of its exotic and often overwhelming flavors, we are ready to bet that you like these dishes!

Here is our selection of the Top 9 Foreigners Favorite Chinese Dishes, delicious appetizers and main courses that you can find in any Chinese restaurant and that you simply cannot but love!

1 Spinach Salad with Peanuts
菠菜花生 bōcài huāshēng
For this entrée, the spinach is first blanched, then chilled, finally served with a dressing of sesame oil and soy sauce, and garnished with peanuts or sesame seeds.

 
2 Spicy Cucumber Salad

拍黄瓜 pāi huángguā
For this perfect chinese-style appetizer, the cucumber is smashed and marinated with a garlicky sauce. This crisp and flavorful dish is a popular staple at most restaurants.

 
3 Gongbao Chicken
宫保鸡丁 gōng bǎo jī dīng
This Sichuan classic is a spicy stir-fry dish made of tender chunks of chicken tossed with peanuts, leek, and chili in a tingly sichuan pepper sauce.

 
4 Fish Flavored Shredded Pork
鱼香肉丝 yú xiāng ròu sī
Don`t be fooled: there is no fish in this dish. Thin stripes of meat and veggies are stir-fried in a blend of chilli sauce, shallot, ginger, garlic, sugar and salt.

 
5 Braised Eggplant in Red Sauce

红烧茄子 hóngshāo qiézi
The eggplant is braised in a hearty sauce with a hint of sweetness. The tenderness and bright purple color of the eggplant really make this dish.

 
6 Spicy Dry-Fried String Beans
干煸四季豆gān biān sìjì dòu
The beans are fried, leaving them tender yet crispy. They are seasoned with chilli, sichuan pepper and a little minced meat.

 
7 Spicy Mapo Tofu

麻婆豆腐 má pó dòufu
Fresh tofu is cooked in a spicy bean-based sauce with sichuan pepper, chilli and minced meat. The perfect dish to learn how to love tofu.

 
8 Shredded Pork with Sweet Bean Sauce

金酱肉丝 jīn jiàng ròu sī
Pork tenderloin is fried in a sweet soya paste and served with fresh shredded leek to be wrapped in tofu skin.

 
9 Fried Tomato and Egg

西红柿炒鸡蛋 xīhóngshì chǎo jīdàn
Juicy tomatoes mingle with fluffy scrambled eggs. This saucy dish is a home-style classic all over China. So simple and yet so tasty. Have a try!

 

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