What does "Chinese food" look like in your hometown? Chinese food in foreign countries such as the UK and USA is popular, but the dishes are often different from what is actually served in China! Do you know what these "authentic" dishes are?

Recently, a list of the 10 most popular Chinese dishes was put out by the China Hotel Association.

We should make a flavor journey! Let's give these popular dishes a try, shall we?

1. 酸菜鱼 (Suāncàiyú) Fish with Sichuan pickles

Do you notice the blend of spicy and sour? This dish's personality comes from the pickled mustard greens that make it unique from other Sichuan fish dishes. The fish is often carp. Eyes watering? Cool down with some veggies...

2. 宫保鸡丁 (Gōngbǎojīdīng) Kung Pao chicken

You may have seen this on a menus outside of China, right? In Sichuan Province, this dish will numb your face with its peppers and seared chilis. Peanuts and Shaoxing wine are often added to give this dish its famous kick!

3. 鱼香肉丝 (Yúxiāngròusī) Shredded pork with garlic sauce

It's so confusing that recently a woman in China refused to pay for the dish in a restaurant when she was shocked and disappointed to find...Read more

4. 烤鸭 (Kǎoyā) Roast duck

Another dish that is popular outside of China, "烤鸭 (Kǎoyā) Roast duck" is a famous succulent delicacy from Beijing. The ducks are raised specially for this dish, then roasted and served with scallion, cucumber and sweet bean sauce, all wrapped in a pancake. The duck is famous for its crispy skin and moist meat. Mouth watering yet? Lets cool it down...

Know more about the other popular dishes

I hope you've enjoyed our trip around China to sample some of the most popular and famous dishes we have to offer.

Wǒmen de zǔguó shì huāyuán.
我们      的  祖国   是    花园。
Our country is a garden.

Huāyuán lǐ huāduǒ zhēn xiānyàn.
花园        里  花朵    真     鲜艳。
In the garden, the flowers are brightly colored.

Hénuǎn de yángguāng zhàoyào zhe wǒmen.
和暖       的    阳光          照耀      着   我们。
The warm sunlight shines on us.

Měi gè rén liǎn shàng dōu xiào kāi yán.
每   个   人   脸     上     都   笑   开   颜。
Every face wears a smile.

Wá hā hā.
哇   哈   哈。
Wa ha ha.

Wá hā hā.
哇   哈  哈。
Wa ha ha.

Měi gè rén liǎn shàng dōu xiào kāi yán.
每   个   人   脸     上     都   笑   开   颜。
Every face wears a smile.

Listen to the whole song

Examples:

Tàiyáng zhàoyào zài měi gè rén de shēn shàng.
太阳        照耀       在   每 个   人 的     身   上。
The sun is shining on everyone.

Nín de wēixiào shì nín zuì hǎo de péngyou!
您   的   微笑   是   您   最   好   的   朋友！
Your smile is your very best friend!