Some classic dishes you can find in Chinese restaurants include:
- Peking Duck (北京烤鸭) - A renowned Beijing dish with a worldwide reputation, featuring high-quality duck meat roasted using wood charcoal, with crisp skin and tender meat.
- Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁) - A spicy dish with chicken, peanuts, and vegetables in a savory sauce.
- Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) - A Sichuan dish with soft tofu in a spicy bean-based sauce.
- Sweet and Sour Pork (咕咾肉) - A dish with deep-fried pork pieces in a sweet and tangy sauce.
- Wontons (馄饨) - Traditional Chinese dumplings, often served in a soup.
- Hot Pot (火锅) - A communal meal where ingredients are cooked in a simmering pot of soup stock at the dining table.
- Dumplings (饺子) - A popular dish made with dough wrappers filled with various ingredients.
- Beef and Broccoli (牛肉西兰花) - A dish with beef and broccoli stir-fried in a savory sauce.
- Spring Rolls (春卷) - A popular appetizer consisting of a crispy roll filled with vegetables and sometimes meat.
- Egg Fried Rice (蛋炒饭) - A home-style dish made with rice stir-fried with eggs and various ingredients.
For more information and recipes, you can visit websites like Red House Spice or Pups with Chopsticks.