4 Most Famous Chinese Cuisines You Must Eat

Like any self-respecting foodie, you are always on the lookout for interesting Chinese cuisines to sink your teeth into. Bored of the usual menu? It might be time to go beyond your usual list of Chinese food restaurants and venture into Hakka cooking, which masterfully combines Chinese and Indian culinary philosophies. Here are four famous Hakka Chinese cuisines that you probably haven’t tried yet.

Hakka Noodles

These might look like your regular Chinese noodles, but they are not. Indian-Chinese Hakka noodles are topped with eggs and the freshest chopped vegetables with a spicy red sauce, ginger, garlic, and many other spices. It’s the poster child for Indian-Chinese fusion cooking! Try this as a snack or as a main course. Order it to go to take home to your family or to bring to a potluck party.

Schezwan Paneer

Chinese immigrants who settled in India started cooking with local ingredients and adapting their recipes to the Indian palette. One of the resulting dishes is the Schezwan Paneer. There is a semi-dry version and a gravy version. You will find it in the best Hakka restaurants in your city.

Chinese Biryani

This beautiful combination of rice, mint leaves, spring onions, tomato, chilies, and cheese cubes is best served steaming. The Chinese Biryani is one of the most iconic combinations of Indian and oriental cuisine. If you don’t eat meat, don’t worry—let your server know and he or she can recommend a vegetarian version.

American Chop Suey

Okay, so this is not an authentic Chinese recipe, but it is served in most Hakka restaurants in North America. You will love the delightful crispy noodles served with fresh vegetables and a signature tangy sauce. Chop suey literally translates to 'savory mess'—and that name is certainly accurate. It is best served as a snack or as a side dish.