Most Authentic Chinese Restaurant Dishes, According to Chefs

Crab rangoon and General Tso's chicken are nostalgic, but neither is found in China.

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When seeking authenticity, General Tso's stands out above other options for dine-in or takeout.

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Kathy Fang, proprietor of San Francisco's Fang Restaurant, says the molten soup dumpling is a true Chinese delicacy.

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Since soup dumplings have gone off the rails, she stresses the value of tradition when making these refined treats.

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"The pursuit of perfect soup dumplings has led to their unusual appearance or sound," Fang explains.

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Among Chinese chicken recipes, from orange chicken to General Tso's, one feels less blasphemous.

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Even though his rendition isn't traditional, tamarind and soy glaze crispy chicken wings provide authenticity.

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