Dish library
Chinese Takeout Dishes
Use this index to compare familiar takeout options by how they actually eat: saucy or dry, light or heavy, mild or spicy, crispy or soft, best fresh or good as leftovers.
Beef Chow Fun
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with tender beef in a smoky, savory Cantonese takeout classic.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- chewy, slippery
Beef with Broccoli
Tender beef and broccoli in savory brown sauce, one of the most recognizable takeout stir-fries.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- tender, saucy
Char Siu Over Rice
A classic Cantonese rice plate with sweet-savory roast pork and sauce over steamed rice.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- tender, juicy
Congee
A soothing Chinese rice porridge that can be served plain or with various savory toppings and proteins.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- soupy, soft
Crab Rangoon
Creamy, crispy wonton pockets with crab filling, more rich and snacky than traditional dumplings.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- crispy, crunchy
Cumin Beef
A bold dry stir-fry of beef with cumin and chili, aromatic and more spice-forward than saucy beef dishes.
- Spice
- medium
- Texture
- tender, chewy
Dry-Fried Green Beans
Green beans blistered in the wok with garlic and savory aromatics, more snackable and intense than plain vegetable sides.
- Spice
- medium
- Texture
- tender, crunchy
Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice with egg, aromatics, and vegetables, commonly offered with different proteins or house combinations.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- fluffy, tender
General Tso's Chicken
Crispy chicken coated in a sweet, savory, slightly spicy sauce, richer and bolder than orange chicken.
- Spice
- medium
- Texture
- crispy, saucy
Hot and Sour Soup
A bold takeout soup with peppery heat, vinegar tang, and silky texture from egg and tofu.
- Spice
- medium
- Texture
- soupy, silky
Kung Pao Chicken
A stir-fried chicken dish with chilies and peanuts, balancing savory, mild sweetness, and heat.
- Spice
- medium
- Texture
- tender, crunchy
Lo Mein
Soft wheat noodles stir-fried with vegetables in a savory soy-based sauce, often offered with different proteins.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- chewy, saucy
Mapo Tofu
Silky tofu in spicy, savory Sichuan sauce with minced pork, a strong rice-oriented comfort dish.
- Spice
- high
- Texture
- silky, soft
Orange Chicken
Crispy fried chicken in a glossy sweet-tangy orange sauce, one of the most familiar takeout dishes.
- Spice
- mild
- Texture
- crispy, saucy
Pork Dumplings
A classic Chinese dumpling family with pork filling, commonly served steamed or pan-fried.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- soft, juicy
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Crisp shrimp tossed with pepper, garlic, and aromatics, more seafood-forward and messier than wings or tofu.
- Spice
- mild
- Texture
- crispy, juicy
Scallion Pancake
A flaky, savory pan-fried flatbread layered with scallion, crisp outside and chewy inside.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- crispy, flaky
Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken in a sweet-savory sauce with sesame flavor, milder than General Tso's.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- crispy, saucy
Singapore Mei Fun
Thin rice vermicelli stir-fried with curry seasoning, vegetables, and mixed proteins in a lightly spicy takeout style.
- Spice
- medium
- Texture
- chewy, tender
Soup Dumplings
Shanghai-style dumplings filled with pork and hot broth, delicate and best eaten fresh.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- soft, juicy
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
A rich Taiwanese noodle soup with tender braised beef, chewy noodles, and a savory aromatic broth.
- Spice
- mild
- Texture
- soupy, tender
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Bite-sized crispy Taiwanese fried chicken with pepper, garlic, and basil, more snackable than saucy mains.
- Spice
- mild
- Texture
- crispy, juicy
Wonton Noodle Soup
A comforting Cantonese noodle soup with springy noodles, delicate broth, and wontons filled with pork and shrimp.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- soupy, soft
Wonton Soup
A light Cantonese broth with delicate wontons, usually filled with pork and shrimp.
- Spice
- none
- Texture
- soupy, soft