The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

Chinese Dishes

Everyone has that one dish they order without even looking at the menu. It's comfort food, celebration food, late-night food, and leftovers you'll actually get excited about. That's why this debate never ends.

Some people swear Orange Chicken is unbeatable. Others think Fried Rice carries every meal, Dumplings never miss, or Lo Mein deserves the crown. Every favorite has die-hard defenders ready to argue their case.

This isn't about being the most authentic dish on the menu. It's about the meals people crave, recommend to friends, and secretly hope nobody else orders so they don't have to share. Cast your votes, spark some arguments, and find out which Chinese dish truly deserves GOAT status.

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

1. GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN

58.1% win rate

#1 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

2. FRIED RICE

56.8% win rate

#2 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

3. ORANGE CHICKEN

55.7% win rate

#3 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

4. DUMPLINGS

51.7% win rate

#4 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

5. CRAB RANGOON

51.4% win rate

#5 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

6. LO MEIN

48.9% win rate

#6 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

7. EGG ROLLS

48.1% win rate

#7 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

8. BEEF & BROCCOLI

48.0% win rate

#8 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

T9. KUNG PAO CHICKEN

47.6% win rate

Tied for the #9 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

T9. SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN

47.6% win rate

Tied for the #9 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

11. SESAME CHICKEN

46.2% win rate

#11 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time

12. CHOW MEIN

35.3% win rate

#12 Greatest Chinese Dishes of All Time