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Smelly but tasty

闻着臭吃着香

Meaning

Describes food that smells awful but tastes amazing. Classic Chinese culinary philosophy directly translated.

中文释义

形容闻起来臭但吃起来香的食物。中式饮食哲理的直译表达。

Origin & Cultural Background

Direct translation of a common Chinese phrase about stinky tofu (臭豆腐) and other fermented delicacies. Often used in menus and food blogs abroad.

Usage Example

"What is that smell?!" "It's stinky tofu! Smelly but tasty — trust me and try it!"
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