In the dim and distant past, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and bungee had hair, Chinese food in the Midwest (USA) was on odd mixture of dishes that had been passed down from the early days of Chinese immigration and often a large dash of what got labeled Polynesian.
Back when I was a student (fewer dinosaurs and less hair), things had started to shift and one could find places that specialized in regional cuisine instead of just generic "Chinese" but it was often heavily adapted to local tastes. I'd read that Chinese restaurants sometimes had a separate menu for Chinese customers, and one day I asked a place that I frequented if the menu on the wall (in Chinese) was the same as their English menu. "No, those are dishes that only Chinese would like." Oops! It is hard for me to avoid the menu version of Russian Roulette -- "I have no idea what that is, I think I'll order it". They said they didn't even know how to translate those things, at which point I just reached over and pointed randomly at one. I was told "but you won't like it, it is Chinese" and after a bit I convinced them it was a risk I was willing to accept. That was years ago and although I can't recall exactly what I got, it certainly wasn't like their regular fare. That was sort of a turning point in my adventures with Chinese food, but I still like to try new things and still play Menu Roulette.
So, where are you, what passes for Chinese food where you are, and do you like it? Are there any regional places? Is there something particular you like?