Hyderabad, Sept. 20 -- China is famous for noodles, dumplings, hotpot, but its food scene can also surprise you. From ice cubes on a barbecue grill to pebbles tossed in chilli oil, some unusual Chinese foods look more like internet jokes than real dishes.

Here are three bizarre foods that may make you ask, "Did I really see that?"

1. Grilled Ice Cubes

Did you know that ice cubes can be grilled like kebabs?

A viral street food trend in China involves placing ice cubes directly on a hot grill. Vendors quickly brush them with oil and season them with ingredients such as chilli and cumin while the ice begins to melt. It has been filmed at Chinese night markets, attracting attention online.

The trick is speed. Since ice naturally melts on...