Check out this chef-curated list of the 25 most popular and delicious Asian recipes! You’ll find everything from traditional savory dishes like mei fun (stir-fried rice noodles), to sweet treats like mochi and boba. Whether a beginner or a seasoned cook, you'll love these inspirations!
1. The Sweetest and Creamiest Air Fryer Japanese Sweet Potato
After just 30 minutes in the air fryer, you'll see why Japanese roasted sweet potatoes are such a popular snack in Asia. The smooth and creamy texture and delightfully sweet flavor set these fluffy potatoes apart!
- Get the Recipe: Air-Fryer Japanese Sweet Potato
2. Easy Mochi Muffins with a Magical Crust and Chewy Goodness
Make these delicious mochi muffins in 3 different flavors, all with the same incredible Q (chewy and toothsome) texture! Each muffin has crunchy edges and a bouncy inside for the most satisfying snack. You can make butter mochi flavor, which is inspired by the ones in Hawaiʻi, or try the black sesame, matcha, and chocolate versions to find your favorite.
- Get the Recipe: Mochi Muffins in 3 Flavors
3. Satisfying Taiwanese Vegetable Rice Noodles
These 30-minute vegetable mei fun noodles are a delicious stir-fried noodle dish that's so easy to throw together with whatever veggies you have on hand. Plus, you'll learn how to get your noodles perfectly moist, but not drowning in sauce.
- Get the Recipe: Delish Vegetable Mei Fun Noodles
4. Flavorful Masoor Dal Tadka (Red Lentils & Garlic Tadka)
If you're looking for a comforting dish, look no further than this masoor dal tadka recipe! Red lentils, onion, and tomato come together with crispy garlic oil to create a mouthwatering dal. This is an easy and flavorful dish, but you can make it even easier by prepping it ahead of time!
- Get the Recipe: Masoor Dal Tadka
5. Mouthwatering Banh Mi Thit Nuong with Smokey Grilled Pork
Bahn mi thit nuong is an unforgettable Vietnamese sandwich made with grilled pork, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs. Layer everything together in a fresh baguette for a flavorful handheld masterpiece!
- Get the Recipe: Bahn Mi Thit Nuong
6. Cozy Masala Chai
Whatever the temperature is outside, you can't go wrong with a warm cup of masala chai. This black tea simmered with spices and creamy milk will soothe you deep into your bones. Next time you need a midday pick-me-up, enjoy a cup of masala chai alongside your favorite biscuit for dipping!
- Get the Recipe: Masala Chai
7. Flavorful Stir-Fried Udon Noodles
Yaki udon is a delicious Japanese stir-fried udon noodle dish that's made with a savory sauce of soy sauce and mirin. Add any vegetables and protein for a quick and easy meal!
- Get the Recipe: Stir-Fried Udon Noodles
8. Colorful Chè Thái - A Sweet and Refreshing Vietnamese Dessert
Colorful, sweet, refreshing and filled with fun textures only begin to describe my all-time favorite Vietnamese dessert—Chè Thái. Made with jackfruit, lychees, longan, pandan jelly and red rubies, you can taste the Southeast Asian rainbow with this crowd-pleaser dessert.
- Get the Recipe: Chè Thái
9. Crispy and Juicy Taiwanese Fried Chicken
This classic street food Taiwanese fried chicken is just like what you get at the night market in Taiwan. It is made with boneless thigh meat for extra juiciness and is first marinated and then coated and fried for extra crunch and flavor.
- Get the Recipe: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
10. Comforting Wonton Noodle Soup
Wonton mein, also known as wonton noodle soup, is the perfect comfort soup. The shrimp-filled dumplings served with noodles and veggies in a warming flavorful broth is a dish beloved by all.
- Get the Recipe: Wonton Mein
11. Easy Inari Sushi
Inari sushi is a beloved dish in Japanese cuisine. It holds a special place in the hearts and stomachs. Also, it is a delightful appetizer, a light snack, or a satisfying meal.
- Get the Recipe: Inari Sushi
12. Fluffy Ube Cake
Ube cake (purple yam cake) is a staple in Filipino celebrations. The light and fluffy layers are frosted with sweet ube buttercream for the most delightful confection - and just look at that color!
- Get the Recipe: Ube Cake
13. Crispy and Flavorful Onion Pakoda (Fritters)
Light and crispy onion pakodas are a popular Indian tea-time snack, often served with green chutney. These onion fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, bursting with tons of Indian spices and flavors!
- Get the Recipe: Onion Pakoda Fritters
14. Quick and Easy Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry
This tofu broccoli stir fry is a restaurant-worthy dish that's also vegan! Crispy tofu is paired with tender saucy broccoli and served over rice for a wholesome, yet simple, Asian meal.
- Get the Recipe: Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry
15. Umami-Rich Chicken and Pork Adobo
This classic Filipino dish is so easy to make and very flavorful, too. Marinate the pork belly and chicken in a flavorful adobo sauce for the most incredible protein to serve alongside rice and veggies.
- Get the Recipe: Chicken and Pork Adobo
16. Nourishing Punjabi Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
This Punjabi chana masala is a flavorful Indian curry made with chickpeas. The chickpeas are boiled in a spicy tomato onion gravy and then served with rice for a healthy weeknight meal.
- Get the Recipe: Punjabi Chana Masala
17. Refreshing Hawaiian Haupia (Coconut Pudding)
Hawaiian Haupia (coconut pudding) is the easiest dessert and it’s a go-to treat for the summer months. All it takes is coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar. Serve cold for a refreshing treat.
- Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Haupia
18. Flavorful Aburi-Style Smoked Salmon Oshi Sushi
Aburi-Style Smoked Salmon Oshi Sushi is a flame-seared salmon layered atop sushi rice, carefully shaped into rectangles. It's a smoky, creamy flavor profile that is both delicious and easily achievable in your own kitchen.
- Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Oshi Sushi
19. Delicious Hawaiian Loco Moco
Loco moco is a delicious Hawaiian dish of steamed rice topped with a juicy hamburger patty, brown gravy, and a fried egg. It's a quick and easy Hawaiian comfort food that's satisfying and will keep you full for hours!
- Get the Recipe: Loco Moco
20. Comforting Hong Kong-Style Borscht Soup
A light tomato soup made with beef bones, lots of veggies & lemon. A favorite in Hong Kong-style cafe!
- Get the Recipe: Borscht Soup
21. Flavorful Paneer Manchurian
This dish is made with both soft and crispy cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) that are marinated in spices and cooked in a tangy and sweet sauce. It's often served as a side or appetizer in Indo-Chinese restaurants.
- Get the Recipe: Paneer Manchurian
22. Taiwanese Taro Boba (with Fresh Taro!)
This refreshing purple boba drink isn't just Instagrammable, it's delicious! Fresh taro is steamed, blended, and mixed with milk and chewy tapioca pearls for a creamy treat.
- Get the Recipe: Taiwanese Taro Boba
23. Crisp and Tasty Taiwanese Cucumber Salad
This dish will transport you to the dining room at Din Tai Fung! The crisp cucumber is dressed with aromatic flavors and a bit of heat, making it an elegant side dish. Serve this faithful recreation alongside another vegetable dish and your favorite protein for a complete meal.
- Get the Recipe: Taiwanese Cucumber Salad (Din Tai Fung copycat recipe)
24. Stir-Fried Water Spinach with a Satisfying Crunch
If you've never tried water spinach before (aka morning glory), now is the perfect time to try it. You'll understand why it's one of the most popular Asian vegetables. The stems are hollow, giving them a satisfying crunch that you don't typically get from leafy greens. This easy stir-fry recipe is infused with a hint of garlic. You'll feel like you've visited the streets of Taiwan or Thailand.
- Get the Recipe: Stir-Fried Water Spinach
25. Juicy Shrimp Dumplings
These Chinese boiled dumplings are filled with shrimp and snow pea leaves for a juicy and flavorful Asian staple. This recipe uses pre-made wrappers so it's a quick and easy folding process. You can make these for school lunch, Lunar New Year, and every day in between.
- Get the Recipe: Juicy Shrimp Dumplings
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