Asian cooking spans dozens of cuisines, but a handful of dishes show up again and again because they’re reliably delicious and genuinely doable at home. We’ve gathered 20 of our best — four each from Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Japan and China — covering noodle soups, curries, stir-fries, dumplings and street-food favourites. Browse by cuisine below.
Best Vietnamese Recipes
Pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls and Hanoi bun cha — fresh, herbaceous and balanced. Get the recipe →
Best Thai Recipes
Pad thai, green curry, pad krapow and tom yum — sweet, sour, salty and spicy in harmony. Get the recipe →
Best Korean Recipes
Bibimbap, bulgogi, Korean fried chicken and tteokbokki — bold and gochujang-forward. Get the recipe →
Best Japanese Recipes
Teriyaki, shoyu ramen, chicken katsu and gyoza — precise, savory and beginner-friendly. Get the recipe →
Best Chinese Recipes
Kung pao, Yangzhou fried rice, beef and broccoli and mapo tofu — takeout classics done better. Get the recipe →
Every recipe on this list is tested in our kitchen and written with step-by-step instructions, ingredient notes and tips. Pick a cuisine and start cooking.
