Delicious Asian Dinner Ideas

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This collection of some of the best Asian Dinner Ideas features flavorful stir-fries, rice and noodle favorites, savory soups, and more. Simple to prepare, each recipe promises a crave-worthy dinner the entire family will love.

The next best thing to being away in a fun and far away place is eating authentic cuisine from those countries. That’s certainly the case with Asian dishes. This is mainly because they often combine a variety of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors. With fresh ingredients and unique spices, Asian cuisine is so delicious and very satisfying.

After visiting Southeast Asia a few years ago on a Holland America cruise ship, I fell in love with authentic Asian food. I spent One Day in Singapore and had one of the best chicken dishes I’d ever had and it was $4.00.

That experience really inspired me to begin making more Asian recipes once I got home. The recipes in this collection are some of my favorites. They’re easy to whip up, using fresh ingredients, and are much more affordable than takeout. The best part is, you can make them in the comfort of your own home.

Thai chicken curry in a white bowl topped with peanuts, cilantro, and scallions and surrounded by fresh vegetables.

Thai Chicken Curry Crock Pot

This delicious Thai Chicken Curry dish is super easy to make! The coconut milk gives the sauce incredible flavor. My family raved about it and has already asked me to make it again, with seafood the next time.

Thai Chicken Curry

Chinese bourbon chicken in a white bowl over rice.

Chinese Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Easy and delicious sticky Chinese Bourbon Chicken recipe combines tender pieces of chicken and sweet mango bathed in a sweet-savory sauce. Serve it over sticky rice for an unforgettable dish the whole family will love.

Chinese Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Egg fried rice in a white bowl with chopsticks in front and serving bowl in back.

Egg Fried Rice Like Chinese Takeaway Recipe

Want to learn how to make Egg Fried Rice like Chinese takeaway? You may never go back to your favorite takeaway Chinese restaurant!

Egg Fried Rice

One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken

This one pan honey garlic chicken is so delicious and simple to make. We have all these ingredients on hand at all times with the exception of mango, which you can find in grocery stores everywhere.

One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken

Chicken and steak with vegetables in a stir fry sauce over rice.

Chicken and Steak Stir Fry Recipe

Make this chicken and steak stir fry this week and your family will be asking for it on a regular basis! With tender pieces of seared chicken and steak in a light sauce with an Asian flair, this comes together quickly for an easy meal any night of the week.

Chicken and Steak Stir Fry Recipe

Mandarin chicken over rice in a white bowl with chopsticks.

Chinese Mandarin Chicken

This easy Chinese Mandarin Chicken recipe allows you to whip up a delicious meal at home that rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant. It’s the perfect quick weeknight dinner.

Chinese Mandarin Chicken

Chinese Ginger Chicken

This Chinese Ginger Chicken recipe is simple yet packed with flavor. A delicious and easy weeknight dinner, it’s also healthier choice than take-out.

Chinese Ginger Chicken

Pepper Steak and Onions

This pepper steak and onions recipe is delicious and super easy to make, even on a busy weeknight. Serve with a simple salad or stir-fry green beans for a complete meal.

Pepper Steak and Onions

Chicken, pineapple, and jalapenos over white rice in white bowl.

Spicy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

This spicy chicken stir fry is simple and delicious. Made with tender chicken chunks, pineapple, and jalapeños, it’s ready in just 35 minutes!

Spicy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Gado Gado

Gado Gado is an Indonesian salad made with lots of veggies and a delicious peanut sauce.

Gado Gado

shrimp summer rolls on a cutting board over napkin with sauce on side

Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls

Making these Vietnamese shrimp summer rolls is so easy, that shrimp lovers will want to make these on a regular basis!

Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls

Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Pao)

Thai Basil Beef, also known as pad kra pao, is a super quick stir fry made unique by the addition of bird's eye chilis and Thai holy basil.

Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Pao)

Spicy Beef Bulgogi Recipe

This spicy beef bulgogi is perfectly tender and flavorful. Pair it with rice or a salad for a complete meal.

Spicy Beef Bulgogi Recipe

Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli stir fry is one of the most delicious Asian meals that comes together in about 30 minutes! Great flavors that the whole family can agree on.

Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

Asian Glazed Pork Belly

Asian Glazed Pork Belly is a little sweet, a little sticky, a little salty, & just a little spicy. It's slow-cooked to tender, silky, satisfying perfection.

Asian Glazed Pork Belly

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Crispy and delicious Salt and Pepper Tofu is a super easy snack or meatless main you can make with only a few ingredients and in a short amount of time. Chewy and flavorful, this tofu is baked or air-fried, not fried in oil so it’s lighter but still as tasty as the salt and pepper dishes you may have encountered at Chinese restaurants.

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Thai-inspired Red Curry Noodles

These Thai Red Curry Noodles are a satisfying, flavorful vegan dinner full of bold Thai flavors, comforting noodles, and plant-based protein. It's easy to customize with your favorite protein and veggies, and can be made in just 30 minutes!

Thai-inspired Red Curry Noodles

Crab and Salmon Sushi Bake

This crab and salmon sushi bake has all the delicious flavor of traditional sushi rolls, in a warm layered casserole of rice, seafood, and plenty of toppings. Serve this 30-minute meal for parties and potlucks because it is definitely a crowd-pleaser!

Crab and Salmon Sushi Bake

Korean BBQ Chicken

Korean BBQ Chicken is flavor-packed and cooks in less than 15 minutes!! Everyone will surely love how easy and flavorful this recipe is!

Korean BBQ Chicken

Thai Choo Chee Curry with Salmon

Thai choo chee curry with salmon is a creamy fish curry with simple ingredients. It’s perfect for those loving a mild but savory Thai curry.

Thai Choo Chee Curry with Salmon

Thai Peanut Chicken Salad

There's a ton of flavor and texture in this Thai chicken salad tossed with peanut dressing. Crunchy veggies, plus avocado and mango create a savory and sweet marriage of taste for a main dish

Thai Peanut Chicken Salad

Ground Beef Bulgogi

This delicious ground beef bulgogi recipe is ready in only 20 minutes! It's an easy, healthy meal, perfect for busy weeknights, and is a family favorite.

Ground Beef Bulgogi

Sesame Chicken

Skip the take-out line and make this delicious Sesame Chicken at home tonight. Made with crispy fried chicken and a quick homemade sesame sauce.

Sesame Chicken

Easy Pad Pak (Thai Vegetable Stir-Fry)

Indulge in a wholesome Thai dish with this nutritious Pad Pak – a vibrant medley of crisp veggies bathed in a savory stir-fry sauce!

Easy Pad Pak (Thai Vegetable Stir-Fry)

Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

Black Pepper Chicken is a quick crowd pleasing weeknight dinner. Perfect crispy chicken and colourful vegetables with a fiery sauce.

Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

Bun Cha Recipe

Bun cha is a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork meatballs served over rice vermicelli noodles with plenty of fresh herbs, crispy raw veggies and nuac cham dipping sauce on the side.

Bun Cha Recipe

Ground Beef Stir Fry with Rice

Make this Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe once, and it might just end up in your weekly rotation! It’s packed with colorful veggies and reheats really well.

Ground Beef Stir Fry with Rice

Asian Chicken Meatballs

Asian Chicken Meatballs are an easy healthy appetizer or dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes and covered in a homemade glaze.

Asian Chicken Meatballs

Easy Mongolian Chicken Recipe

How about a better-than-takeout Mongolian Chicken recipe that’s ready in 25 minutes? Succulent chicken pieces, crisped to perfection, then bathed in a glossy ginger-soy sauce.

Easy Mongolian Chicken Recipe

Moo Shu Chicken Bowls

Moo Shu Chicken Bowls with cabbage and delicious homemade sauce. This easy high-protein dinner recipe comes together in 40 minutes or less and results in a tasty Chinese-inspired dish.

Moo Shu Chicken Bowls

Spicy Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken

Spicy Kung Pao Chicken starts with fried peanuts & chiles, tender chicken, garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns make it irresistible.

Spicy Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken

Vegan Pad See Ew with Plant-Based Protein

Pad see ew, a Thai restaurant standard, always comes with a choice of protein— in the case of a vegan version, that can be tofu or a variety other plant-based proteins. An amazingly easy and delicious Asian-style recipe to recreate at home!

Vegan Pad See Ew with Plant-Based Protein

Filipino Barbecue Pork Skewers

These succulent Filipino Pork Barbecue grilled pork skewers are marinated in a delightful blend of sweet and savory ingredients. The addition of lemon-lime soda adds a unique twist to the recipe that makes it both tender and delicious!

Filipino Barbecue Pork Skewers

Paleo Crockpot Mongolian Beef

All you need is your trusty slow cooker and a few ingredients to make this easy and delicious Paleo Crockpot Mongolian Beef.

Paleo Crockpot Mongolian Beef

Vegetarian Mushroom Dumplings

Vegetarian Mushroom Dumplings are delicious and savory bite-sized parcels filled with a flavorful mixture of mushrooms, herbs, and seasonings. These dumplings offer a satisfying and healthy option for those looking for a meat-free alternative.

Vegetarian Mushroom Dumplings

Best Pad Thai Recipe

Think of the best pad Thai recipe as the perfect Asian comfort food. The flavors and textures in these sweet, salty, umami rice noodles are simply delicious. Way better than takeout. Make it vegetarian or not.

Best Pad Thai Recipe

Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet

This cashew chicken skillet is an easy, one-pan meal with lots of fresh basil flavor and a quick savory sweet sauce that’s perfect over some white or brown rice.

Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet

Honey Ginger Pork Bites

This sweet and spicy honey ginger pork bites recipe is tossed up with stir-fried bell peppers and a sweet sauce made from ginger and honey. It’s a homemade takeout that you can whip up in just 15 minutes.

Honey Ginger Pork Bites

Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

These class Korean mandu are perfect for calendar and lunar new year but put some in the freezer for a rainy day too. And the dipping sauce will knock your socks off!

Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

Instant Pot Char Siu – An Easy Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe

This is the easiest way to cook char siu (Chinese bbq pork). The pork is meltingly tender and is great for Asian tacos, a rice bowl, or lettuce wraps. This is one of the easiest recipes you can make!

Instant Pot Char Siu – An Easy Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe

Hong Kong Style Sweet and Sour Chicken

Hong Kong-style sweet and sour chicken is one of our favorite Chinese takeaway meals. Learn how to cook this easy recipe at home; it’s super quick and easy!

Hong Kong Style Sweet and Sour Chicken

Tofu Bánh Mì {Vegan Vietnamese Inspired Sandwich}

This plant-based Vietnamese inspired tofu bánh mì features charred 5-spice tofu and quick pickled vegetables piled high on a crunchy toasted baguette.

Tofu Bánh Mì {Vegan Vietnamese Inspired Sandwich}

Chicken Egg Rolls

These crispy chicken egg rolls are loaded with chicken, cabbage, carrots, and green onions, wrapped in egg roll wrappers, and fried to crispy perfection. Serve them with sweet and sour sauce as an appetizer or a light meal.

Chicken Egg Rolls

Japanese Beef Curry Recipe with Homemade Curry Roux

Japanese Beef Curry is a curry stew with tender pieces of beef, as well as potato, carrot, and onion in a richly-spiced sweet and savory gravy. The secret to the depth of flavor is the curry roux! You can easily make the curry roux yourself or use store-bought.

Japanese Beef Curry Recipe with Homemade Curry Roux

Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Sauce is a healthy and delicious spin on one of the classics.

Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce

Thai Glass Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing

This light, simple and easy Thai Glass Noodle Salad recipe with spicy peanut dressing makes a great weeknight dinner, and also holds up well for weekday meal prep lunches! Whip it up in under 30 minutes for a light and satisfying meal any time of day!

Thai Glass Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing

Shrimp Soba Noodles Stir Fry with Bok Choy

Shrimp Soba Noodles Stir Fry features succulent shrimp, tender baby bok choy, shiitake, bell pepper, and soba noodles in a flavorful, Asian fusion stir-fry… on the table in about 30 minutes!

Shrimp Soba Noodles Stir Fry with Bok Choy

Easy Drunken Noodles (Spaghetti Pad Kee Mao)

This easy Drunken Noodles recipe, also known as Drunkard Noodles recipe (Pad Kee Mao), uses readily available ingredients, such as spaghetti and canned tuna.

Easy Drunken Noodles (Spaghetti Pad Kee Mao)

Vegetable Egg Foo Young Recipe

An easy take-out dish at home, our Vegetable Egg Foo Young Recipe features sauteed veggies in a Chinese-style omelet topped with soy sauce-based gravy. A fantastic great recipe for a main course or side dish!

Vegetable Egg Foo Young Recipe

Curry Udon with Sweet Potato

This Curry Udon recipe is like a soup, a stew and a noodle dish, all combined into one amazing meal.

Curry Udon with Sweet Potato

Miso Ramen

Infused with the savory tastes of ground pork and chicken broth, this Spicy Miso Ramen is adorned with a variety of delicious toppings such as ramen eggs, chashu pork, sweet corn, and green onions. This dish offers a comforting and vibrant eating experience, and it's surprisingly simple to prepare at home in just 45 minutes!

Miso Ramen

Vegetarian Miso Ramen Recipe

This fantastic vegetarian miso ramen recipe has layers of flavor, thanks to the stock, two types of miso, and toasted sesame oil!

Vegetarian Miso Ramen Recipe

Spicy Thai Beef Noodle Soup

Tender strips of steak and noodles in a spicy, aromatic broth made with Thai red curry paste, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno, come together to create Spicy Thai Beef Noodle Soup, a super flavorful, one-pot wonder that is ready in only 30 minutes!

Spicy Thai Beef Noodle Soup

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup uses a spicy chicken broth that is paired with chicken, carrots, fresh cilantro and green onions, Sriracha, lime juice and fresh ginger. This soup packs a lot of flavor into one bowl of soup.

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

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Something Sweet?

Fruit cocktail with coconut in mason jars.

Indonesian Fruit Cocktail Recipe

A dessert often served in restaurants and sold as a street food in Indonesia.

Indonesian Fruit Cocktail Recipe

FAQs

What are the most common condiments in Asian cuisines?

Soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce and siracha sauce are great kitchen staples to keep on hand for Asian cooking.

What’s the difference in chow mein and lo mein?

Often confused, they are not that similar. Chow mein uses crispy fried noodles, while lo mein uses soft, boiled noodles. Also, chow mein often includes more vegetables and can have a crunchier texture, where lo mein is softer and has a more saucy consistency.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options in Asian cuisine?

Sure! Tofu and tempeh are common protein substitutes and are commonly used in Asian recipes.

Top Tips

Use fresh ingredients. Fresh veggies, garlic, ginger, and herbs make all the difference.

Check to see if there is an Asian specialty store near you. You’ll get the freshest of everything and support local.

When I began cooking for this site, I realized having all the ingredients set out for that ingredients photo really made preparing the dishes so much easier. Grab everything you need and place it on the counter before beginning to make any of these Asian dinner ideas.