12 Quick & Flavor-Packed Asian Recipes That Beat Takeout Every Time
Why wait for delivery when you can have bold, mouthwatering flavors on the table in less time? These 12 quick and flavor-packed Asian recipes are everything you love about takeout—minus the wait and the price tag. From sizzling stir-fries to saucy noodles and savory rice bowls, each dish is a fast track to dinnertime satisfaction. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t start cooking these at home sooner.
Asian Noodle Salad
This colorful and crunchy Asian Noodle Salad is a gluten-free vegan meal filled with fresh veggies & tossed in a creamy Thai peanut dressing
Asam laksa
Asam laksa is a deliciously flavorful Asian broth with a spicy fish-tamarind base. It’s served over rice noodles with cucumber, pineapple and mint garnish for a full meal in a bowl.
Cambodian green mango salad
You might have heard of green papaya or green mango salad before, but it was probably the Thai/Laos version. This Cambodian take is that little bit different, and has it’s own, wonderful fresh flavor.
Nam Tok, Thai waterfall beef salad
When you think of a Thai beef salad, you might think of Thai flavors in with your typical lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes. However the traditional ‘waterfall beef’, nam tok, is much simpler. It has less ‘salad’ but is packed with delicious flavor, and is easy to make too.
Nam khao (Lao crispy rice salad)
Nam khao is a delicious Lao salad made by frying balls of seasoned rice then breaking them up and mixing with herbs, peanuts and more. It’s a wonderful mix of flavors and textures, and makes a tasty light meal.
Creamy Gochujang Pasta
Incredibly creamy gochujang pasta with shrimp and bacon. The perfect fusion between Korean and Italian cuisines! This recipe uses authentic Korean ingredients to make an easy and delicious spicy pasta dish!
Oolong Milk Tea – Easy & Authentic Bubble Tea
Light and milky Oolong Milk Tea with brown sugar tapioca pearls. This creamy drink is sweet and floral, with a hint of earthiness. Easy to make authentic recipe that’s perfect served both hot and cold!
Japchae (Korean Stir-Fried Noodles)
Have you tried Japchae, or Korean Stir-Fried Noodles? Chewy sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon) are juxtaposed with colorful stir-fried vegetables and meat and finished in a sweet and savory sauce. This recipe will show you how easy it is to cook up this beloved Korean noodle dish at home!
Instant Pot Pho Recipe
This easy Instant Pot Pho (pressure cooker pho) is made with tender chicken, rice noodles and fresh herbs in a rich and flavorful savory broth. This warming Vietnamese noodle soup is made in a fraction of the time thanks to the Instant Pot.
Szechuan Chicken
We are unabashed lovers of Chinese takeout but sometimes I like to recreate the experience by making Chinese recipes at home. Without a doubt, one of the dishes that has a special place in my heart is Szechuan chicken so you know I had to try my hand at perfecting my own version
Japanese Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus
Seasoned with soy sauce and flavorful dashi broth, this Japanese-style Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus is incredibly delicious and ready in less than 30 minutes! It’s also gluten-free!
Quick & Easy Chirashi Sushi
Chirashi Sushi is a festive “scattered” sushi rice prepared by Japanese home cooks with a beautiful medley of colorful toppings. In this recipe for my quick and easy version, you can use a store-bought seasoning mix to enjoy this dish any day of the week. You can also try my traditional, made-from-scratch version.
