100 of the best Asian foods, covering a wide variety of cuisines from across the continent:
East Asia
- Sushi (Japan) – Vinegared rice with various toppings, commonly fish.
- Ramen (Japan) – Wheat noodles in a meat or fish-based broth.
- Kimchi (Korea) – Fermented vegetables, usually cabbage or radish.
- Bibimbap (Korea) – Mixed rice with assorted vegetables, beef, and a raw egg.
- Peking Duck (China) – Roasted duck with crispy skin.
- Dim Sum (China) – Various small dishes, including dumplings and buns.
- Tempura (Japan) – Battered and deep-fried seafood or vegetables.
- Sashimi (Japan) – Thinly sliced raw fish.
- Bulgogi (Korea) – Marinated beef, grilled or stir-fried.
- Mapo Tofu (China) – Tofu in a spicy, savory sauce with minced meat.
Southeast Asia
- Pad Thai (Thailand) – Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, and peanuts.
- Pho (Vietnam) – Noodle soup with beef or chicken.
- Nasi Goreng (Indonesia) – Fried rice with a variety of ingredients.
- Laksa (Malaysia) – Spicy noodle soup with coconut milk.
- Satay (Indonesia/Malaysia) – Skewered and grilled meat with peanut sauce.
- Adobo (Philippines) – Meat marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Banh Mi (Vietnam) – French baguette sandwich with various fillings.
- Tom Yum Goong (Thailand) – Hot and sour shrimp soup.
- Hainanese Chicken Rice (Singapore/Malaysia) – Poached chicken and seasoned rice.
- Kaya Toast (Singapore) – Toasted bread with kaya (coconut jam).
South Asia
- Biryani (India/Pakistan) – Spiced rice with meat or vegetables.
- Butter Chicken (India) – Chicken in a creamy tomato sauce.
- Dal Makhani (India) – Black lentils cooked with butter and cream.
- Rogan Josh (India) – Spiced curry with tender lamb.
- Tandoori Chicken (India) – Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted.
- Masala Dosa (India) – Fermented crepe made from rice batter and black lentils.
- Samosa (India) – Fried pastry with savory filling.
- Paneer Tikka (India) – Grilled paneer with spices.
- Chicken 65 (India) – Spicy, deep-fried chicken.
- Gulab Jamun (India) – Deep-fried dough balls soaked in syrup.
- Nepalese Momo (Nepal) – Steamed or fried dumplings filled with meat or vegetables.
Central Asia
- Plov (Uzbekistan) – Rice pilaf with meat and vegetables.
- Lagman (Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan) – Hand-pulled noodles in a rich broth.
- Manti (Uzbekistan) – Steamed dumplings with meat filling.
- Shashlik (Kazakhstan) – Skewered and grilled meat.
- Samsa (Uzbekistan) – Baked pastry with meat filling.
- Kuurdak (Kyrgyzstan) – Fried meat with onions and potatoes.
- Beshbarmak (Kazakhstan) – Boiled meat with pasta.
- Chuchvara (Uzbekistan) – Small dumplings in broth.
- Boortsog (Mongolia) – Fried dough pieces, often sweetened.
- Khachapuri (Georgia) – Cheese-filled bread.
Middle East/Western Asia
- Kebabs (Turkey/Iran) – Skewered and grilled meat.
- Falafel (Israel/Palestine) – Deep-fried chickpea balls.
- Hummus (Lebanon) – Chickpea dip with tahini.
- Tabbouleh (Lebanon) – Parsley salad with bulgur.
- Shawarma (Lebanon) – Spit-roasted meat wrap.
- Dolma (Turkey) – Stuffed grape leaves.
- Baklava (Turkey) – Sweet pastry with nuts and honey.
- Kofta (Turkey/Iran) – Spiced meatballs.
- Baba Ghanoush (Lebanon) – Eggplant dip.
- Pide (Turkey) – Turkish flatbread with various toppings.
Fusion/Modern Creations
- Asian Slaw – Coleslaw with an Asian twist, often with ginger and sesame.
- Katsu Curry (Japan) – Breaded pork cutlet with curry sauce.
- Korean BBQ – Grilled meats, often cooked at the table.
- Bulgur Pilaf (Turkey) – Bulgur wheat is cooked with vegetables.
- Thai Green Curry (Thailand) – Green curry paste with coconut milk and meat.
- Peking Ravioli (China) – Pan-fried dumplings.
- Banh Xeo (Vietnam) – Savory Vietnamese pancakes.
- Tteokbokki (Korea) – Spicy rice cakes.
- Crispy Pata (Philippines) – Deep-fried pork leg.
- Hot Pot (China) – Cook-your-own meal in a boiling broth.
Desserts and Sweets
- Mochi (Japan) – Glutinous rice cakes.
- Mango Sticky Rice (Thailand) – Sweet sticky rice with mango.
- Halo-Halo (Philippines) – Mixed dessert with shaved ice and various ingredients.
- Gulab Jamun (India) – Deep-fried dough balls soaked in syrup.
- Dorayaki (Japan) – Pancake sandwich with a sweet filling.
- Kulfi (India) – Indian ice cream.
- Egg Tarts (China) – Custard tarts.
- Bibingka (Philippines) – Rice cake with coconut.
- Sesame Balls (China) – Fried dough balls with sesame seeds.
- Chè (Vietnam) – Vietnamese sweet dessert soup.
Drinks
- Bubble Tea (Taiwan) – Tea with chewy tapioca balls.
- Thai Iced Tea (Thailand) – Sweet, spiced tea with milk.
- Lassi (India) – Yogurt-based drink, often flavored with fruit.
- Sake (Japan) – Rice wine.
- Soju (Korea) – Clear, distilled liquor.
- Chai (India) – Spiced tea with milk.
- Teh Tarik (Malaysia) – Pulled tea with condensed milk.
- Baijiu (China) – Strong Chinese liquor.
- Milo Dinosaur (Singapore) – Iced Milo with extra powder on top.
- Yakult (Japan) – Probiotic dairy drink.
Street Foods
- Takoyaki (Japan) – Octopus-filled dough balls.
- Chaat (India) – Savory snacks with various ingredients.
- Gyoza (Japan) – Pan-fried dumplings.
- Char Kway Teow (Malaysia) – Stir-fried flat rice noodles.
- Okonomiyaki (Japan) – Savory pancake with various toppings.
- Kwek-Kwek (Philippines) – Orange-battered quail eggs.
- Scallion Pancakes (China) – Fried dough with scallions.
- Roti Canai (Malaysia) – Flaky flatbread served with curry.
- Egg Waffles (Hong Kong) – Waffle-like street snack.
- Chicken Rice Balls (Malaysia) – Chicken rice is formed into balls.
Traditional/Cultural Foods
- Mooncake (China) – Sweet pastry filled with bean paste.
- Onigiri (Japan) – Rice balls with various fillings.
- Congee (China) – Rice porridge.
- Sichuan Hot Pot (China) – Spicy and numbing hot pot.
- Khao Soi (Thailand) – Curry noodle soup.
- Lumpia (Philippines) – Spring rolls.
- Samgyetang (Korea) – Ginseng chicken soup.
- Mandu (Korea) – Dumplings.
- Tamago Sushi (Japan) – Sushi with sweet egg omelet.
- Banh Cuon (Vietnam) – Steamed rice rolls filled with ground pork.