A Vietnamese banh mi is one of the most iconic street foods in Vietnam, blending French baguette tradition with bold Southeast Asian flavours. This version features char siu-style grilled tofu, crunchy quick pickles, fresh herbs and a punchy sriracha mayo. The balance of sweet, salty, tangy and spicy makes this sandwich completely addictive. Crisp bread, juicy filling and vibrant herbs are the key to building a proper banh mi.
Fan Tuan is a beloved Chinese breakfast made from steamed glutinous rice wrapped around a savoury filling of crispy youtiao (Chinese fried dough sticks), pork floss, pickled mustard greens and, in this version, a fried egg. Traditionally enjoyed with fresh soy milk (doujiang), it's a satisfying combination of chewy, crispy, salty and savoury textures that's perfect for breakfast on the go.
Chilli & Garlic Mussels are a simple Cantonese seafood dish inspired by coastal Hong Kong cooking, where incredibly fresh shellfish is stir fried quickly with aromatic ginger, garlic and chilli. The mussels release their own natural seafood stock as they cook, creating a light but intensely flavourful sauce enriched with soy sauce, chilli bean paste and rice wine. This fast wok cooked dish is all about freshness, heat and bold aromatics.
Tasty Prawn Potsticker Wontons are crispy pan fried dumplings with a juicy prawn and vegetable filling, finished in a flash fried chilli hoisin glaze. This Tasty Prawn Potsticker Wontons recipe combines the crisp base of a potsticker with the soft centre of a steamed wonton, then tosses everything through crunchy beansprouts and Chinese chives for bold texture and flavour.
Crispy Japanese Tonkatsu Pork is a golden, crunchy panko-crumbed pork cutlet that’s juicy inside and crisp on the outside. This version packs extra flavour into the meat before breading, then shallow fries for a beautifully even crust.
Traditionally served sliced with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce, this recipe also shows how to turn the cutlet into a classic katsu sando — a Japanese sandwich layered with mustard and sauce between soft bread.
Indian Chilli Paneer is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes in Indian Chinese cuisine, combining crispy paneer with a sweet, salty and spicy stir fry sauce. This Indian Chilli Paneer recipe uses high heat cooking to toast the paneer first, giving it golden edges before coating it in a glossy chilli sauce with onions and peppers.
Chilli Paneer is commonly found in Indian restaurants and street food stalls, where Chinese style sauces are blended with Indian spice and heat. The key is balancing sweetness from ketchup, saltiness from soy and heat from fresh chillies to create that signature jammy coating.
This Vietnamese Grilled Pork Noodle Salad (Bún Thịt Nướng) combines smoky, caramelised pork with soft rice vermicelli, crisp vegetables, quick-pickled daikon and carrot, fragrant herbs and a classic lime and fish sauce dressing. The sweet and savoury pork marinade creates beautifully charred meat, while the fresh herbs and tangy dressing bring balance to every bite.
Jajangmyeon is one of Korea's most iconic noodle dishes, featuring thick wheat noodles topped with a rich, savoury black bean sauce made with pork belly and vegetables. Adapted from Chinese cuisine, the dish gets its distinctive flavour by frying Korean black bean paste (chunjang) before simmering it with tender pork, cabbage, courgette and onions. Finished with fresh cucumber and sesame oil, it's a comforting favourite that's traditionally enjoyed on Korea's Black Day.
An Oxtail Feast with Red Wine and Chinese Spice is a luxurious slow braised dish perfect for celebration cooking. Inspired by the deep flavours of Macau, this recipe blends classic Chinese whole spices with a Western style mirepoix base and rich red wine. The result is tender oxtail that falls from the bone in a glossy, aromatic braising sauce layered with soy, rock sugar and warming spice.
Mee Siam is a classic Malaysian and Singaporean rice noodle dish built around a bold rempah (spice paste) of dried chillies, shallots, garlic, shrimp paste and tamarind. This dry breakfast-style version is light yet deeply savoury, with fragrant dried shrimp, fluffy omelette and a squeeze of fresh lime.
This Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is a quick, pantry-friendly meal built around Thai red curry paste, coconut milk and aromatic pantry staples. Finished with mushrooms, aubergine, green beans and rice vermicelli, it's an easy introduction to Thai cooking that delivers the classic balance of spicy, sweet, sour, savoury and salty flavours.
These Hong Kong-style Stir-Fried Noodles are glossy, silky and packed with wok hei. Featuring crispy pan-fried egg noodles tossed with vegetables and savoury sauce, this dish delivers the perfect balance of texture—crispy edges with soft, bouncy strands.
This Vietnamese Chicken Meatball Pho is fragrant, comforting and packed with fresh aromatic flavour. Tender lemongrass chicken meatballs are gently poached in a light spiced broth and served over silky rice noodles with herbs and lime.
Gulab Jamun is one of India's most beloved desserts, made from soft milk dough balls that are gently fried until golden before being soaked in a fragrant cardamom sugar syrup. Served warm or at room temperature, they're wonderfully soft, syrupy and indulgent.
Pad Mee Korat is a traditional Thai noodle stir-fry from Nakhon Ratchasima, featuring rice noodles, pork mince and egg tossed in a rich homemade sauce of caramelised sugar, tamarind and fish sauce. Sweet, sour, salty and gently spicy, it's a delicious alternative to the more familiar Pad Thai.
