Asian National Dishes · National Dish Recipes

Asian National Dishes

Vietnam’s aromatic phở, Thailand’s perfectly balanced pad thai, Malaysia’s coconut-rich nasi lemak: Asia’s national dishes range from breakfast noodle soups to festive feasts. Choose a country below — every collection opens with the national dish and carries on through the classics of its home kitchens.

What are the most famous national dishes of Asia?

Asia's most celebrated national dishes include Vietnam's phở, Japan's sushi, Thailand's pad thai, Malaysia's nasi lemak, the Philippines' adobo, South Korea's kimchi and Nepal's dal bhat. Each Asian country on this page has its own recipe collection, starting with its national dish.