You can argue that Asia is home to the most diverse and delicious cuisine on this planet. After all, you’ve got numerous options that are worth trying. You’ve probably come across localized versions of many dishes yourself. Asian dishes like Sushi, Sashimi, and Wasabi continue to reign supreme across the globe. Likewise, other meals like Ramen are also popular. Go to any college dorm, and you’ll find numerous students snacking on Ramen – either as a late-night snack or as their meal between study sessions.

Given the diversity Asian cuisine has to offer, you can’t even categorize them in one classification. After all, Chinese cuisine is worlds apart from Indian cuisine. Likewise, there are notable differences between Japanese and Korean dishes.

However, one thing all these country’s cuisines share is that they’re delicious.  After all, they wouldn’t be worldwide sensations if they weren’t. Think about all the dishes like Orange Chicken and Kung Pao Chicken that have developed as localized versions of Chinese food. The reality’s that people can’t get enough of Asian cuisine. Hence, restaurants are constantly adapting dishes to make them more familiar for local audiences.

However, we’re going to walk you through some classic Asian dishes that you’ve got to try.

Asian Dishes You Need to Try

Here are some of the Asian dishes you need to try. They include:

Hitsumabushi (Nagoya)

If you’re a fan of Unagi, you’ll love Hitsumabushi. The dish is a specialty of Nagoya, widely known as one of the food capitals of Japan. Hitsumabushi is a grilled eel dish served with various condiments like grated radish, Japanese pepper, and more. Ask any Japanese native, and they’ll tell you that eating Hitsumabushi is an extensive process. First, you’ve got to eat the eel with rice. Then, you’ll have to include condiments into the mix before you pour some dashi broth into your bowl to cap off the experience.

Jajangmyeon (South Korea)

Jajangmyeon is one of the most popular dishes in South Korea. It consists of wheat noodles with a sweet bean sauce on top of them. Chefs will usually serve the dish with diced pork, vegetables, and soy sauce.

Jajangymeon is widespread throughout Korea. Koreans love the dish because of its unique taste.

Boba

Boba originated in Taiwan, and many gastronomes consider Boba to be Taiwan’s most significant contribution to the culinary world.

Boba’s become a global hit because it’s a delicious drink that’s also photogenic. Known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea, Boba is a tea that combines black tea, sugar, tapioca pearls, and milk. Numerous variations of the dish also exist that include coconut jelly fillings, konjac, egg pudding, and more.

Peking Duck

Peking Duck has been around since Imperial-era China. It’s also quite popular worldwide. However, if you’re looking for an authentic taste, you’ll have to go all the way to Beijing for it. In China, breeders breed ducks separately for Peking Duck dishes. They’ll slaughter the ducks after 65 days. Restaurants will then season the ducks and roast them in a hung oven.

Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak is one of the most popular dishes in Malaysia and is also considered by Malaysians to be the country’s national dish. Nasi Lemak consists of rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. Restaurants will typically serve the rice dish with a side of sambal, eggs, and anchovies.

Explore Asian Cuisine with Irina Bukatik

Irina Bukatik is a food lover and a travel enthusiast. She’s constantly searching for new ways to mesh the two. Visit her website, Wanderlust Food, to learn about the seamless integration of food and culture for those yearning for adventure.