Looking for some tasty Asian side dish recipes? There are so many great options! From rice dishes, to veggies, noodles and more! Here are 30+ of the BEST side dishes with Asian flavors.
Below are some Asian dishes that you may or may not have tried.
Some of these, like Kimchi and Hot and Sour Soup, are traditional, while others, like these Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts and this Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad, are more new-school recipes with an Asian cuisine influence. But the one thing they all have in common is that they’re super delicious and easy to prepare!
Find something everyone will love with these 30+ asian sides.
The BEST Easy Asian Side Dishes
Soup
Udon Noodle Soup
Learn how to make Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) at home. It’s a traditional Japanese appetizer made with tender udon noodles and a rich, dashi-based broth. This classic soup is warm, cozy, and the perfect umami-forward canvas for flavorful toppings.
Udon Noodle Soup
Tan Tan Ramen
Tantanmen Ramen (aka Tan Tan Noodles or Dan Dan Noodles) combines delicious ramen noodles and ground pork with a spicy, creamy broth that's seasoned with chili oil, peanut butter and sesame paste.
Tantanmen Ramen
Egg Roll Soup
This pork Egg Roll Soup showcases everything you love from the Chinese takeout classic in a delicious meal! Topped with crispy wonton strips.
Egg Roll Soup
Appetizers
Crispy Rice Sushi Bites
Crispy Rice Sushi Bites feature creamy spicy salmon (or tuna). Crispy, crunchy and so flavorful! Cook the crispy rice in the air fryer or on the stove, and top with all your favorite toppings. The perfect appetizer for any occasion!
Crispy Rice Sushi Bites
Homemade Kimchi
This easy Kimchee recipe will teach you to make authentic kimchi at home. It's easy to do with these simple steps!
Kimchee
Crab Stick Salad
This light and refreshing Kani Salad, or crab stick salad, is a Japanese-style appetizer made with julienned cucumber, crab sticks, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing.
Kani Salad
Vietnamese Chicken Wings
These Vietnamese Chicken Wings are baked in the oven until crisp & coated in a sweet-spicy combination of soy sauce, brown sugar and sambal oelek chili paste.
Vietnamese Chicken Wings
Yaki Udon
Make this Japanese-inspired yaki udon recipe for easy weeknight dinners! Bouncy udon noodles, a variety of stir fried vegetables, and your favorite ground meat are tossed in a homemade stir fry sauce to give you a hassle-free and satisfying meal in only 20 minutes.
Yaki Udon
Hamachi Crudo
This simple Hamachi Crudo appetizer dresses buttery yellowtail in a bright soy and yuzu dressing before it’s finished with serrano peppers and lemon zest. Similar to sashimi, this Japanese delicacy is sure to impress at dinner parties.
Hamachi Crudo
Vegetarian Sushi
Vegetarian Sushi Rolls are loaded with soft, luscious, and spicy “tuna” made from tomatoes! They taste just like the classic sushi roll but are loaded with plant-based goodness.
Spicy “Tuna” Rolls
Vegetables + Salads
Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad
This copycat Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad is bursting with flavor. Beautifully marinated cucumbers drizzled in chili oil is an outstanding vegetarian appetizer you can enjoy for any special occasion!
Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad
Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
These Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect finger food. They’re so easy to make too. Lightly seasoned and slightly smoky, you’ll find that most are mild… one out of every ten might surprise you.
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Cucumber Edamame Salad
This Edamame Cucumber Salad is a cooling, crunchy side or main dish with BOLD flavor! Edamame is tossed with cucumbers, avocado, cilantro, and a furikake-infused dressing to leave you with a light yet filling salad that’s perfect for meal prep, potlucks, and everyday dinners.
Cucumber Edamame Salad
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered in a sweet and spicy kung pao sauce. Toss with roasted peanuts and red chilis for a crazy delicious spin on a classic roasted vegetable.
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
Japanese Spinach Salad
This Japanese Spinach Salad (Goma-ae) is a quick and healthy side dish that tosses blanched spinach in a simple soy-sesame dressing. A perfect pairing for sushi, baked or grilled fish, rice dishes, and more!
Japanese Spinach Salad
Smashed Cucumber Salad
This Smashed Cucumber Salad is a cooling and crunchy side dish with BIG flavor! Crisp crushed cucumbers are tossed with garlic turmeric oil, fresh herbs, and chili oil to leave you with a simple dish that pairs perfectly with Asian-inspired meals and BBQ favorites.
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Din Tai Fung Green Beans
These copycat Din Tai Fung Green Beans are deliciously crispy and coated with lots of savory garlic and a spicy chili crisp. It’s the best umami-forward side dish to pair with all of your takeout-inspired favorites!
Din Tai Fung Green Beans
Ginger Stir Fry Vegetables
This Ginger Veggie Stir Fry is bursting with lots of fresh vegetables and coated with a spicy sauce flavored with garlic and ginger. Plus, it comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ginger Veggie Stir Fry
Vietnamese Bun Salad
This Vietnamese Noodle Salad features rice noodles dressed in a tangy vietnamese rice vinegar dressing. Serve this vegetarian salad on its own, or top it with a protein like pork, shrimp, or chicken.
Vietnamese Noodle Salad
Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts
This Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts is crunchy, sweet & tangy. It's a refreshing salad that can be made ahead of time and is perfect for the warm summer months.
Thai Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad with Toasted Rice Powder
This Asian Cucumber Salad with Toasted Rice Powder is ideal for summer – Light, tangy, refreshing and crunchy. Perfect for picnics and outdoor barbecues!
Asian Cucumber Salad
Sauteed Snap Peas
Make your meals pop with a side of Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas! In this easy recipe, you’ll learn how to cook fresh snap peas to crisp-tender perfection in a sizzling hot skillet with just olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper.
Sauteed Snap Peas
Baby Bok Choy with Warm Garlic Soy Dressing – Fast, Healthy Side Dish!
Baby Bok Choy with Warm Garlic-Soy Dressing is a refreshing side of crisp-tender baby bok choy, paired with a savory Asian-style sauce made with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha.
Get the RECIPE from Diethood
Chinese Broccoli Stir Fry
Chinese Broccoli Stir Fry. Asian leafy greens stir-fried in garlic with a simple soy oyster sesame sauce. A tasty way to get in your greens!
Get the RECIPE from Christie at Home
Noodles
Cold Peanut Noodle Salad
This 15-minute cold Peanut Noodle Salad features a Thai-style creamy peanut sauce, crunchy red cabbage and quick-pickled cucumbers.
Peanut Noodle Salad
Cumin Lamb Noodles
These boldly flavored Cumin Lamb Noodles are just as delicious as the restaurant version but use much more accessible ingredients. Made with tender lamb shoulder and toasted spices, you’re going to want to make this for more than just special occasions!
Cumin Lamb Noodles
Thai Peanut Noodles with Chicken
These 20-Minute Thai Peanut Noodles with Chicken feature a creamy peanut sauce and crunchy red cabbage. The perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Sesame Noodles with Chicken
Kung Pao Noodles
Kung Pao Noodles will quickly become one of your favorite dishes. This vegetarian meal will be on your table in 20 minutes! Plus, it's easy to add your favorite protein like chicken, pork or tofu.
Kung Pao Noodles
Rice
Easy Bacon Fried Rice
This Bacon Fried Rice comes together easily with ingredients you probably already have on hand, and in only 15 minutes! Skip the takeout and make your own (tastier) version at home.
Bacon Fried Rice
Rice Cooker Coconut Rice
This Rice Cooker Coconut Rice is fragrant, fluffy, and easy to make with a touch of a button. The mild coconut flavor is delectable, making this simple side dish perfect for curries, stir fry, stew, and more. Rice cooker, Instant Pot, and stovetop directions included.
Rice Cooker Coconut Rice
Instant Pot Fried Rice
Instant Pot Fried Rice with eggs & bacon comes together quickly & easily with ingredients you probably already have on hand! Skip the takeout and make your own (tastier) fried rice at home.
Instant Pot Fried Rice
Instant Pot Rice
With these tips you’ll see it's simple to learn how to cook perfect rice using the Instant Pot rice setting. The result is fluffy & flavorful rice that’s easy to prepare with minimal measuring.
Instant Pot Rice
How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these Asian sides can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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30+ BEST Asian Side Dishes
Looking for some tasty Asian side dish recipes? There are so many great options! From rice dishes, to veggies, noodles and more! Here are 30+ of the BEST side dishes with Asian flavors. Try this copycat Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad is bursting with flavor. Beautifully marinated cucumbers drizzled in chili oil.
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Serves 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 Persian cucumbers (sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces)
- 1½ Tablespoons kosher salt
Dressing:
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Mirin
- 1 ½ Tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
To Serve:
- 1/2 Tablespoon chili oil (or more, to taste)
- ½ Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 fresno chile pepper (minced (optional))
Instructions
- Add sliced cucumber to a small bowl. Sprinkle with 1 ½ TBSP kosher salt and toss to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- After 30 minutes, rinse off the salt mixture and pat the cucumbers dry.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small bowl whisk together the rice vinegar, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Toss the rinsed and dried cucumbers with the dressing and let marinate for a minimum of 4 hours, up to 2 days.
- To serve: Taste for seasoning, and add additional salt if needed. Drizzle with chili oil and sprinkle with fresno chile and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 2959mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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