Asia

Asia — Iconic Dishes

Discover 3 essential traditional meals from every Asian country.

Countries in Asia

Afghanistan

Kabuli Pulao Mantu Bolani

Armenia

Khorovats Dolma Harissa

Azerbaijan

Plov Dolma Kebab

Bahrain

Machboos Muhammar Fish Masala

Bangladesh

Biryani Hilsa Curry Kacchi

Bhutan

Ema Datshi Phaksha Paa Red Rice

Brunei

Ambuyat Beef Rendang Nasi Katok

Cambodia

Amok Lok Lak Samlor Korko

China

Peking Duck Dumplings Kung Pao Chicken

Cyprus

Halloumi Sheftalia Kleftiko

Georgia

Khachapuri Khinkali Pkhali

India

Butter Chicken Biryani Masala Dosa

Indonesia

Nasi Goreng Rendang Satay

Iran

Ghormeh Sabzi Chelo Kebab Fesenjan

Iraq

Masgouf Kubba Biriyani Iraq

Israel

Shakshuka Sabich Hummus

Japan

Sushi Ramen Tempura

Jordan

Mansaf Falafel Zarb

Kazakhstan

Beshbarmak Kuurdak Baursak

Kuwait

Machboos Jireesh Margoog

Kyrgyzstan

Beshbarmak Lagman Kuurdak

Laos

Laab Khao Soi Tam Mak Hoong

Lebanon

Tabbouleh Kibbeh Shawarma

Malaysia

Nasi Lemak Laksa Char Kway Teow

Maldives

Garudhiya Mas Huni Roshi

Mongolia

Buuz Khuushuur Bantan

Myanmar

Mohinga Shan Noodles Tea Leaf Salad

Nepal

Momo Dal Bhat Thukpa

North Korea

Naengmyeon Kimchi Bulgogi

Oman

Shuwa Majboos Mashuai

Pakistan

Nihari Biryani Karahi

Palestine

Musakhan Maqluba Kanafeh

Philippines

Adobo Sinigang Lechon

Qatar

Machboos Madrouba Thareed

Saudi Arabia

Kabsa Mandi Jareesh

Singapore

Hainanese Chicken Rice Laksa Chili Crab

South Korea

Bibimbap Kimchi Bulgogi

Sri Lanka

Rice and Curry Hoppers Kottu Roti

Syria

Kibbeh Shawarma Yalanji

Taiwan

Beef Noodle Soup Gua Bao Xiao Long Bao

Tajikistan

Plov Kurutob Shurbo

Thailand

Pad Thai Green Curry Tom Yum

Timor-Leste

Ikan Pepes Batar Da’an Sasabai

Turkey

Kebab Baklava Manti

Turkmenistan

Plov Ishlyan Chorek

United Arab Emirates

Machboos Harees Luqaimat

Uzbekistan

Plov Lagman Manti

Vietnam

Pho Banh Mi Spring Rolls

Yemen

Saltah Mandi Aseed