Slow roasted honey soy pork served over white rice with sliced cucumbers, pickled red onions, fresh herbs, and lime wedges in shallow white bowls on a wooden table.

12 Asian-Inspired Recipes That are Better Than Takeout

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on January 27, 2026

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Skip the delivery! These 12 Asian-inspired recipes are easy, reliable, and better than takeout. There's everything from stir-frys to curries.

Don't get us wrong, we love ordering takeout. Sometimes it's just the thing you need when life gets busy. But if you're in the mood to cook (or snowed in), these recipes deliver. Plus, it's more economical and healthier to cook it yourself- win-win! We love making Asian-inspired recipes at home because the flavors are so fresh and delicious.

Slow roasted honey soy pork served over white rice with sliced cucumbers, pickled red onions, fresh herbs, and lime wedges in shallow white bowls on a wooden table.

From curries to soups and rice bowls, there's something for whatever you're craving. They come together easily and are great for family dinners, but also delicious enough for easy entertaining. Add these recipes to your menu... your family and friends will thank you!

Thai Basil Beef Bowls with rice and small bowls of toppings.

30 Minute Thai Basil Beef Bowls

You'll flip over this easy, Thai-inspired meal in a bowl that's fresh, vibrant, healthy and super delicious!

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup in a blue and white bowl

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

With super tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken and a silky smooth sauce loaded with fresh veggies and tons of bright, fresh flavor, this Thai Coconut Chicken Soup ticks all the boxes!

Lemongrass coconut chicken curry in a black bowl with rice and limes.

Easy Lemongrass Coconut Chicken Curry

This Lemongrass Coconut Chicken Curry features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions simmered in a fragrant coconut-lemongrass sauce. It's a bright, Thai-inspired dish that's easy enough for weeknights, yet special enough for guests.

Ginger Scallion Meatballs in bowls with rice and fresh herbs.

Ginger Scallion Meatballs with Potsticker Dipping Sauce

If you enjoy Asian potstickers, you're going to LOVE these Ginger Scallion Meatballs. Both the meatballs and the Potsticker Dipping Sauce come together quickly with minimal fuss.

Honey Chicken Tikka Masala in a cast iron skillet with fresh herbs, sesame seeds and crispy onions.

Honey Chicken Tikka Masala

If you've got 45 minutes, you can whip up this fabulous Chicken Tikka Masala with a lick-the-bowl-clean delicious sauce, and plenty of tender, moist chicken. A splash of honey takes it over the top!

Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen in black bowls with fresh herbs.

Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen

With a velvety sauce, a secret tip for tender chicken and a fresh herb/crunchy cashew topping, this Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen is always a hit!

Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp in a white bowl with cucumbers.

Ridiculously Easy Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp (Ready in 30 Minutes!)

This vibrant Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp is ridiculously easy and comes together in about 30 minutes! Juicy broiled shrimp are bathed in a creamy coconut curry sauce with fresh ginger, garlic, and red curry paste. A simple but elegant dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual dinner party.

Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken in blue and white bowls with rice.

Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken

You can put together this delicious Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken in 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients and it tastes much better than takeout!

Fresh Spinach Dahl in a blue and white bowl with pickled red onions and fresh naan.

Fresh Spinach Dahl

Vibrantly healthy, this easy Fresh Spinach Dahl could win a culinary beauty contest! We love that it's chocked full of veggies and it's as delicious as it is pretty!

Slow Roasted Honey Soy Pork in white bowls with cucumbers and pickled red onions.

Slow Roasted Honey Soy Pork

Tender and full of Asian flavor, the oven does the magic with this Slow Roasted Honey Soy Pork after your 10 minutes of hands-on time. Serve it in tacos, wraps, sandwiches, rice bowls...

Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs in a large pot with bowls of rice, meatballs, peanuts, herbs, and limes.

Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs

This Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs is a delicious, easy and unique dinner entree that's bursting with fabulous flavor.

Basil Coconut Chicken in white bowls with rice and fresh herbs.

30-Minute Basil Coconut Chicken

Slightly sweet, slightly smoky with just a bit of heat, this easy Basil Coconut Chicken recipe makes a restaurant-quality meal in 30 minutes! Serve it with a side of veggies for a fabulous meal in a bowl!

Thought For The Day

I waited patiently for the Lord;
He turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God."
Psalm 40:1-3

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