Asian Street Food: Japanese, Korean & Chinese Favorites
Asian street food is a world of its own — smoky grills, bubbling broths and crispy snacks sold from carts at every corner. This guide covers the must-try classics of Japan, Korea and China, each with a free recipe.
🇯🇵 Japan
- Takoyaki — molten octopus-filled batter balls topped with bonito flakes. Recipe →
- Okonomiyaki — the savoury cabbage "as-you-like-it" pancake. Recipe →
- Ramen & Yakitori — rich noodle soup and grilled chicken skewers. Ramen → · Yakitori →
🇰🇷 Korea
- Tteokbokki — chewy rice cakes in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce. Recipe →
- Korean Fried Chicken — double-fried, shatteringly crisp. Recipe →
- Hotteok & Corn Dog — sweet stuffed pancakes and the famous Korean corn dog. Hotteok → · Corn dog →
🇨🇳 China
- Baozi & Jiaozi — steamed buns and pan-fried dumplings. Baozi → · Jiaozi →
- Jianbing — a savoury breakfast crepe with egg and crispy cracker. Recipe →
- Chow Mein & Spring Rolls — stir-fried noodles and crisp rolls. Chow mein → · Spring rolls →
💡 The pantry that unlocks Asian cooking
Stock soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and a chili paste like gochujang. With those four, most of these dishes are within reach. Learn about gochujang →