Easy Asian Thanksgiving Dishes

If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving and love eating Asian food, these are the dishes that you can cook for an Asian feast or bring to a potluck! Let’s make this holiday spread feel like home—Asian style!

My Top Asian Thanksgiving Dishes

Our goal for Asian Thanksgiving us to bring a crowd favorite dish and/or have your guest leaving talking about how delicious those dishes were. During the holidays, we may be a little bit more busy than usual so I split up the recipes into less than 30 minutes hour cooking and prep (Quick and Easy) as well as Most Popular Dishes (Crowd-Pleasers) on the blog. Both categories are filled with delicious recipes so no matter which dish you make, people will ask you to make this every year.

You can also do a Chinese Hot Pot dinner or a Korean BBQ dinner for an interactive Thanksgiving feast.

Quick & Easy Recipes – Less than 30 Minutes hour

Here are my favorite Asian dishes made in 30 minutes or less that bring big flavor, nostalgia, and just the right amount of comfort to your holiday table.

A hand holding a shrimp toast topped with kewpie mayo and cilantro.

Chinese Shrimp Toast

Crispy, sesame-topped toast layered with a flavorful shrimp paste — baked or air-fried for a lighter, crunch-filled take on a classic dim-sum favorite.

Seafood Corn Cheese Dip

Sauteed corn mixed with a cheesy and seafood mixture makes for a delicious dip!

Crab rangoon next to sweet and sour sauce.

Easy Crab Rangoon

This is the cheese rangoon recipe that my parents made when we owned a Chinese restaurant. My mom made these fresh every time a customer ordered them on the menu. Needless to say, these were definitely a hit! Don't forget to make the sweet & sour dipping sauce that goes perfectly with the crispy wontons!!

Shrimp with chopped parsley in olive oil served with sourdough bread.

One Pan Spanish Garlic Shrimp

This One Pan Spanish Garlic Shrimp takes 20 minutes to make and has a super delicious garlic flavor! All you have to do is throw everything in one skillet or pot and once cooked, you can taste the fragrant flavor from the garlic and shrimp.

A plate of inari tofu sushi with assorted toppings.

Easy Inari Sushi

This easy inari sushi is a deep fried tofu pocket filled with seasoned sushi rice. Enjoy them by itself or filled with avocado, spicy tuna, or seaweed salad.

Avocado sliced with salmon poke, white rice, seaweed salad, salad, kimchi in a bowl served with soy sauce and chopsticks.

Salmon Shoyu Poke

Hawaii poke which is salmon marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and onions!

Most Popular Dishes (Crowd-Pleasers!)

Too many delicious dishes to choose from? These Asian recipes are my favorite and loved among many blog readers for it’s delicious flavors. Some of the dishes are meant to be sides and some can be made in a larger serving size!

Stir Fried Chinese Green Beans

Crispy-wrinkled green beans stir-fried with garlic, pork, and savory Chinese sauces — a simple but deeply flavorful dish that’s comfort food meets restaurant-style.

Sweet and sour pork ribs with green onions on top.

Sweet and Sour Chinese Pork Ribs

Ding Tai Fung inspired pork ribs are pull apart tender and taste like an explosion of sweet, salty and sour. The sauce coating the ribs is sticky and very fragrant from the Chinese black vinegar.

Fried chicken wings on a plate with soy garlic sauce.

Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken

The best super crispy Korean-style fried chicken tossed in a soy garlic sauce. The exterior is crunchy from the batter and the chicken is juicy and savory!

Chinese Stuffed Peppers

Savory pork and shrimp stuffed into jalapeños, then pan‑fried in garlic oil — this Chinese recipe packs a flavorful punch with smoky heat and comfort in every bite.

Chicken rice, green onions, red hot sauce.

One Pot – Hainanese Chicken Rice

Garlic and ginger infused rice with poached chicken on top. Serve with ginger scallion and sweet chili sauce for a delicious bite!

Creamy chicken on top of white rice on a grey plate with a spoon.

Creamy Garlic Chicken

This one pot creamy garlic chicken is made with parmesan, garlic and cilantro (or herb of choice) for a delicious 20 minute meal. All you have to do is throw everything in one skillet or pot and once cooked, you can taste the fragrant flavor. The juicy chicken thighs go great with white rice and side of veggies.

Chinese steamed fish with green onions and ginger served with rice and vegetables.

Steamed Fish with Ginger and Spring Onions

Make this easy Chinese steamed fish in 20 minutes! The white fish is garnished with green onions and ginger. Hot oil makes the dish super fragrant!

A plate of shredded chicken with mushrooms garnished with green onions and goji berries.

Chinese Steamed Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce

This steamed chicken is super juicy and tender—it just melts in your mouth! The ginger scallion sauce is so flavorful and fragrant, the flavor will remind you of your Chinese parents' cooking!

Filipino shrimp and pork pancit with cabbage, carrots and celery.

Filipino Bihon Pancit

This traditional filipino dish known as Bihon Pancit is a quick and easy stir-fry noodle dish with vegetables and pork. I love adding shrimp to with a fresh squeeze of lime juice.

A plate of Korean Japchae noodles made with glass noodles, red bell peppers, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Easy & Quick Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry)

Japchae aka Korean Glass Noodles is the perfect dish when you’re craving something delicious and healthy! This dish is loaded with lots of sautéed vegetables with a light sesame and soy sauce.

If you’re looking for more easy and tasty dishes to make, check out my Easy Rice Cooker Recipes, Authentic Korean Meals at Home, Easy and Delicious 20 Minute Meals, or 20 Easy Asian Noodle Recipes.

Asian Thanksgiving FAQs

Can I mix Asian dishes with classic Thanksgiving staples?

Absolutely! Asian dishes pair surprisingly well with turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing—you’ll get a fun, flavorful mix without overwhelming the traditional spread.

Do I need special ingredients to make Asian Thanksgiving recipes?

Most recipes use pantry basics you can find in any Asian grocery store (or even the international aisle)—like soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Is turkey required if I want to do an Asian-style Thanksgiving?

Not at all. Many Asian families skip turkey — you can serve roast chicken, duck, or even a full Asian meal instead of the typical turkey-based spread. I love making Prime Rib or even these Korean Short Ribs Made in the Air Fryer.