Asian Thanksgiving Recipes: 30+ Chinese, Korean and Filipino Dishes

If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving and love Asian food, these are the Asian Thanksgiving recipes I cook for our family table and bring to potlucks. At our table, there’s always room for turkey and mashed potatoes, but the dishes my guests ask me about are on this list, from the Chinese Thanksgiving dishes I grew up with to Korean, Filipino and Japanese favorites. I’ve organized it like a menu: appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, soups and desserts, so you can build a whole spread or just add one crowd-pleaser.

A variety of Asian Thanksgiving dishes arranged together in one photo.

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Asian Thanksgiving Menu: Chinese, Korean, Filipino and Japanese Dishes
Appetizers
Main Dishes
Side Dishes
Soups
Desserts
Other recipes you might try
Asian Thanksgiving FAQs
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Asian Thanksgiving Menu: Chinese, Korean, Filipino and Japanese Dishes

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

Appetizers

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.

Crab rangoon next to sweet and sour sauce.

Cheese 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!!

Scooping a spoonful of seafood corn cheese topped with sliced onions from a serving plate, beside a bottle of cooking oil and a bowl of chips.

Korean Corn Cheese

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

Shrimp dumpling in a bamboo basket with chili oil.

Har Gow

Bouncy shrimp filling is wrapped in a crystal chewy wrapper and steamed until soft and chewy.

Chinese stuffed peppers and jalapenos with minced pork and shrimp on a plate.

Grandma’s Stuffed Jalapeños

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.

A plate of inari tofu sushi with assorted toppings.

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!

Salmon bites drizzled with mayonaise, sriracha and green onions arranged in a bowl with white rice and green beans.

Spicy Mayo Salmon Bites

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are packed with flavor from the dry seasonings and a spicy mayo marinade (& sauce!). This easy recipe is made under 15 minutes perfect for salads, and rice bowls!

A bowl of suffed eggplant filled with ground pork cilantro and shrimp paste.

Stuffed Eggplant

Stuffed eggplant is a flavorful dish where tender eggplant slices are filled with a savory mixture of pork and shrimp is pan-fried until golden. You need to try this Hakka or dim sum favorite dish!

Main Dishes

A bowl of soup filled with shredded chicken and chopped carrots.

No-Water Chinese Chicken Soup

Chicken that makes its own broth with no water added; it cooks on its own while the oven is busy with the turkey.

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

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!

A bowl of white rice with steamed chicken, sliced shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms and ginger strips.

Chinese Steamed Chicken with Mushrooms

Homestyle Cantonese, light on oil so you taste the mushrooms and ginger.

A plate of steamed fish with ginger and spring onions on top.

Chinese Steamed Fish

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!

Charred Korean beef short ribs on a white plate.

Korean Short Ribs in the Air Fryer

Cooking Korean Short Ribs in the Air Fryer is an easy way to enjoy this classic Korean dish. The beef short ribs are marinated overnight with fruit and savory flavors making it perfectly tender and flavorful. The air fryer even gives it those nice little charred bits which are so good.

Sweet and Sour 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!

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

One Pot 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.

Side Dishes

A plate of stir fried Chinese green beans with pork on a white plate.

Chinese Stir-Fried 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.

Sliced silken tofu in a spicy, savory Korean sauce topped with green onions and sesame seeds, served over rice.

Korean Spicy Marinated Tofu

Served cold or at room temperature, so it can be made the day before, and it covers the vegetarian guests.

Jammy Eggs with Creamy Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes with a soft egg garnished with Japanese style toppings for the perfect umami bite.

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

Filipino 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.

Kimchi Fried Rice

Tangy kimchi and rice stir-fried with savory seasonings and a hint of spice; it comes together quickly for an easy Korean comfort food. Ready in 15 minutes!

Chicken rice, green onions, red hot sauce.

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!

A plate of rice topped with cabbage, mushrooms, and sardines, garnished with sliced ginger and chopped green onions.

One Pot Cabbage Rice with Mushroom

Rice course and vegetable in one, from the rice cooker, so it frees up a burner.

Soups

A bowl of noodles, broccoli, tomatoes, shrimp, in broth.

20-Minute Thai Curry Noodle Soup

This 20 Minute Thai Curry Noodle Soup is a flavorful and quick meal option that satisfies both your taste buds and your busy schedule. With its aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender noodles, it's a comforting dish that brings spicy, savory, sweet and tangy flavors.

Hot and Sour Soup

The restaurant classic, made at home.

Chinese Pork and Squash Soup

Squash in a light pork broth, a Chinese soup for cooler weather.

Desserts

Mango float dessert with cream, graham cracker, and ripe yellow mangoes.

Filipino Mango Float

No-bake, made the night before, and the most popular recipe on my site.

Yellow mango pudding with condensed milk, chopped mango in small white cups.

Chinese Mango Pudding

Hong Kong dessert-shop mango pudding, set in the fridge ahead of time.

Chinese Egg Tarts

Dim sum egg tarts with a flaky crust.

Dubai Chocolate Chewy Cookie

Chewy cookie with the pistachio filling from the viral Dubai chocolate bar; travels well to a potluck.

A bowl of red bean soup topped with glutinous rice balls, goji berries, sesame seeds and a light drizzle of milk.

One Pot Red Bean Soup

A warm, not-too-sweet dessert soup from the rice cooker, the Chinese way to end a big meal.

Other recipes you might try

Korean BBQ at Home

Here's a few recipes to make Korean BBQ at home. I listed some meats (plus easy marinades), and banchan to buy. In addition, some easy sauces you can make at home!

Chinese hot pot - bok choy beef tofu mushrooms.

Chinese Hot Pot at Home

A cozy Chinese hot pot with flavorful broth, fresh veggies, meats, and noodles; everyone can cook their favorite ingredients right at the table. Such a fun and easy meal for the whole family!

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.