Having a cozy, low key and private dinner at home on date nights can be a wonderful idea, especially if you prefer to avoid the crowded and noisy environment of restaurants. Besides, it's a cost-effective way to spend quality time with your significant other. Cooking together can also be a fun and bonding experience! This list of easy Asian date night recipes features quick and simple meals, as well as takeout-inspired options, there's something here for everyone!
Pad Thai
This easy authentic Pad Thai recipe is incredibly quick to prepare and has a perfect balance of sweet, salty and sour flavors. Ready from start to finish in 30 minutes or less!
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Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon
This delicious teriyaki chicken yaki udon is made with chewy udon noodles that are stir-fried with chicken and tossed with a sweet teriyaki sauce. If you're pressed for time and want to keep things even more simple, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken instead cooking the chicken from scratch
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry (Chinese Takeout Style)
This chicken and broccoli stir-fry recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory flavors. The tender dark meat chicken pairs beautifully with the slightly crunchy broccoli, and is tossed in a Chinese stir fry sauce, making it a must-try for stir-fry lovers.
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Crispy Beef
This popular Hakka crispy beef takeout dish is made with thin strips of steak, marinated with garlic and ginger and deep fried to give it a super crispy crunch. It's then tossed in a very sticky sweet and savory sauce and garnished with toasted sesame seeds. Definitely a favorite, and still tastes great the next day as cold takeout.
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Black Pepper Chicken
This easy Chinese black pepper chicken recipe is a game-changer! It's a simple yet savory dish with a perfect balance of peppery flavor. This easy-to-make recipe is a Panda Express copycat but more flavorful!
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Spicy Pork Bulgogi
This easy Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi recipe is made with thin slices of pork belly marinated and cooked in a sweet gochujang sauce. It has that classic flavor and can be served with a side of rice, wrapped in lettuce, or even used in tacos!
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Pan Fried Lamb Chops with Miso Butter
This 20-minute pan fried lamb chops recipe will give you restaurant-quality juicy chops topped with melted miso butter cooked on a hot cast iron skillet. It’s infused with garlic and sage that take it to the next level! Perfect for a busy weeknight!
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Beef and Broccoli
This beef and broccoli recipe is made with marinated beef slices beautifully balanced by the tender crunch of the broccoli and delicious Chinese brown stir fry sauce. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together.
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Peking Chicken
This Chinese five spice chicken is marinated overnight in five spice, ginger, garlic and soy sauce and then baked in the oven and glazed to get that delicious looking skin. It's full on flavor and pairs amazing with a ginger scallion sauce. If you're looking for a very flavorful roasted chicken then you definitely need to try this one.
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Curry Beef Yaki Udon Stir Fry
This beef yaki udon recipe features thick and chewy udon noodles, stir-fried with beef and veggies and then tossed in a sweet and savory curry sauce. It’s the perfect quick and easy noodle dish for busy weeknights and to use up leftovers!
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Chinese Beef and Mushroom
This Chinese beef and mushroom stir fry features tender beef, with a delicious garlicky, sweet and savory sauce stir-fried with bite-sized button mushrooms. It’s easy to make, and so much better than takeout!
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Honey Walnut Shrimp
Try this honey walnut shrimp recipe for a delicious homemade version of the classic takeout dish. Crispy shrimp, creamy sweet and savory sauce, and candied walnuts make this dish a real treat! It’s the perfect Panda Express copycat recipe, but better!
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Beef Noodle Stir-Fry
This dish is as easy as it gets! It's made by stir frying spaghettini with onions, beef (or chicken) and with a sweet soy sauce. If you're looking for a quick and easy meal for date night, then this takes 15 minutes from start to finish!
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Baked Mussels with Cheese and Garlic
Super simple and easy to make garlic cheese baked mussels filled with a garlicky cream cheese topped with melted cheddar cheese! Fantastic as an appetizer or as a snack-y date night dinner with some drinks.
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Beef and Onion Stir Fry
Beef and onion stir fry features incredibly tender strips of beef stir fried with onions in a delicious savory sauce that takes everything to the next level! It’s incredibly quick and easy, and my go-to recipe for busy weeknights!
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Easy Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
If you love Thai food, then try this quick and easy, creamy, authentic tom kha gai (Thai coconut chicken soup) packed with flavor and made with coconut milk and aromatics like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal root. It has a great balance of tangy, sweet and savory with a delicious creamy finish.
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Easy Cheesy Cheese Ramen
It's not super fancy or romantic, but I love to make this for date nights because its comforting like a mac and cheese but a lot more easier to make. 2 packs of instant ramen noodles will make you enough for 2! It's cozy and quick!
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Shrimp Fried Rice
Try this game-changing Shrimp Fried Rice recipe, that's loaded with tender garlicky shrimp, fluffy rice, and veggies, it's a better alternative to takeout and can be ready in 30 minutes.
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Sesame Crusted Teriyaki Salmon
This sounds more complex than it is. The sesame crust is pressed on right before pan-frying, which makes it super fool-proof because the salmon will never stick to the pan this way! Bonus: the sesame crust adds a lot of delicious flavor as well. Once that is done, brush on the homemade teriyaki sauce (which is also very easy to make) and you're good to go!
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Beef Chow Fun
This beef chow fun recipe is a classic Chinese takeout dish and is absolutely delicious. It's made with thinly sliced beef, stir-fried with thick and chewy rice noodles. I show you how to use both fresh rice noodles and dried ones as well so you don't need to worry if you can't find any fresh noodles.
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Easy Chinese Beef and Broccoli Noodles
If you're a fan of Chinese takeout, you're going to love this homemade Chinese beef and broccoli recipe. It features juicy cuts of beef with perfectly al dente noodles and crisp, vibrant broccoli, all stir-fried in a rich, savory soy sauce mix. What’s best is that this recipe can be made from scratch in just 20 minutes!
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Bang Bang Shrimp
This tangy, creamy, and irresistibly juicy bang bang shrimp recipe is a must-try for those who love the combination of crispy shrimp and a sweet and spicy sauce. It's a homemade takeout favorite that's surprisingly easy to make!
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
If you're a fan of sweet and sour pork, then you should definitely try sweet and sour chicken. If you're wondering what the difference is, the batter is lighter with less aromatics so it is a lighter version which brings out the flavor of the sweet and sour sauce more. Alternatively, I also have an awesome sweet and sour pork recipes as well if that's what you prefer!
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15-Minute Asian Shrimp with Snow Peas
This Asian Shrimp with Snow Peas, takes 15-minute to make and is perfect for a laid-back evening. With shrimp, garlic, snow peas, and a sauce that's both sweet and spicy, it's a simple yet satisfying dish that will make your dinner feel like a special occasion.
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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
Smoky grilled chicken skewers recipe marinated in ginger, garlic, coconut cream, and soy sauce. Then finished with a sweet coconut cream glaze and served with a simple peanut sauce. Big on flavor, and super easy to throw together! That being said, if you don't have a grill, you can also make this on a very hot cast iron pan over a stovetop as well!
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Thai Peanut Noodles
These quick and easy Thai peanut noodles are incredibly creamy and flavorful and only take 10 minutes to make! They’re versatile enough to customize with whatever veggies and fresh herbs you like, and this recipe uses my homemade peanut sauce that takes these noodles to the next level!
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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
This shrimp and broccoli stir fry recipe is a quick, healthy, and delicious alternative to your usual Chinese takeout. With its perfect blend of tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce, it's a meal that's guaranteed to impress in under 30 minutes!
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Crispy Cantonese Beef Chow Mein
A crispy Cantonese beef chow mein recipe, made with crispy chow mein noodles, and topped with a savory sauce made with beef, peppers, and onions. A popular and delicious Chinese takeout dish that's easy to re-create right in the comfort of your home!
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Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
Thai Basil Chicken is a delicious and simple Thai dish made with diced or ground chicken, yardlong beans (or green beans), and lots of fresh Thai basil tossed in a savory umami sauce. If you're looking for something quick and full of flavor, this would be it! You can have this ready from start to finish in about 15 minutes if you're using ground chicken, and your taste buds will love you for it!
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Sweet and Sticky Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Here is another Chinese takeout recipe you can try to make at home together! I show you how to make this both on a BBQ grill and in the oven and this can be served with a side of rice or with any of the sides or noodle dishes on this list!
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Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi
An easy Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi recipe made with thin slices of pork belly and a sweet gochujang sauce that can be served with a side of rice, wrapped in a lettuce or used in tacos!
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Honey Sriracha Chicken
A super easy, 6-ingredient, sweet and spicy honey sriracha chicken recipe that's sweetened with a sticky honey sriracha glaze! Grilling and oven-roasted instructions are included!
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