Easy pad thai in a bowl from above.

easy pad thai

Easy pad thai. That’s three words that make me smile. This is the classic noodle stir fry that everybody loves. Famous for a reason. It’s absolutely delicious.

Curry laksa bowl with chopsticks and sambar from above.

curry laksa – malaysian curry mee

Malaysian curry laksa or curry mee is one seriously tasty meal in a bowl. Big curry flavours. Coconut milk. Lemongrass. Chicken. Or shrimp. Or both. And noodles. There’s nothing here not to love.

Thai sesame noodles on a black Asian plate.

sesame noodles – thai style

Thai sesame noodles. Think pad Thai with a big boost of sesame flavour. That’s what this is. Sesame sauce. Rice noodles. Chicken. Or shrimp. Or both. Egg. Delicious.

Table scene with grilled pork, pickled carrots, and nuoc cham.

bun thit nuong – vietnamese grilled pork with rice noodles

Bun thit nuong is one of the great Vietnamese noodle salads. Lemongrass marinated pork. Fresh herbs. Cool rice noodles. And a big drizzle of hot, sour, sweet and salty nuoc cham dipping sauce. 

Contrasting flavours that come together together in a big bowl of delicious. The smoky, super flavourful pork. Red chili adds bite. Mint and cilantro brighten everything.