East Asian

Also known as Korean-style or cross-cut short ribs. We fell in love with this bone-in cut at Korean BBQ joints and are therefore partial to its Korean name (and flavor possibilities). Buy 2 pounds of cross-cut short ribs, each sliced lengthwise about ⅓ inch thick.

These rich, tender pouches have always been mysterious in method. How does one cook soup into a dumpling?

You can make this Chinese egg noodles recipe with smoked turkey, chicken, or your protein of choice, because the takeout-style soy sauce-based dressing is fantastic on everything.

Typically a spicy dish of fermented firm leafy cabbage and other vegetables, this mild version omits chilies. 

This easy chicken stir-fry recipe really ups the orange flavor with the addition of both orange juice and finely grated orange peel.

Note that the chops need to marinate for at least three days, so begin preparing this dish—inspired by Chinese char siu—well in advance.

In the city's back alleys, subbasements, and skyscrapers, Japan's bartenders have perfected the fine art of mixology. For a slideshow of images from this story, click here. And check out an annotated map of Tokyo showing where to taste the best of the city's cocktail revolution.