Asian fusion
East-meets-West cooking
Asian fusion is a culinary style that blends ingredients, techniques, or flavors from multiple Asian cuisines—or combines Asian elements with Western cooking traditions.
The term emerged in the 1990s as chefs began mixing Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other regional approaches: The restaurant serves Asian fusion with Korean-Mexican tacos and miso-glazed salmon.
It can describe everything from upscale tasting menus to casual food truck fare.
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- fish sauceFermented anchovy condiment
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
- rice paperThin edible Asian wrapper
- wokConcave cooking pan
chili oil · lemongrass · ginger · wasabi · miso · tapas · kimchi · sriracha · noodles · sake · sake bomb · chopsticks · teriyaki · curry · coconut · sesame · dim sum · bao
- eateriesrestaurant, diner, bistro, cafeteria, pizzeria
- ethnic foodssushi, tacos, pad thai, curry, hummus
- regional influencesdialect, accent, cuisine, folk music, local customs
- fusion foodsushi burrito, ramen burger, Pacific Rim, Nikkei, Korean tacos
- global fusionTex-Mex, Korean tacos, sushi burrito, teriyaki burger
- fusion stylessushi burritos
Asian fusiontraditional cuisine
Culturally inherited cooking methods
traditional Japanese · heritage cuisine · regional cuisine · traditional Korean · ancestral recipes
Asian fusionEuropean cuisine
Food from Western nations
Nordic cuisine · New American · Mediterranean cuisine · Southern cooking
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