If you’re like me and LOVE takeout, here’s a collection Takeout Dinner Ideas!
To know me is to know I LOVE Asian cuisine. If we’re going out to eat, 9 times out of 10, I’m suggesting Thai, Japanese, or Vietnamese! I love it all. One of my favorite things is recreating my favorite takeout dishes right AT HOME! In fact, that’s how CookWithCi began. When the pandemic hit and restaurants closed, I noticed the longing for people to enjoy their favorite takeout flavors from the comfort of their own kitchens. Now I make it a point to share with you my favorite takeout inspired recipes.
Whether you’re looking for dinner inspiration or eager to expand your palate, here are my 10 Better Than Takeout Dinner Ideas.
1. Spicy Thai Basil Fried Rice
One of my all time favorite dishes is Thai Basil Fried Rice. Comes together in 25 minutes. flavorful rice tossed with thin pieces of chicken, garlic, chili peppers and loads of Thai basil. Garlicky, spicy goodness. Comforting yet packs a punch. So so good!
2. Spicy Shrimp Roll
Perfect for when you’re craving sushi. Spicy shrimp sushi roll is the ultimate roll and perfect for when you’re craving sushi. Spicy shrimp mix, and cucumber slices rolled tight between rice and seaweed then topped with avocado slices green onions and sesame seeds.
3. 20-min Beef Udon Noodles
Quick and flavorful 20-min Beef Udon Noodles. Made with crispy beef, vibrant veggies, and chewy udon noodles perfectly coated in a mouthwatering sweet and spicy umami sauce. This dish effortlessly combines textures and flavors, creating a satisfying and delicious meal in just minutes.
4. Better Than Takeout Pad Kee Mao
These drunken noodles features chewy wide rice noodles, tender slices of protein, vibrant veggies and aromatic Thai Basil, wok-tossed in a fiery sauce that leaves a delightful kick. This is such a cozy and comforting dish that literally leaves you wanting more.
5. Crispy Mango Beef Bowls
This Crispy Mango Beef is what stir fry dreams are made of! Crispy marinated beef, stir fried with veggies and mango chunks stewed in the most delicious sweet and spicy sauce. Served over a bed of Jasmine rice. It’s pack with bold umami flavors– sweet, spicy, salty and insanely good!
6. The Best Pineapple Steak Bowl
Experience the epitome of luxury from the comfort of your own home with my Pineapple Steak Bowl. There’s something about serving a meal in a pineapple that screams LUXURY. And we’re all about romanticizing our lives over here for no reason at all, besides it simply brings joy. This pineapple steak bowl is perfect way.
7. Spicy Thai Beef Salad
This vibrant and flavorful salad features thinly sliced, grilled or seared beef as its star ingredient. It’s served with a medley of fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and finished off with a delicious sweet and spicy dressing.
8. Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice
These light bites are the perfect snack to get your sushi fix. They’re tiny but mighty. Crispy jasmine rice, topped with creamy avocado, spicy shrimp mix, jalapeño and sesame seeds. They’re the perfect bite.
9. Mongolian Beef
Crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside beef coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.Seriously one of the best dishes I’ve made. It’s tender. Flavorful! Spicy. Garlicky! Crazy good. Save your coins… we got food at home!
10. Crab Rangoon
Crispy, & creamy Crab Rangoon. One of my all time favorite takeout menu items. These wontons are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Filled with cream cheese, imitation crab, green onions, seasoned to perfection then deep fried until golden brown. Serve them up with a delicious sweet chili sauce. They are incredibly good. Delicious classic. Dare I say… better than takeout.
If you try any of these Better Than Takeout recipes, please be sure to leave a comment, and or tag me on Instagram @cookwithci. I would love to see your recreations and hear your thoughts.
