Drinks Beer 6 Beers That Are Amazing with Asian Food Here, six beers to pair with Asian dishes. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 30, 2017 Photo: © Tina Rupp After a night on the line, most chefs have a go-to drink, from cheap beer to a house bartender’s expert cocktail. Here, star chefs reveal their favorite drinks. At Namu Gaji in San Francisco, chef Dennis Lee loves the custom beer that Dave McLean of Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery makes for him using a toasted-rice base. “It’s fresh, light and clear,” Lee says. “It has a nice nose to it—but it’s not overly hoppy or too assertive. It’s just an awesome, easy-drinking beer that pairs well with all Asian food.” Here, six more beers to pair with Asian dishes. Southern Tier IPA: This hoppy, floral beer is terrific with smoky, meaty dishes like these Chinese-style ribs. Rochefort 10: A rich Trappist ale is terrific with nutty fried rice. Kona Brewing Co. Longboard Island Lager: The crispness of a lager cuts through the richness of fried dishes like this chicken katsu. Saison Dupont: This tangy Belgian farmhouse ale is delicious with the dark leafy greens in this spinach egg drop soup. Great Lakes Brewing Company Dortmunder Gold Lager: Spicy foods made with ingredients like Sriracha—such as these wings—are perfect with crisp lager. Brouwerij Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet: Spicy dishes such as this Thai ceviche are incredible with a frothy tripel. Start Your Beer Cellar with this PorterBeer for Rocket ScientistsThe Best Beer to Drink When You’re Sweaty and Hot Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit