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 Close 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit