Enjoy easy, Asian-inspired recipes made with fresh ingredients, ideal for busy midweek dinners. Whether it’s a healthy tempura salad, shiitake pho, or a quick miso’salmon with ginger greens, each dish is packed with nutrients and designed to make weeknight cooking easy.
tempura, greens & goodness salad
serves 2 | prep time 30 minutes | cook time 35 minutes
Try this light, fresh salad that’s easy to make and full of flavour. The recipe features itsu tempura prawns for protein and tender stem broccoli, served with pickled carrot and red onion, rich in vitamins and fibre. Finish with a light and flavourful sesame-soy dressing.
katsu curry soup’dumplings
serves 2 | prep time 8 mins | cook time 20 mins
Try this katsu curry dish featuring itsu soup'dumplings for a warming curry that is full of vegetables in a creamy sauce. A simple midweek meal that is packed with hidden vegetables and energising spice, great for a quick evening meal that ticks all the boxes in great taste, healthy veg and low-effort cooking.
miso'salmon with ginger greens
serves 2 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 15 mins
Grilled miso-glazed salmon fillet is paired with stir-fried pak choy and red pepper in this flavourful recipe. This dish features salmon coated in a miso, garlic, and honey marinade and then grilled. For extra fibre, greens are stir-fried with sesame oil, ginger, and chilli, and finished with a warm broth, coriander, and a squeeze of lime.
miso BBQ chicken & greens
serves 2 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 30 mins
Quick to make, this miso BBQ chicken & greens dish is a delicious, easy weeknight meal. The recipe features chicken thighs coated in a glaze made with itsu miso’easy, soy sauce, and honey, then roasted or grilled until golden. Serve with warm whole grains, fresh spring onions, and lightly cooked greens like pak choi and sugar snap peas for a healthy, satisfying dinner packed with nutrients and fibre.
prawn & ginger rice’noodle salad
serves 4 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 10 mins
This vibrant, refreshing salad is the ideal midweek dinner for those wanting a simple dish that is full of flavour and balances protein, fibre, vitamins and carbs perfectly. Save time in the week by prepping this dish ahead. It keeps well overnight and is just as good for lunch or a snack the next day.
easy chicken ramen
serves 2 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 10 mins
Packed with comforting flavours and ready in just 15 minutes, this easy chicken ramen is perfect for a quick midweek meal. This recipe features grilled chicken, a soft-boiled egg for extra protein, and original restaurant'ramen noodles resting in itsu's chicken ramen brilliant’broth. A handful of stir-fry vegetables adds crunch, flavour and colour to the plate.
shiitake pho
serves 4 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 15 mins
Try this quick and tasty shiitake pho, ready in just 20 minutes. The recipe is built on a nutritious base of rich beef pho broth, layered with steamed [never fried] itsu rice noodles, pan-fried shiitake mushrooms, and tender pak choi. Finish the dish with fresh coriander, red chilli and a squeeze of lime.
speedy laksa with king prawn gyoza
serves 2 | prep time 2 mins | cook time 15 mins
Boost your immune system with this quick itsu king prawn gyoza laksa made with creamy coconut broth and an array of greens to complete the dish. This simple, satisfying meal, packed with bold, Asian-inspired flavours, is the ultimate recipe for low-effort, high-nutrient weeknight cooking.
crumbled tofu rice bowl
serves 2 | prep time 10 mins | cook time 30 mins
Get more plant-based protein into your week with this easy vegetarian dinner. This crumbled tofu rice bowl is packed with extra firm tofu crisped and coated in Korean BBQ sauce, served with carrots, kimchi and spring onions for a simple yet mighty bowl rich with vitamins, minerals, protein and flavour.
gyoza'green smashed salad
serves 2 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 10-15 mins
A smashed salad full of greens and sweet-spicy dressing that is packed with the Asian-inspired flavours of itsu's miso'easy and crispy'chilli oil. In less than 20 minutes, this easy veggie dinner is a well-needed immunity boost when you reach the dreaded midweek slump.
Busy weeknights are moments for rest and recuperation, not worrying about what to cook. Each recipe for these easy weeknight dinners is complete with itsu ingredients to add Asian-inspired flavours and save time in the kitchen. For more quick meal ideas, try these vegan dinner recipes.
