Ah, the rich, spicy zing of magnificent Tom Yum soup. Best savoured with slow sips for the glorious layers of tastes. Balance this fragrant, piquant delight with a light aromatic white that has crisp acidity and copious fruity flavours - like Gewürztraminer, off-dry Riesling, or Rosé.

The amazing spicy darling that excites your taste buds with its zesty, appetizing gravy, and tender chicken meat. Temper the fiery flavour with a fresh citrusy medium or textural white: Off-dry Riesling, Verdelho or Chardonnay.

Gorgeous grilled beef and vegetables dressed with basil and garlic stir-fry paste, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. A refreshing salad with exquisite authentic flavours. Ideal with a dry and crisp Rosé or aromatic whites: Sauvignon Blanc or Grüner Veltliner.

Yup, meat-free treats can be awesome with wine too, perfect for a night-cap snack. Pair this crunchy, tantalizing veggie delight with a zippy sparkling wine or dry white, like a Pinot Grigio or young dry Riesling.

The classic sweet-sour Thai stir-fry noodles are always yummy and versatile with any combination of eggs, veggies, seafood or chicken. Even better when accompanied with a zesty white full of yellow fruit depth and no oak influence: slightly aged Riesling or Arneis Fiano.

Probably the most well-known and enjoyed Chinese dish, sweet-sour pork never fails to satiate with its robust flavours of scrumptious meat and vibrant sauce. Balance it well with medium weight and textural whites with full fruit weight and bright acidity: Chardonnay or Verdelho Arneis.

Chinese Sichuan’s spiciness is quite different from Thai: richer pepper flavours that bring slight numbness to your tongue; tasty and invigorating! Bang Bang Chicken is one such staple of Sichuan glory. And a sweet fruity white with elevated acidity will deliver the perfect balance to Sichuan peppery excitement: Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc/SSB blends, Pinot G.

Luscious, tender lamb stir-fried with capsicum and chilli, Mongolian lamb is another piquant wonder with deep, alluring flavours. Ideally offset by silky, mid-weight red wines of non-elevated tannins variety: Grenache/GSM or Nero d’Avola, Merlot.

Sweet, salty and superbly umami thanks to its flavourful marinade and sauce, Chinese stir-fried beef with black beans is pure pleasure to savour. Best paired with an equally rich and full-bodied red wine with a tasty tannin structure: Shiraz or Sangiovese, Barbera.

Peking duck pancakes are one of the most popular Chinese takeaway yummies in Australia: excellent roast duck with sweet hoisin sauce wrapped in super-soft pan-fried dough. Match it with a gentle and fruity red or white: Pinor Noir or Grenache/GSM blends, or off-dry Riesling.