Bò nhúng dấm is a Vietnamese version of a hot pot that is traditionally served communal style. In its basic form, the dish consists of a vinegar-flavored broth that may also include coconut milk or coconut water, lemongrass, onions, or other additions, while typical accompaniments include thinly sliced raw beef and an assortment of fresh vegetables and herbs such as bean sprouts, daikon, lettuce, cucumbers, mint, basil, and perilla leaves.

Although the name (bò) suggests the dish is exclusively made with beef, it can also include other types of protein such as squids or shrimps. Additional elements include rice paper sheets, which are used as wrappers, and typically nước chấm and mắm nem dipping sauces.

Padang satay is a spicy, rich, and aromatic Indonesian satay originating from Padang, West Sumatra, known for its thick, flavorful curry-based sauce. Unlike other Indonesian satay varieties that use peanut sauce or sweet soy sauce, Padang satay is distinct for its bold, turmeric-infused, and mildly spicy gravy, made from beef broth, rice flour, and a blend of local spices.

The skewered meat—usually beef, beef tongue, or offal like intestines and heart—is first boiled in spiced broth until tender, then grilled over charcoal to achieve a smoky, caramelized crust. The signature thick, golden-brown sauce is made by reducing the broth used to cook the meat, thickened with rice flour, and enhanced with galangal, turmeric, coriander, cumin, lemongrass, and chilies, giving it a savory, slightly spicy, and deeply aromatic flavor. 

The main star of bò lúc lắc is diced marinated beef. The meat is shortly seared before it is served on a bed of watercress and sliced tomatoes. Additional toppings may include pickled onions, and a dipping sauce resembling lime-based vinaigrette can be drizzled over the meat or served on the side.

The dish was once a rare treat that was mainly prepared and served on special events. Nowadays, it is more common, but bò lúc lắc is still considered a restaurant specialty and a dish that is traditionally reserved for special occasions. 

Bò kho is a popular Vietnamese beef stew that can be consumed on its own or accompanied by a baguette on the side. It can also be served over noodles, and it is customary to serve a variety fresh herbs on the side. The dish includes ingredients such as diced beef, carrots, lemongrass, cinnamon, chili, pepper, garlic, and shallots, all of them simmered in a spicy and aromatic broth.

The origins of bò kho are still a mystery, although it is believed that the dish has many influences, from both the East and the West. In rural areas of Vietnam, the stew is usually much spicier than in urban areas. It is traditionally consumed for breakfast, garnished with chopped green onions, coriander, and onions.

Bò né is a traditional dish that's especially popular in Nha Trang. It's made with cuts of beef such as skirt steak that's marinated in spices and comes served on a sizzling hot cast iron plate with fried eggs, onions, chili sauce, and a dollop of pate.

The dish is usually accompanied by condiments and a baguette, along with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and cucumber. The meat is often dipped into a combination of pepper sauce, lime juice, and salt, while the baguette is used to pick up the remains of pate and egg yolks off the plate. 

Dendeng balado is a traditional meat dish originating from Padang. The dish is made with a combination of thinly sliced beef that's fried until crispy and a spicy chili sambal. The sambal is usually served on top of the meat. The beef is typically fried in the mix of reduced shallots, garlic, ginger, sugar, water, oil, and salt.

The balado sambal consists of chili peppers, shallots, garlic, sugar, vinegar, and water, all mashed into a rough paste. When served, dendeng balado is often accompanied by white rice on the side.

Bistek Tagalog is a traditional meat dish originating from the Philippines. It consists of thinly sliced beef that's marinated and braised in a combination of citrus juice (usually from lemon, lime, or calamansi fruit), onions, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper.

It is believed that the dish was derived after the Spanish bistec encebollado. When properly prepared, the flavors should be savory, salty, and tangy. It's important to use only the freshest beef and the most tender cuts such as top round and sirloin. 

Pares is a Filipino term that typically refers to a standard combination of beef stew, beef soup, and rice. The star is the stew consisting of beef chunks that are slowly braised in a flavorful stock infused with garlic, soy sauce, star anise, sugar, and a variety of other spices and condiments.

The thick, rich, and slightly sweet sauce and tender meat make pares one of the most popular beef dishes in the country. The term pares translates as pairs and stems from the traditional practice of serving this satisfying stew along with fried or steamed rice and a bowl of nourishing beef stock. 

Semur daging is a traditional stew originating from Java. It is usually made with a combination of beef, onions, garlic, ginger, kecap manis, palm sugar, tamarind, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, oil, salt, and pepper. The onions, garlic, and ginger are seasoned with salt and fried in oil.

The meat is cut into cubes and added to the pan with spices, kecap manis, sugar, and water. The stew is simmered over low heat until the meat becomes tender and the sauce is reduced. It is recommended to serve semur daging with rice and vegetables on the side.