Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, and it's the Year of the Goat! These 20 easy Lunar New Year recipes bring together the Vietnamese Tết, Chinese New Year and Korean Seollal dishes we love most, from lucky beef dumplings and crispy egg rolls to thịt kho trứng, cha siu pork and LA galbi.
Lots of these dishes can be made ahead, so you can spend more time with family and less time in the kitchen. Hosting other holidays too? Check out my Asian Thanksgiving side dishes and Asian Christmas recipes, and for even more party food, my pork belly recipes are always a hit.
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- 😍 Why you'll love this Lunar New Year menu
- 🧧 Vietnamese Tết recipes
- 🥚 Thịt Kho Trứng (Braised Pork and Eggs)
- 🥢 Crispy Egg Rolls (Chả Giò)
- 🌶️ Nem Chua (Vietnamese Cured Pork)
- 🥬 Vietnamese Spring Rolls
- 🍳 Bánh Bột Chiên (Fried Rice Cake)
- 🥕 Đồ Chua (Pickled Carrots and Daikon)
- 🍲 Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
- 🏮 Chinese New Year recipes
- 🥟 Lucky Beef Dumplings
- 🍖 Cha Siu Pork (Chinese BBQ Pork)
- 🐷 Crispy Chinese Roast Pork Belly
- 🍗 Hainanese Chicken Rice
- 🥘 Hong Shao Rou (Red Braised Pork Belly)
- 🍜 Beef Chow Fun
- 🍯 Honey Glazed Braised Ribs
- 🇰🇷 Korean Seollal recipes
- 🔥 LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)
- 🥢 Korean Beef Japchae
- 🥩 Korean Beef Bulgogi
- 🍡 Sweet treats for a sweet new year
- 🥭 Mango Sago
- 🍡 Mochi Ice Cream
- 🍓 Strawberry Sago
- 🍀 Lucky Lunar New Year foods and what they mean
- 📅 Make-ahead plan
- 🍽️ Lunar New Year menu ideas
- 💭 Lunar New Year recipes FAQ
- 🎉 More holiday recipe roundups
- 💬 Comments
😍 Why you'll love this Lunar New Year menu
- Something for everyone: Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean favorites in one place.
- Lucky foods: dumplings for wealth, long noodles for a long life and plenty of red for good luck.
- Make-ahead friendly: braises, marinades, egg rolls and dumplings can all be prepped days ahead.
- Easy, tested recipes: step-by-step photos and simple ingredients you can find at most Asian markets.
🧧 Vietnamese Tết recipes
Tết is all about family, and these are the dishes that make it feel like home, from braised pork and eggs to crispy egg rolls and tangy pickles.
🥚 Thịt Kho Trứng (Braised Pork and Eggs)
Caramelized Vietnamese braised pork belly and eggs, the cozy, savory dish on so many Tết tables. It tastes even better the next day, so make it ahead.
🥢 Crispy Egg Rolls (Chả Giò)
Golden egg rolls with a juicy pork, taro and glass noodle filling. One batch makes about 50, and they freeze so well, so roll them ahead and fry them for the party.
🌶️ Nem Chua (Vietnamese Cured Pork)
Sweet, sour, salty and spicy cured pork, a favorite Tết snack. It needs about a day to cure, so start it before the celebration.
🥬 Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls with shrimp, pork, herbs and noodles, plus my easy peanut sauce. A light, fresh bite next to all the rich holiday dishes.
🍳 Bánh Bột Chiên (Fried Rice Cake)
Crispy, chewy fried rice cakes with egg and a sweet soy dipping sauce, straight from the Saigon street carts.
🥕 Đồ Chua (Pickled Carrots and Daikon)
Sweet, tangy pickled carrots and daikon that go with almost everything. Make a big jar ahead to brighten up rich braised dishes.
🍲 Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
Rich, hearty beef stew with warm spices, made on the stovetop, in the slow cooker or in the Instant Pot. Serve it with bread or noodles.
🏮 Chinese New Year recipes
Lucky dumplings, sticky BBQ pork and long noodles for a long life. These Chinese New Year dishes are perfect for a big family dinner.
🥟 Lucky Beef Dumplings
Juicy beef dumplings with easy folding steps. Dumplings are shaped like gold ingots, so they're said to bring wealth in the new year!
🍖 Cha Siu Pork (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Sticky, sweet and savory Chinese BBQ pork that's better than takeout. Marinate it overnight, then roast it the day of.
🐷 Crispy Chinese Roast Pork Belly
Crackly golden skin and juicy meat, made in the air fryer or oven. The skin dries in the fridge overnight, so start it the day before.
🍗 Hainanese Chicken Rice
Tender chicken and fragrant rice made right in the rice cooker, served with ginger scallion sauce.
🥘 Hong Shao Rou (Red Braised Pork Belly)
Pork belly slowly braised with soy sauce, rock sugar, ginger and star anise until sticky and tender. Make it a day ahead and reheat it gently.
🍜 Beef Chow Fun
Wide rice noodles stir fried with tender beef, better than takeout. Long noodles are a classic new year wish for a long life!
🍯 Honey Glazed Braised Ribs
Tender braised ribs in a sticky honey glaze, just like your favorite Chinese BBQ spot.
🇰🇷 Korean Seollal recipes
Sweet and savory Korean favorites for Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year.
🔥 LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)
Short ribs in a sweet and savory marinade with one secret ingredient for tender ribs. Marinate them overnight, then cook them right before dinner.
🥢 Korean Beef Japchae
Chewy sweet potato glass noodles with beef and colorful veggies in a sweet sesame soy sauce. It's good warm or at room temperature, so it's perfect for a family spread.
🥩 Korean Beef Bulgogi
Thin, tender beef in a sweet and savory marinade, just like your favorite Korean BBQ restaurant.
🍡 Sweet treats for a sweet new year
End the meal on a sweet note with these easy, make-ahead desserts.
🥭 Mango Sago
Chewy sago pearls, fresh mango and nata de coco in a creamy milk base. Let it chill for 4 hours or overnight.
🍡 Mochi Ice Cream
Only three ingredients and no stove! Sweet, chewy treats are a fun way to welcome a sweet new year.
🍓 Strawberry Sago
A pretty pink sago with strawberries and nata de coco. Make it ahead so it's ready to serve.
🍀 Lucky Lunar New Year foods and what they mean
- Dumplings: shaped like gold ingots, they stand for wealth in the new year.
- Long noodles: a wish for a long life, so try not to cut them!
- Red food and decorations: red is the color of luck and happiness, like sticky cha siu pork.
- Egg rolls and spring rolls: their golden color looks like gold bars, for a prosperous year.
- Sweet treats: a sweet ending for a sweet year ahead.
📅 Make-ahead plan
- 1 to 2 weeks ahead: roll and freeze the egg rolls and fold the dumplings, then freeze them on a tray before bagging.
- 3 to 4 days ahead: make the đồ chua pickles and start the nem chua.
- 1 to 2 days ahead: make thịt kho trứng or hong shao rou (they taste even better the next day), marinate the cha siu and galbi, and dry the roast pork skin in the fridge.
- The morning of: make the mango sago or strawberry sago and chill it.
- The last hour: fry the egg rolls and dumplings, roast the pork, cook the galbi and toss the noodles.
🍽️ Lunar New Year menu ideas
Vietnamese Tết family dinner
Thịt kho trứng with rice and đồ chua, egg rolls, nem chua and mango sago.
Chinese New Year feast
Lucky beef dumplings, cha siu pork, crispy roast pork, beef chow fun and Hainanese chicken rice.
Korean Seollal table
LA galbi, japchae and bulgogi with rice, plus mochi ice cream for dessert.
💭 Lunar New Year recipes FAQ
Lunar New Year 2027 is on Saturday, February 6, 2027, and it starts the Year of the Goat.
Popular Lunar New Year foods include dumplings, long noodles, spring rolls and egg rolls, braised pork, whole chicken or fish and sweet treats. In Vietnam, thịt kho trứng and pickled vegetables are Tết classics, and in Korea families share dishes like japchae and galbi for Seollal.
Dumplings are shaped like old gold ingots, so eating them is a wish for wealth and good fortune in the new year.
Egg rolls and dumplings can be frozen 1 to 2 weeks ahead, pickles and braised pork taste even better made a few days early, and marinades like cha siu and galbi can be done the day before.
Tết is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday of the year in Vietnam. Families come together, clean and decorate their homes, and share special foods.
🎉 More holiday recipe roundups
Planning more celebrations? Browse my Asian Christmas recipes, Asian Thanksgiving side dishes and best chicken wing recipes for game day.
Which one are you making?
I'd love to hear which recipes are on your Lunar New Year table! Leave a comment below, and tag me @thesavorychopstick on Instagram.
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