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    Home » Appetizers/ Snacks » 25+ Easy Asian Appetizers for a New Year's Party

    25+ Easy Asian Appetizers for a New Year's Party

    Published: Dec 25, 2015 · Modified: Jan 1, 2025 by HWC Magazine · 27 Comments

    25 Asian appetizers for new years party

    Spice up your party with these 25+ Easy Asian Appetizers. We have compiled a few of our favorite Asian finger foods from Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, and China to rock your next New Year party or anytime gathering.

    Our family’s holiday tradition is to serve a few healthy appetizers as the main course on New Year's Eve. It’s a delicious and fun way to eat your way around the Orient at home. From finger-licking air fryer Chinese-Style Garlic Ribs to light and refreshing Thai-styled Chicken lettuce wraps, we have an Asian appetizer to whet your appetite. Let’s get this party started.

    25 Asian appetizers for a New Years party with lettuce wraps, spring rolls and more.

    Chinese Dim Sum Appetizers

    Chinese cuisine is all about sharing food with the ones you love. Little plates called Dim Sum literally translates as “touch the heart” because they are small plates usually served with endless cups of tea (cha). If you have ever tried dim sum or yum cha in a traditional Cantonese restaurant, you know how fun it is to enjoy all the savory and sweet treats that come around on a wheeled cart.

    At home, we prefer a more casual approach. We choose a few delicious Chinese appetizers and display them on an Asian Charcuterie board. Don’t forget the dipping sauces and chopsticks for all to enjoy.

    Serving Chinese Asian appetizers for a New Year party is an interactive and fun way to ring in the new year with family and friends. By the way, we will be serving something a little stronger than tea on New Years eve… just saying! Here are a few of our favorites…

    Homemade Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi 饺子)
    Homemade Chinese Dumplings are the ultimate comfort food! Wrapped in silky dumpling skins and served with a tangy black vinegar sauce, these savory dim sum treats are sure to hook you with just one bite!
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    Plate of pan fried and boiled Chinese dumplings on black plates.
    General Tso Chicken Wings
    Get ready to dig into our finger-licking Crispy Baked General Tso's Chicken Wings! Bursting with savory, tangy, and sweet flavors and just the right amount of heat, these wings are the perfect New Year's Eve appetizer. Coated in a 5-spiced gluten-free sauce so be sure to grab those extra napkins!
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    Gluten free baked General Tso's chicken wings served up on a parchment paper lined plate.
    Asian Steamed Scallops with Garlic Vermicelli
    Impress your guests with Asian Steamed Scallops with Garlic Vermicelli starter. These succulent scallops are served on the half shell, topped with delicate glass noodles and Chinese garlic sauce.
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    Scallop Boats with Vermicelli Noodles
    Air Fryer Spring Rolls
    Addictively crispy Cantonese style Air Fryer Spring Rolls are one of our family’s favorite appetizers! Wrappers are filled with shrimp, ground pork, and vegetables, then air-fried for a healthier dim sum treat. Serve them with a spicy dipping sauce for an extra kick! (Baking Instructions Included)
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    Air fryer spring rolls on a white plate with one cut in half and tea and Chinese New Year decorations in the back.
    Asian Tofu Vegetable Pancakes
    Tender on the inside and crispy around the edges, these savory Asian Tofu Vegetable Pancakes are vegan, gluten-free with an impressive 16 grams of protein per serving. Dip this vegan Asian appetizer in our quick and easy dipping sauce fora festive and healthy way to start the new year.
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    A stack of savory Asian tofu vegetable pancakes on a blue and white plate on a red serving platter.
    Spicy Pan-Fried Beef Bao
    Spicy Pan-Fried Beef Bao are stuffed with tender Sichuan 5 spiced ground beef inside a crispy, light bun. Each bite delivers a flavorful kick. While these tasty Asian appetizers are cooking, your home will smell like a top-notch Chinese restaurant!
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    Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
    Grab your chopsticks and dive into these tender Chinese Eggplant with Garlic! Inspired by the Michelin-star Crystal Jade restaurant, this healthier treat uses air frying to keep it light instead of traditional frying. It’s ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for any home chef!
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    Air fried eggplant with garlic sauce topped with green onions and chilis on white plate.

    Japanese Snacks

    If you have been following us, you know that we used to live in Yokohama, Japan. Our taste buds still crave a good ole fashion 7/11 Sakano No Cheese (yep – that is fish flavored cheese) – don’t knock it until you try it. Perfect with a cold Asahi or Sapporo cold beer and a tuna mayo onigiri.

    But the Japanese appetizers and snacks do not stop there. One of our favorite late-night restaurants was a little 9 seat yakitori restaurant less than a 5-minute walk from the Ishikawa Cho station. You can’t go wrong serving up delicious hot food on a stick with a little Shichi-mi tōgarashi (seven-flavor chili pepper) for dipping.

    Now, you can enjoy the same fun ambience at home sipping on a little umeshu (Japanese plum wine) or a little sake to get the festivities rolling. Warm Japanese appetizers served on a cold and blustery party day is always a hit.

    Crab Sushi Bake
    Satisfy your sushi cravings with this easy Crab Sushi Bake recipe! This cozy appetizer features the delightful flavors of a California Roll, served warm in a delicious casserole. Serve it up with crispy nori sheets.
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    Crab sushi bake assembled and getting topped with Japanese pickles.
    Grilled Shishito Peppers
    Discover how to grill Japanese Shishito Peppers to perfection! In under 10 minutes, you can enjoy these blistered peppers with a smoky, chargrilled flavor that makes them an irresistible low carb Asian appetizer.
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    How to Cook Shishito Peppers on the Grill / https://www.hwcmagazine.com
    Isobeyaki Mochi
    Meet your new favorite Japanese snack: Isobeyaki Mochi! This Asian appetizer is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.  Made with just four ingredients and ready in 10 minutes - perfect for baking, grilling, or frying!
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    Isobeyaki mochi on a Japanese plate served with green tea.
    Sesame Miso Chicken Meatballs
    Experience the delicate flavors of our baked Sesame Miso Chicken Meatballs rolled in crunchy toasted sesame seeds. Dip it in our zesty ponzu sesame dipping sauce for a quick and easy two bite treat.
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    Ses
    Japanese Egg Roll (Tomagoyaki )
    Japanese Egg Roll, or Tomagoyaki, is a light and fluffy omelet made with multiple layers of cooked egg, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and savory flavor. Grab one with your chopsticks - perfect bite sized Asian appetizer.
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    Japanese Egg Roll Tomagoyaki / https://www.hwcmagazine.com

    If you want to reduce the last-minute party preparations, serve these make ahead COLD Japanese Asian appetizers.

    Tuna Mayo Rice Balls (Onigiri)
    This must try onigiri Japanese snack is filled with tuna mayo and wrapped in crispy nori.
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    Onigiri served 2 ways one with sprinkles and one in wrappers with a side of hot green tea.
    Curried Tuna Salad Roll Ups
    Try these cold Curried Tuna Salad Roll Ups for a fun finger-friendly make ahead snack. The iconic flavors of Japanese curry tuna salad and Japanese Daikon pickles are wrapped in a gluten-free tortilla. Ready in 20 minutes, these pinwheel mini sandwiches are creamy, crunchy, and bursting with flavor!
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    Delicious roll up sandwich garnished with Japanese pickles and radishes and green onions on a wooden board.
    Sesame Burdock Root Salad
    Sesame Burdock Root Salad combines braised Japanese gobo root and carrot in a light, creamy sesame mayo dressing. This cold Asian appetizer offers a wonderful balance of sweetness, savory flavor, and a satisfying crunch with a hint of spice!
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    Sesame Burdock Root Salad / https://www.hwcmagazine.com

    Thai Appetizers for a Crowd

    Thai cuisine appetizer recipes are always the first to disappear from the serving table. Brimming with savory, spicy, sweet, sour and umami flavors.  It’s like a party in your mouth.

    Be sure to ring in the new year with our Royal Thai Cuisine Blue Elephant Chili Cocktail. It’s made simply with orange juice, vodka, and chili to spice up your party.

    These Thai Appetizers can be made spicy or mild to suit your tastes. Here are some of our favorites…

    Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    Kick off the New Year with these Easy Thai Style Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and roasted peanuts along with our signature Prik Nam Pla dipping sauce make this Thai appetizer a favorite.
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    Healthy chicken lettuce wrap topped with fresh vegetables, herbs, roasted peanuts of a wooden plate with prik nam pla sauce next to it.
    Grilled Firecracker Shrimp
    These easy grilled Firecracker Shrimp are the new party poppers of the New Year.  Perfectly spicy grilled shrimp with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. 
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    Thai Shrimp Pancakes
    Gluten-Free Thai Shrimp Pancakes are savory pancakes filled with sweet shrimp, aromatics and served with a light and flavorful Thai dipping sauce.
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    shrimp pancakes
    Thai Firecracker Shrimp Party Appetizer
    Thai Firecracker Shrimp Party Appetizer is made with marinated shrimp wrapped in a spring roll wrapper and then pan-fried until golden. Serve it with Prik Nam Pla dipping sauce for a tasty treat!
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    5 Thai Firecracker Shrimp appetizers laying a a lined white plate with limes.

    Vietnamese Finger Foods

    Vietnamese Cuisine is fresh, light and filled with flavor. With loads of fresh herbs, a kick of spice, savory, and umami flavors it’s sure to win you over.  Let’s get the festivities rolling with a tropical rambutan cocktail.

    Rice Paper Dumplings
    Enjoy these crispy rice paper dumplings, packed with a flavorful mix of sweet potato and shiitake mushrooms. Served with a zesty homemade dipping sauce, they’re the ideal gluten-free and vegan hot appetizer!
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    Gluten-free rice paper dumplings on a white plate with dipping sauce.
    Fresh Spring Rolls with Chili Lime Dipping Sauce
    Lighten up with these vibrant Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, filled with crisp vegetables, shrimp, and rice vermicelli. Paired with a spicy chili-lime dipping sauce, they make a refreshing appetizer!
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    Three summer rolls on a wooden blackboard with a small bowl of dipping sauce.
    Vietnamese Crab Pizza
    Introducing your new favorite rice paper snack: crispy Vietnamese Crab Pizza! Topped with eggs, imitation crab, and homemade chili crisp, this quick and easy treat cooks in just 5 minutes, making it perfect Asian snack.
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    Crispy grilled Vietnamese pizza sliced and holding a slice.

    Asian Fusion Appetizer Ideas

    Venison Meatballs with Asian Zing Sauce
    These 30-minutejuicy Venison Meatballs with Asian Zing Sauce are an American-Asian fusion appetizer. Made with lean ground deer meat, pork, tofu, and potsticker aromatics, they’re tender and flavorful. Toss in a tangy, sugar-free sauce or enjoy plain for a tasty low-carb treat.
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    Juicy venison meatballs slathered in a homemade Asian zing sauce in a pan.
    Korean Kimchi Rice Balls
    These bite-sized Kimchi Korean Rice Balls pack big umami flavors—spicy, savory, and tangy. Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature, making them the perfect make ahead appetizer. Plus, we’re sharing a recipe for homemade Japanese furikake seasoning!
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    Kimchi Korean rice balls on a white plate coated in homemade furikake rice seasoning.

    Ring in the New Year

    Celebrate the New Year with our collection of 25+ Easy Asian Appetizers for a New Year's Party! From Vietnamese rice paper dumplings to juicy venison meatballs with Asian Zing Sauce, these delicious recipes are perfect for satisfying your guests' cravings. Cheers to a new year and new Asian inspired appetizers that are sure to impress at your celebration!

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    1. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      February 03, 2025 at 9:15 pm

      Well it looks like you have us covered when it comes to party appetizers. The Thai Firecracker Shrimp Party Appetizer sounds like a good one to start with. Happy New Year.

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      • HWC Magazine says

        February 04, 2025 at 11:31 am

        Thank you Karen. Thai Firecrackers wrapped up in a spring roll wrapper is always the first appetizer to go on a party plate. One of our favorites too.

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    2. Hannah says

      January 16, 2025 at 2:08 pm

      This is a party I need an invite for! I'll take (at least) one of each, please!

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      • HWC Magazine says

        January 17, 2025 at 1:06 pm

        How fun would that be! These Asian appetizers are always a crowd pleaser - something for everyone.

        Reply
    3. Michelle says

      January 01, 2025 at 3:35 am

      Mmmm my mouth is watering, what a delicious compilation of appies to ring in the new year! And it's great you've got such variety, especially for those who are indecisive (hehe) or just want to try everything! Happy New Year, Bobbi!

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      • HWC Magazine says

        January 01, 2025 at 11:45 pm

        Thank you Michelle. We hope there is a little something for everybody. We can never decide on just one Asian appetizer either. Wishing you a very happy and healthy year ahead!

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