New Year’s is almost here, and that means it’s time to get ready to celebrate with your favorite people! And let’s be real! No party is complete without amazing food. Great eats are the secret ingredient to ringing in the new year the right way! Especially when you’re planning a celebration with your family and friends, treating them the right way requires a nice and careful menu scavenging, ensuring everyone has something to enjoy.
This article is just that! We’ll explore the best food ideas for families in Calgary that’ll let you celebrate just the right way.
New Year's Eve Food Ideas For Families In Calgary
1. Himalayan Butter Chicken
Who doesn’t love the idea of indulging in the velvety richness of butter chicken—with a twist? This globally loved dish is renowned for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and bold, robust flavors, making it a perfect centerpiece for your New Year’s dinner celebration.
At our restaurant in Calgary, we make this masterpiece dish with the freshest ingredients and a few secret touches that will make your celebration unforgettable. Our version features tender chicken, marinated in a blend of spices, and slow-cooked to perfection in a traditional tomato-based gravy. The creamy, buttery sauce is topped with yogurt, creating flavors that truly melt in your mouth.
Served with a bed of buttered rice and delicately spiced Himalayan flatbread, the dish is a perfect way to give a kickstart to the year ahead.
2. Nepali Shrimp Chow Mein
Ignite a boldfire of flavors to your celebration with this epic dish that is sure to leave you asking for more. Our restaurant in Calgary prepares the dish using the finest blend of ingredients that infuse a lingering taste, you won’t forget forever. Well quite literally! We mean it!
The dish features the goodness of noodles tossed with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and Nepali spices. Seasoned with a blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili for a hint of heat, this dish packs a punch for anyone looking forward to a great traditional meal.
Garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this chowmein is a perfect new year’s dinner idea for families looking to try something bold and beautiful.
3. Lamb Shank
Enjoy the unique flavors of our lamb shank, made with tender, locally sourced lamb from Lambtastic Farms. Slow-cooked to perfection, the lamb is infused with authentic spices, delivering an experience like never before with every bite.
At our restaurant in Calgary we serve the dish with ghee rice offering a comforting complement to the bold flavors of the lamb. To complete the dish, a side of creamy yogurt provides a cooling contrast and adds seven stars to the overall ensemble.
4. Chef’s Signature Momo
Quite literally, momos are one of the most popular items on the menus of restaurants in Calgary and for good reason. At our restaurant, this iconic dish is at the heart of our culinary identity, inspiring not only our menu but also our name, as it beautifully represents our flavors and roots.
The Chef’s Signature Momo offers a blend of variety and flavor, offering a party on your plate with six different types of momos: steamed momo, chili momo, timur momo, jhol momo, fried momo, and tandoori momo. Each category is crafted to perfection, and you can customize your filling with options like meat, chicken, veggies, or a delightful combination of vegetables and paneer.
Perfect for sharing with family and friends, momos are bite-sized delights that bring comfort and bold flavors to your New Year’s meal.
5. Spring Rolls
Celebrate the perfect New Year's dinner with the ultimate crunch and crisp at the best restaurant in Calgary. Spring rolls and wine make the perfect pair, creating a match made in culinary heaven. Our chefs craft this widely loved street food using the finest ingredients and secret spices that truly make all the difference.
Our Spring Rolls offer two mouth watering options: the Vegetable variety, filled with a mix of chopped vegetables, herbs, and spices for a crunchy, flavorful bite, served with house-made aachar; and the Chicken option, featuring tender chicken wrapped in crispy spring roll wrappers, complemented by momo house achar and a refreshing slaw for a fusion of bold flavors and textures.
If you're looking to celebrate New Year's Eve in Calgary with the best food by your side, make sure to visit Calgary Momo House, where we celebrate with you through every dish. Our menu is packed with rich flavors and authentic recipes that will have you saying 'wow' with every single bite.
