Best Butter Chicken Edmonton: New Everest's Recipe

New Everest uses an original Indian recipe for its Butter Chicken that hasn't changed since opening on Whyte Ave in Strathcona. Chicken tikka marinates in yogurt and authentic spices, then cooks in a house-made makhni sauce: rich, creamy, bold. The spices cut through instead of getting drowned out by cream.

What Makes Butter Chicken Different at New Everest

Most butter chicken in Edmonton tastes the same: sweet, flat, made from a shortcut sauce that's been sitting on the stove since lunch service. Across Alberta, you'll find restaurants chasing the same tired formula. New Everest breaks that pattern.

The Butter Chicken shows up on the plate in its makhni sauce, and the first spoonful tells you something's different. The spices actually taste like something, not buried under cream. The chicken tikka itself is tender enough to break apart with the naan. The sauce layers: yogurt tang underneath, charred tomato sweetness, cream richness on top. That's what separates a good butter chicken from a forgettable one.

Regular customers from Strathcona, Garneau, and Ritchie keep ordering it because consistency matters. The owner cooks on-site. Nothing sits around. Every plate that goes out tastes like the one before it and the one before that.

The Makhni Sauce: Original Recipe, Not a Shortcut

The makhni sauce is where the real work happens. Most Indian restaurants use a powdered base or a store-bought blend. New Everest builds theirs from scratch.

Tomatoes get charred first. Charring takes time, but it deepens the flavor. Caramelized sweetness instead of raw tang. Those charred tomatoes go into yogurt, spices, and aromatics. The sauce simmers for hours. By the time the cream goes in, the base is already built. So the cream adds silkiness, not heaviness.

The chicken tikka soaks in this makhni sauce just long enough to absorb the flavor. Pull the spoon through the curry and watch it settle slowly. That's sauce built right. This approach takes double the time of a shortcut, which is exactly why most restaurants don't bother. New Everest does.

What to Pair with Butter Chicken

Order Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan. This is the pairing that works. The naan is soft and buttery, warm from the tandoor. Scoop up every last bit of makhni sauce. That combination is why regulars order it night after night.

If you're vegetarian, add Shahi Paneer. Homemade cheese in a mild creamy sauce with tomatoes. The contrast works: butter chicken spiced, Shahi Paneer mild. Order them together and you can toggle between bold and subtle with each bite.

Want to go bigger? Order the Lamb Rogan Josh as a second curry. This is a Kashmiri recipe built on red spice and time. The lamb marinates in yogurt and Kashmiri chili for hours, then braises low and slow. Tender. Aromatic. The kind of dish that reminds you why these recipes survived for centuries. Pair it with the butter chicken and you've got a meal that'll stay with you.

Where to Find Us on Whyte Ave and How to Order

New Everest is at 10540 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, in the heart of Strathcona. The restaurant itself is small by design: a few tables, a tight menu, a kitchen that moves with intention. Walk in and you'll see the tandoor firing. The owner greets regulars by name. That's the experience.

But you don't need to come in person to get the same quality. Order online at neweverest.ca for delivery or pickup across Edmonton neighborhoods including Strathcona, Garneau, Queen Alexandra, Ritchie, Bonnie Doon, King Edward Park, McKernan, Belgravia, and Magrath Heights. They also deliver to nearby areas like Twin Brooks, Terwillegar Towne, Tawa, and Haddow.

Call (780) 250-4118 if you want to talk through the menu. They're open every day, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Pick up orders online and get 10% off. Takeout is faster than delivery and closer to how the dish was meant to taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes New Everest's butter chicken different from other Edmonton restaurants?

New Everest uses an original Indian recipe with house-made makhni sauce, not a shortcut blend. The chicken tikka marinates in yogurt and authentic spices, then cooks in a sauce built on charred tomatoes and finished with cream. The result is richer, spicier, and more balanced than most Edmonton versions. Bold spices cut through the creaminess; nothing's overly sweet.

Is the butter chicken made fresh to order?

Yes. Every dish at New Everest is made fresh to order. The makhni sauce simmers for hours, and nothing sits on the stove all day. That commitment to freshness is why the flavors stay bold and balanced from first bite to last.

What should I pair with butter chicken at New Everest?

Garlic Naan is the classic pairing. It's soft and buttery, perfect for scooping every last bit of makhni sauce. If you're vegetarian, try the Shahi Paneer alongside it: homemade cheese in a mild creamy sauce with tomatoes. For a more complete meal, add Lamb Rogan Josh, a tender, aromatic Kashmiri curry that complements the butter chicken beautifully.

Where is New Everest located and how do I order?

New Everest is at 10540 Whyte Ave NW in Edmonton's Strathcona neighborhood. Order online at neweverest.ca for delivery or pickup, or call (780) 250-4118. They're open Monday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Get 10% off all online pickup orders.

Do you deliver to my neighborhood?

New Everest delivers across Edmonton neighborhoods including Strathcona, Garneau, Queen Alexandra, Ritchie, Bonnie Doon, King Edward Park, McKernan, Belgravia, and Magrath Heights, plus nearby areas like Twin Brooks, Terwillegar Towne, Tawa, and Haddow. Check your postal code at neweverest.ca when ordering.