Birthday Party Food Ideas That Aren’t Pizza

Nothing against ‘za. But for a choice less ordinary, go with one of our six local picks, from bao buns to mini meatloafs.

By Samantha Lande October 21, 2014

Kids are the biggest birthday party animals out there. And what do you get at birthday parties? Pizza, pizza … and more pizza. Nothing against ‘za (it’s so quick and easy!), but for a choice less ordinary, go with one of our picks. Flip through this album for six choices, from bao buns to mini meatloafs, that are a welcome change from cheese and tomato sauce.

Bao Buns

The squishy hot Chinese steamed buns from Wow Bao are perfectly sized for little party people. Buns stuffed with teriyaki chicken and whole wheat edamame will please the kids, while adults may want to kick up the heat with spicy Kung Pao chicken or spicy Mongolian beef. For more variety add a tray of pot stickers, filled with chicken, veggies, or pork and cabbage.

Click here for locations across the city. For catering, call 888-4-WOWBAO. More info online at wowbao.com.

What will you serve at your kid’s next birthday party? Let us know in the Comments below!

— Samantha Lande