Gone are the days when parents would decide what their children ate. Now kids as young as three know exactly what they want for their meals. Pizza, pasta and noodles are just some of the things that top their list. But what happens when it’s too spicy or unhealthy for their little bodies? This is where a kids menu comes in handy. 

Hotel Hindusthan International has introduced quite a Kids Menu at Mythh, the coffee shop, starring burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta and fun desserts. Not only are the dishes presented in an eye-catching manner with ample colour on the plate, the names of the dishes will also lure the little ones — Chota Bheem Club Sandwich, Power of Shaktiman Noodles, Doraemon’s Special Mini Burger and many more cartoon characters are served up.

“We get a lot of kids on the weekends and we thought a special menu, with non-spicy and healthy items, would be well accepted. We’ve put in a lot of thought behind the names of the dishes and how to present them in an attractive way,” said new executive chef Bipul Majumder. 

So now your tots can munch on their favourite grub while you can eat your grown-up food. It’s a win-win!

Ninja Technique: A three-layer pancake sandwich of sorts with chocolate, ricotta and mascarpone filling. Served with mixed berry jam and jujubes, a sure hit with the kids. Rs 225

Make Your Own Spiderman Pizza: A 10-inch thin crust pizza you can create by choosing ingredients according to your young ’uns tastes. Pick any four veg toppings or two veg and two non-veg toppings for your custom-made pizza. Rs 325 (veg) and Rs 375 (non-veg)

Always Spongebob Special Pasta: Make your own pasta dish by choosing the type of pasta and sauce. The spice level is zero and it’s yumm for your tiny tot. Rs 325

Jaggu Likes: This one will keep both mum and munchkin happy. A colourful fruit salad of kiwi, melons and dragon fruit with a raspberry dressing which is healthy, with some marshmallows thrown in for good measure. Rs 225

About 15 kids from Miranda House (Kankurgachhi, CR Avenue and Beadon Street branches) had a fun day out, dressed as their favourite cartoon characters, watching magic shows and munching on food made just for them. 

Text: Deborima Ganguly
Pictures: Arnab Mondal