As a parent, you know the challenge of trying to feed a picky eater, especially when serving healthy food. Often, what you offer to them is different than what they actually eat. What if Japanese food is the secret to your stress-free dining? It’s easy to hold, and full of familiar flavours disguised as unique shapes.
Here are the top 5 beginner dishes that will turn your kids into Japanese dish fans, and save you from cooking another frozen nugget.
1. Chicken Karaage Handroll
Chicken karaage is the Japanese version of a chicken nugget, but better. If you can get your kid to eat chicken, you’re halfway there. Our karaage in this roll is marinated, lightly battered, then fried until crispy. The crunchiness, mixed with savoury nori wrap, will taste like a treat.
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Alternatively, let them try the mild, creamy Avocado Cucumber Handroll. It’s fresh without intense flavours.
2. Gyoza
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You can order these Japanese dumplings in either pan-fried or deep fried at Pika Sushi. Our Pork or Veggie Gyoza are warm and easy to chew. The filling is mild and savoury, and the shape is perfectly made for little hands. At affordable prices for three to five pieces, you’ve found a way to introduce them to a new texture.
3. Sweet Tofu Pockets (Inari)
If your kid has a sweet tooth, this will likely win their heart. Inari is a pouch of fried tofu that has been simmered in a sweet soy marinade. Traditionally, it is stuffed with sushi rice. But, we offer a modern twist topped with avocado, seaweed salad, Chicken Teriyaki, Tuna, or California. Kids will love the sweet taste, and the shape keeps them interested.
4. Pika Sushi Kids Pack
Sometimes you don’t have the energy to negotiate a menu with your kids. We get it. That’s why our Kids Pack exists. Presented in a fun compartmentalized car, this pack pairs 1 sushi handroll or pieces of chicken karaage with fries and apple juice. It’s a no-fuss meal that looks like an adventure for them.
5. Taiyaki
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Need a reward for finishing dinner? Skip the chocolate bar and grab a taiyaki. This warm, fish-shaped cake is filled with sweet red bean paste or custard. They’ll love the shape, plus it’s baked, so you don’t have to worry about the grease.
Let Them Choose: The Stress-Free Strategy
The best part about taking your kids to Pika Sushi is the grab-and-go setup. You don’t have to wait for a table while your kid has a meltdown. You can walk in, let them choose what they want from our display, and out in minutes.
Start with the cooked options (like the karaage or gyoza). Soon they might be ready enough to explore another flavour (salmon sashimi, for example). But, for now, find our store near you and celebrate dining out without a fight.
