Step into the fantastical world of anime and indulge in a culinary adventure like no other at the Cartoon-inspired Food Festival hosted by Little Soi in Coimbatore. From Naruto’s steaming bowl of ramen noodles adorned with iconic Narutomaki fish cakes to Luffy’s favorite succulent meat on the bone, this festival offers a tantalizing array of dishes inspired by beloved anime characters.
This unique festival brings the vibrant global culture of anime to Coimbatore, seamlessly blended with an Asian gourmet culinary experience. Little Soi, known for its diverse Asian cuisines including Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese delights, elevates the experience with a special menu featuring more Asian delights tailored for both anime and food enthusiasts alike.
The gastronomic journey commences with a bowl of Thai tom kha soup, featuring creamy coconut milk infused with aromatic lemongrass, offering a harmonious fusion of rich and refreshing flavors. Anime-inspired appetizers delight the palate with Sanji’s Okonomiyaki, a Japanese pancake topped with an array of ingredients including tofu, seafood, cabbage, avocado, and Japanese mayonnaise, paying homage to the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates from the anime One Piece.
Continuing the anime-themed feast, guests savor Luffy’s meat on the bone, a dish showcasing ground chicken enveloping hard-boiled eggs and skewered with a drumstick bone, delivering an authentic taste of modern Japanese cuisine. Little Soi ensures inclusivity by offering tofu and avocado variations for vegetarian patrons, maintaining the authenticity of Asian flavors.
The culinary journey reaches new heights with the Rengoku bento box, inspired by the character from Demon Slayer, featuring shoyu chicken, sushi rice, teriyaki glazed tofu, and shrimp elegantly packed in a bento box, combining aesthetic appeal with practical functionality.
Complementing the lively food offerings, the drinks menu boasts a variety of bubble teas, including refreshing flavors like mango, passion fruit, and strawberry, as well as creamy options such as lotus biscoff and taro.
Concluding the meal on a sweet note, guests indulge in the signature dessert, the Little Soi sphere, featuring a scoop of caramel ice cream encased within a hollow chocolate sphere that melts upon the pouring of hot chocolate, providing a truly immersive dessert experience.
As a memento of this delectable integration of food and popular culture, patrons receive posters and laptop stickers to commemorate their culinary adventure.
Located at the urban center of Lakshmi Mills, Avinashi Road, Little Soi offers a dining experience for two at approximately ₹1,500. Open for lunch from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and dinner from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., reservations can be made by calling 8098252640.
