Menu Items

Menu Items

Menu Items represent the actual food and beverage products offered by your restaurant. Each item can include pricing, category assignment, availability status, and optional customization through modifiers.

Menu Items List

1. What Are Menu Items?

A Menu Item is a sellable product listed in your restaurant system. It appears in the POS interface and can be selected by staff or customers.

Each item is connected to:

  • Category – Organizes the item.
  • Price – Base selling price.
  • Modifiers – Customization options.
  • Status – Active or Inactive.
Items must be created before they can be ordered through POS.

2. Accessing Menu Items

  1. Login to the Dashboard.
  2. Go to Menu from the sidebar.
  3. Select Menu Items.

The Menu Items page displays all created items in a structured table format.

3. Understanding the Menu Items Table

The table includes:

  • Item Name – Name of the dish.
  • Category – Assigned category.
  • Price – Base selling price.
  • Status – Active or inactive visibility.
  • Actions – Update or Delete options.
Use the search bar to quickly locate specific items in large menus.

4. Creating a New Menu Item

  1. Click Add Item.
  2. Select the appropriate Category.
  3. Enter the Item Name.
  4. Set the Base Price.
  5. Upload an item image (optional but recommended).
  6. Add description if required.
  7. Save the item.

Example Items

  • Paneer Butter Masala
  • Chicken Biryani
  • Veg Burger
  • Cold Coffee
Always assign the correct category to maintain menu organization.

5. Updating a Menu Item

  1. Click the Update button.
  2. Edit required fields.
  3. Save changes.
Price changes are applied instantly across POS and digital menu.

6. Deleting a Menu Item

  1. Click the Delete icon.
  2. Confirm deletion.
Deleted items cannot be recovered. Consider marking items as Inactive instead.

7. Item Availability Management

Items can be temporarily disabled without deleting them.

  • Active – Item appears in POS and menu.
  • Inactive – Item is hidden.
Use Inactive status for seasonal or temporarily unavailable items.

8. Assigning Modifiers to Menu Items

After creating modifier groups and item modifiers, they can be linked to menu items for customization.

  • Select the item.
  • Assign relevant modifier groups.
  • Save changes.
Modifiers will appear automatically in POS when the item is selected.

9. Best Practices

  • Use clear and standardized naming conventions.
  • Add high-quality images for better presentation.
  • Review pricing regularly.
  • Avoid duplicate items.
  • Organize items properly using categories.
A well-structured menu reduces order errors and speeds up service.
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