Chicken Schnitzel in Side: Your Choice of Three Sauces

Yes, you can order Chicken Schnitzel in Side at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in the old town. It sits in the Chicken Specialities section of the menu and comes with your choice of mushroom, pepper or béarnaise sauce. Hawaii is open daily 10:00–02:00, and current prices are always on the live menu.

What the menu says

The menu line for Chicken Schnitzel is short and to the point: it is served with mushroom, pepper or béarnaise sauce. That choice of sauce is the real decision you make at the table, and it changes the character of the plate quite a lot. Everything else about how the kitchen prepares it, from the coating to what arrives alongside, is best checked with your server on the night, because the menu does not spell it out and we would rather you hear it from the people cooking it.

What a chicken schnitzel usually is

A classic chicken schnitzel is usually a chicken breast fillet that has been flattened so it cooks quickly and evenly, then coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden. The flattening is the secret: a thin piece of chicken stays juicy in the middle while the outside turns crisp. It is one of the most familiar dishes across Central Europe and a comforting choice for anyone who wants something simple after a long beach day.

Because this is a general description of the style, ask your server how Hawaii prepares its version if you have particular preferences, for example about the coating or the side dishes.

Choosing your sauce

• Mushroom sauce: the gentle, creamy-leaning option in most kitchens. A safe pick for children and for anyone who likes mild, savoury flavours.
• Pepper sauce: usually built around cracked peppercorns, giving warmth rather than chilli heat. Good if you like a bit more personality on the plate.
• Béarnaise sauce: the classic butter-and-herb sauce often associated with steak, traditionally flavoured with tarragon. Rich and indulgent, and lovely against a crisp coating.

If you cannot decide, ask whether the sauce can be served on the side. Keeping the sauce separate also keeps the coating crisper for longer, which many schnitzel fans prefer.

Chicken Schnitzel vs Wiener schnitzel

Hawaii also serves a Wiener schnitzel, listed under Steaks & Internationals as 200 gr. served with vegetables and potatoes. The name comes from Vienna, and in the traditional Austrian recipe a Wiener schnitzel is made from veal and served very simply, often with lemon. A chicken schnitzel follows the same flatten, coat and fry idea but uses chicken, which is milder and lighter.

The practical difference at Hawaii is the sauce: the Chicken Schnitzel comes with a choice of three sauces, while the Wiener schnitzel menu line mentions vegetables and potatoes. If you want to know exactly which meat the kitchen uses for its Wiener schnitzel, ask your server. Our schnitzel guide covers the Wiener version in more detail.

Schnitzel or grilled chicken?

Chicken at Hawaii comes in two broad styles. Breaded dishes like the schnitzel give you crunch and comfort. Grilled dishes, such as the Grilled chicken fillet, which comes with the same choice of mushroom, pepper or béarnaise sauce, are cooked over wood fire and charcoal for a smokier, leaner result. If you are weighing the two, our grilled vs fried chicken explainer walks through texture, flavour and how each style suits different appetites.

Who it suits

• Families: schnitzel is familiar to most children, and the mushroom sauce is a gentle option. Younger children also have their own kids menu, with dishes such as Chicken Nuggets with Chips.
• Guests who prefer halal: all meat and chicken at Hawaii is halal-slaughtered. Pork is served only on request and prepared separately.
• Comfort-food fans: if you want something reliable rather than adventurous, this is a dependable order.

Something to drink with it

Hawaii is a bar as well as a restaurant, so you can pair your schnitzel with a cold beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail. Happy Hour runs daily from 19:00 to 20:00, which makes an early dinner easy to plan. For children there are alcohol-free kids' cocktails such as the Barbie and the Spider Man.

Exploring the rest of the chicken menu

The Chicken Specialities section is one of the broadest on the menu, from the garlic-butter Chicken Kiev to Chicken Bombay, Tropical Chicken and the Chicken Plank steak served on an oak plank. Our chicken dishes guide lays them all out side by side so you can pick by mood.

Getting there and booking

Hawaii Restaurant & Bar has been serving in Side old town since 2000. Free round-trip hotel pickup is available from selected hotels, with a paid two-way transfer from farther areas. Takeaway is available, and delivery covers nearby addresses. To check current prices, see the live menu, and to save a table, book online or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83.