Indian Food in Side — Curry, Tikka Masala & Korma at Hawaii Restaurant

If you're walking through Side old town with a curry craving, here's the honest answer most sites won't give you: there aren't many dedicated Indian houses in Side, and you probably won't find a proper tandoor oven turning out fresh naan on this stretch of the Turkish coast. What you will find at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar, right in the heart of the old town on 512. Sk., is a genuinely satisfying curry night — spiced, aromatic chicken dishes cooked to order over a real wood fire and charcoal grill, served since 2000.

We want to be straight with you from the start, because a good meal shouldn't come with surprises. Hawaii is an international kitchen, not an authentic Indian restaurant. But if what you're really after is that warm, creamy, gently-spiced comfort of a curry after a day in the sun, we've got a corner of the menu built exactly for that.

The Indian-influenced dishes we actually serve

Everything below is real and on our menu — no bluffing. Our Chicken Specialities section is where curry lovers should look first:

• Chicken Tikka Masala — the crowd-pleaser. Tender chicken in a rich, tomato-forward, mildly spiced sauce. If you order one thing on a curry night, most people start here.
• Chicken Korma — the mildest, creamiest option. Perfect if you love the flavour but not the heat, and a safe bet for anyone easing kids or nervous eaters into a curry.
• Chicken Bombay — a punchier, more aromatic plate for guests who want a little more character on the fork.
• Chicken Curry — the honest, straightforward version, done properly.

Over in our Mexican section you'll also find Jalfrezi Curry Chicken — a brighter, peppery curry for anyone who likes a bit of a kick. And if you or someone at the table wants something gentler, Chicken Stir Fry and Tropical Chicken sit right alongside, so nobody has to compromise. For the full picture of what our kitchen does with poultry, our guide to chicken dishes in Side and our wider curry in Side rundown are both worth a read before you sit down.

Meat-free? You're covered

Curry night doesn't have to leave vegetarians out. We serve a proper Vegetarian Curry, plus a spread of other meat-free plates from vegetarian burritos to a vegetarian pizza. Tell your waiter what you avoid and the kitchen will guide you honestly — we won't pretend a dish is something it isn't. If you're planning a mixed table, our vegetarian and veggie food guide lays out the options.

What we don't do — and where to find it on our menu instead

Let's clear up the searches that bring people here. Butter chicken, naan, tandoori, biryani, samosa and poppadoms are not on our menu. We'd rather tell you now than disappoint you at the table. There's no clay tandoor here, and we don't fry samosas or bake naan.

But here's the good news: the flavours people love butter chicken for — that creamy, mild, comforting sauce — live in our Chicken Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala. If you came looking for a mild, family-friendly curry, order one of those and you'll leave happy. Instead of naan to mop up the sauce, we bake fresh garlic bread, and our rice-and-grill sides do the job beautifully. Think of it as the same craving, answered by a kitchen that cooks everything fresh daily over real fire.

Why a curry night at Hawaii works

We're built for the way people actually eat on holiday. Everything is cooked to order — nothing sitting under a lamp. We're open every day from 10:00 to 02:00, year-round, so a late curry after the beach or a football match is no problem. And because we're a family restaurant at heart, curry night doesn't mean leaving the kids out: there's a full kids menu and a range of fun alcohol-free children's cocktails (Spider Man, Barbie, Redkiss and our own Hawaii Cocktail) to keep the little ones happy while you enjoy your tikka masala.

Fancy a drink alongside? We're a proper bar too. A cold Efes, a glass of Turkish wine, or a cocktail from our list all pair well with spice — and our daily Happy Hour (19:00–20:00 on selected drinks) is a nice way to start the evening. Rather stay in? We do takeaway and delivery to nearby areas, so curry night can come to your apartment too.

Getting here & booking your table

You'll find us in the heart of Side old town. From selected hotels we offer free round-trip pickup, and for guests staying farther out there's an affordable two-way transfer — just ask when you book. To make sure your table is waiting, reserve online at our reservation page or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83. Tell us it's a curry night and we'll look after you.

Prices change with the season and the menu, so we won't quote figures here — check the live menu or ask your waiter, and they'll happily talk you through the spice levels too. Come hungry.