Indiana Pizza in Side — Ham, Banana, Curry & Peanuts at Hawaii Restaurant

The Indiana is a sweet-and-savoury thin-crust pizza at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side old town, topped with ham, banana, curry, peanuts and melted cheese. Baked on our 33cm Italian-style base in the wood fire and charcoal oven, it's one of the most talked-about pizzas on our menu for adventurous eaters.

What the Indiana pizza actually is

If you've never seen banana on a pizza, the Indiana is where curiosity turns into a genuinely good decision. This is our fruit-forward, curry-spiced pizza: ham for a salty savoury base, banana for soft sweetness, a warm dusting of curry, peanuts for crunch, and cheese pulling it all together as it melts. It sits somewhere between comfort food and a small adventure, and it wins over more sceptics than you'd expect.

The combination is deliberate. Sweet banana and salty ham are an old pairing that just works; the curry adds warmth and a gently spiced aroma; the peanuts give you texture against the soft melt of the cheese. It's not a subtle pizza, and it doesn't pretend to be. If you like flavours that talk to each other, this is your order.

How Hawaii serves it

Every pizza at Hawaii is made on our thin, crisp 33cm Italian-style base, so the toppings lead and the crust stays light rather than heavy. The Indiana goes into our real wood fire and charcoal oven, which gives the edge that slightly blistered, faintly smoky character you only get from live fire. Ingredients are prepped fresh daily, so the ham, banana and cheese are exactly that — fresh, not sitting around.

It arrives whole and hot, the cheese still bubbling, the banana softened into the melt, the curry warm across the top and the peanuts scattered for that final crunch. It's an easy pizza to share as a table talking point, and just as easy to keep to yourself. We've been making pizzas like this in Side since 2000, so it's a house style we know well.

Who it's for and when to order it

The Indiana is for the curious diner — the one at the table who scans the menu for something they haven't tried anywhere else. It's a favourite conversation-starter for groups, and kids often love it once they realise banana on a pizza is a real thing. If you tend to order the same margherita or pepperoni everywhere you go, this is a low-risk way to break the habit: it's still recognisably pizza, just with a sweet-savoury, curry-warmed twist.

Order it as your main, or bring it out for a shared pizza night alongside a couple of classics so the table gets contrast. It's a fun late-night choice too — we're open daily until 02:00, and a slice of something unusual after an evening out tends to land well.

What to drink with it

The sweet-and-spiced profile of the Indiana pairs well with a cold beer, which cuts through the richness and refreshes between bites, or with a glass of wine from the bar if you'd rather. For something with a sense of occasion, our signature Blue Hawaii cocktail or one of our frozen cocktails leans into the tropical, fruity side of the dish. Dining with the family? The kids can join in with one of our alcohol-free kids cocktails. And if you're in before 20:00, don't forget Happy Hour runs daily from 19:00 to 20:00.

How it fits the wider menu

The Indiana is one corner of a big pizza list at Hawaii. If banana isn't quite your thing yet, start with the classics and work your way over — see our guides to the best pizza in Side, the margherita, and the Hawaii pizza with its own sweet-savoury pineapple angle. Curry fans should also read our curry in Side guide for more warmly spiced options across the menu. And because every pizza here rides on the same foundation, it's worth understanding our thin-crust 33cm base and the wood fire and charcoal grill that give our food its character. Feeding a crowd? A family pizza night is one of the easiest ways to try a few together.

Practical details

Prices change with the season, so we don't print them here — check the live menu for today's Indiana price and the full pizza list. To be sure of a table, especially in high season or for a group, book a table online or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83. We're in Side old town on 512. Sokak, open daily 10:00–02:00, with free hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels (affordable two-way transfer if you're further out), plus takeaway and delivery to nearby hotels if you'd rather eat in. Whether you dine in under the lights or have it brought to you, the Indiana travels well — sweet, savoury, spiced and worth the curiosity.