Tropical Chicken in Side — Chicken Fillet with Banana, Orange, Pineapple & Saffron Sauce at Hawaii

Tropical Chicken at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side is a chicken fillet served with banana, orange and pineapple in a saffron sauce. It's one of our Chicken Specialities — a bright, fruit-forward plate for anyone who likes their chicken sweet, golden and a little different from the usual grill.

What Tropical Chicken is at Hawaii

This is our take on a fruit-and-chicken classic, and it does exactly what the name promises. The base is a chicken fillet, and around it comes banana, orange and pineapple pulled together by a saffron sauce. That's the whole idea: tender chicken meeting soft fruit, with saffron giving the sauce its warm golden colour and gentle, distinctive aroma.

If you've had "tropical" or "Hawaiian" chicken elsewhere, ours is its own thing — we're not hiding the fruit or reducing it to a garnish. Banana, orange and pineapple are part of the dish, sitting in the sauce with the fillet rather than off to the side. It leans sweet and mellow rather than sharp or spicy, so it's the plate to pick when you want comfort and a bit of sunshine on the fork instead of heat.

How we serve it in Side old town

Tropical Chicken comes off our kitchen as part of the Chicken Specialities section — chicken done in ways that go beyond a plain grilled breast. The fillet is the anchor; the banana, orange and pineapple bring the softness and the fruit-sweetness; the saffron sauce ties everything together and gives the plate its colour. It's the kind of dish that looks as good as it tastes, which is why it earns its spot on the specialities list.

Everything at Hawaii is prepped from fresh ingredients daily, and we've been cooking on Side's old town streets (512. Sk., Manavgat) since 2000. You can eat it in the restaurant, take it away, or have it delivered nearby — whatever suits your evening.

Who it's for and when to order it

Order Tropical Chicken if you like the sweet-and-savoury combination — chicken that plays nicely with fruit. It's a great pick for anyone who finds a heavy steak or a spicy curry too much, and it's friendly to less adventurous eaters at the table who still want something a bit special. Families do well here: while one person goes for our thin-crust pizza and another for a steak, Tropical Chicken keeps the fruit-lovers happy.

It works for a relaxed lunch, an easy dinner, or a late supper — the kitchen runs daily from 10:00 to 02:00, so there's no rush. Not sure it's for you? Our guide to chicken dishes in Side lays out the whole Chicken Specialities line-up so you can compare before you decide.

What to drink with it

The fruit and saffron in this dish love a crisp, cold beer — a Efes or a Corona cuts through the sweetness nicely. If you'd rather have wine, a glass of Kavaklıdere Çankaya (white) keeps things light and refreshing against the fruit, while Yakut is there if you prefer red; there's more in our Turkish wine guide.

For a cocktail that matches the tropical mood, our signature Blue Hawaii or a frozen daiquiri is the obvious partner — take a look at the cocktail bar and swing by during Happy Hour (daily 19:00–20:00). Prefer the traditional route? A measure of rakı is always on hand. Kids aren't left out either — we do alcohol-free kids cocktails alongside the meal.

How it fits the rest of the menu

Tropical Chicken sits among a long list of chicken options — from Chicken Kiev to chicken tikka masala and our chicken wings. Beyond the chicken, the wider menu spans a wood fire and charcoal grill, thin-crust 33cm Italian-style pizzas, and plenty more — so a mixed table is easy to please. Start light with something from our starters and meze, and if you've saved room, the banana split keeps the fruit theme going right to the end.

Practical: prices, booking and pickup

For today's price on Tropical Chicken, check our live menu at /menu/ — it's always current. To hold a table, use our online reservation or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83. We offer free hotel pickup (round trip) from selected hotels and affordable two-way transfer from further out, so getting to us in Side old town is simple. Takeaway and nearby delivery are available too. We're open every day, 10:00–02:00 — come hungry.