Turkish Pan (Sac) at Hawaii, Side — Sizzling Chicken & Meat Skillet

A Turkish pan (sac) in Side is a sizzling skillet dish where marinated chicken or meat is cooked with vegetables over a hot metal pan and brought bubbling to your table. At Hawaii Restaurant in Side old town, you can order the Chicken pan or the mixed Turkish pan, both fired over wood and charcoal.

What is a Turkish pan (sac)?

If you've spotted "sac" or "pan" on a menu in Side and weren't quite sure what to expect, here's the simple version. "Sac" (pronounced roughly "sahch") is the shallow, curved metal griddle that gives this dish its name. The meat is chopped small, seasoned, and tossed with peppers, onions, tomatoes and herbs, then cooked fast and hot so everything caramelises at the edges while staying juicy in the middle. It arrives at your table still sizzling — the sound and the aroma are half the fun.

It sits somewhere between a stir-fry and a slow braise: quicker and drier than a casserole, but far richer than a plain grill. That makes it a brilliant first Turkish dish for visitors who want something warm, generous and easy to share, without any surprises.

The Chicken pan at Hawaii

Our Chicken pan is the gentle way in. Tender chicken is cooked down with peppers, onion and tomato until the vegetables soften into the sauce and the whole pan turns glossy. It's mild, comforting and popular with children and anyone who prefers their food without too much heat. Because it's cooked to order in a single pan, it comes to the table piping hot and full of flavour.

If you enjoy chicken cooked this way, you might also like our slow-cooked chicken casserole in Side, which trades the quick sizzle for a longer, softer braise in an earthenware pot.

The Turkish pan — a mixed, meatier version

The Turkish pan is the fuller-flavoured cousin. It brings meat together with the same medley of vegetables and Turkish spices, cooked over our wood-fire and charcoal grill for that unmistakable smoky depth. It's a hearty, rustic plate — the kind of dish locals order when they want something honest and filling rather than fancy. Scoop it up with warm bread and you have a proper meal.

Both pans share the same soul: fresh ingredients, high heat, and no shortcuts. Nothing is pre-made and reheated — the pan is built and cooked when you order it.

How to eat it

A sac pan is made for sharing. Set it in the middle of the table, hand everyone some bread, and let people help themselves. It pairs naturally with a fresh salad and a cold drink — and yes, we're a bar too, so you'll find 30+ cocktails and a Happy Hour from 19:00 to 20:00 if you fancy something alongside your meal.

Prefer a wider spread? Explore the charcoal and clay-pot dishes on our Turkish kebab atlas, or go for a shared platter from our mixed grill in Side if there are a few of you at the table.

Halal meat and family dining

All our meat and chicken are halal (halal slaughter), so the Chicken pan and Turkish pan are prepared with halal meat. We're a family-friendly restaurant where children are always welcome. Please note we are also a bar and do serve alcohol; pork is available only on request, prepared in a separate area with dedicated equipment. If you have any questions about ingredients or preparation, just ask our team — we're happy to help.

Where to find us and how to visit

Hawaii Restaurant & Karaoke Bar has been part of Side old town (512. Sk., Manavgat/Antalya) since 2000. We're open every day from 10:00 to 02:00, with wood-fire and charcoal grilling, karaoke, and live sport on the screens — football, Premier League, Champions League, Formula 1 and hockey.

We welcome guests from Side, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Gündoğdu, Ilıca and Manavgat, with free hotel pickup from selected hotels and an affordable two-way transfer for others. Browse the full menu to see the Chicken pan, Turkish pan and everything else, then book a table or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83. See you at the table.