Soups in Side: Tomato, Mushroom and Chicken Soup at Hawaii

Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side old town serves three soups in its Starters section: Tomato soup, Mushroom soup and Chicken soup. They make a warming start on cooler evenings, a light lunch with garlic bread, or a gentle option for children. Hawaii is open daily 10:00–02:00; current prices are on the live menu.

Why order soup on holiday?

Soup is not the first thing most people think of in a Mediterranean resort, but it earns its place more often than you might expect. Spring and autumn evenings in Side can turn cool once the sun goes down, a long day of sightseeing or boat trips can leave you wanting something gentle, and sometimes you simply want a light lunch rather than a full plate. A bowl of soup handles all of those moments.

The three soups on the menu

The menu lists the soups by name without a detailed description, so below we explain what each style usually is. Recipes vary from kitchen to kitchen, so ask your server how Hawaii prepares them, especially if you have dietary needs.

Tomato soup

A classic tomato soup is usually smooth, bright and gently tangy, made from cooked tomatoes and often finished with herbs or a touch of cream. It is the lightest-tasting of the three and a familiar choice for children and adults alike. If you want to know whether it is made with a vegetable or meat stock, ask before ordering.

Mushroom soup

A typical mushroom soup is earthy and comforting, often blended until smooth and sometimes enriched with cream. It is a natural match for a cool evening and pairs well with bread for dipping. Again, if you are vegetarian or avoid dairy, check with your server how the kitchen makes it.

Chicken soup

Chicken soup is the universal comfort food. Depending on the style, it can be a clear broth with pieces of chicken, a creamier version, or something in between. It is often the go-to choice when someone in the group is feeling a little under the weather after too much sun. All chicken at Hawaii is halal-slaughtered.

Quick guide: which soup when?

The "usual character" column describes the general style, not a promise about Hawaii's recipe.

Building a light lunch around soup

Hawaii opens at 10:00, so it is easy to drop in for a relaxed midday meal. A few combinations that work well:

• Soup and Garlic bread: simple, filling and quick.
• Soup and a salad: browse the options in our salads guide.
• Soup and a shared starter: Cheese rolls, Garlic mushroom or Onion rings for the table.

For more midday ideas, see our lunch in Side guide.

Soup as a starter before dinner

If you are heading for a bigger main, such as a grill dish or a sizzling fajita, a soup is a lighter opening than a fried starter. The Starters section also includes the Mixed meze plate, Shrimps cocktail, Calamari and Oven baked white cheese in foil, so a table of friends can mix soups with sharing plates. Our starters and meze guide walks through the whole section.

Soup for children

A mild soup can be a good first course for younger children, or a light meal in its own right. Hawaii also has a dedicated kids menu with dishes like Chicken Nuggets with Chips, Fish Fingers with Chips and Kids Pizza, plus alcohol-free kids' cocktails such as the Barbie and the Spider Man. Ask your server if you would like a smaller portion or something served plain.

Cooler evenings in Side

The resort feels different outside the peak summer weeks, and the food you crave changes with it. Our piece on summer vs winter dining in Side looks at how the season shapes what people order, and soup is a big part of that shift.

Dietary questions

Because the soup recipes are not described on the menu, the best approach is to ask. Tell your server if you are vegetarian, avoid dairy or gluten, or have any allergy, and the team can advise which soup suits you. All meat and chicken at Hawaii is halal-slaughtered, and pork is served only on request and prepared separately.

Plan your visit

Hawaii Restaurant & Bar has been in Side old town since 2000 and is open daily 10:00–02:00. Takeaway is available, with delivery nearby. For current prices, see the live menu. Free round-trip pickup runs from selected hotels, and you can book a table online or on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83.