Wandering around Pacific Fair last week I stumbled across my
lunch – Hanaichi; a Japanese restaurant that, in a bid to stand apart from all
the rest, doesn’t serve sushi! Now being the naive Australian that I am, I was
a little unsure as to what else constituted Japanese food that didn’t involve
seaweed-wrapped rice. But, I was delighted to find a range of quality, healthy
food. Dishes included teriyaki chicken, Japanese curry, udon noodles and
tempura. Full menu found here.
Hanaichi is a bit like Japanese fast-food, whilst there are
no burgers or fries involved, there is a basic menu, the food is super-speedily
made and is served in paper bowls… Ok I guess the similarities end there, but
if you dine at Hanaichi you will see what I mean; it’s casually delicious food,
and a total bargain.
I ordered a small chicken teriyaki with rice, and trust me
it is more than enough unless you are used to eating a small child at meals. A
word to the wise, unless you are a serious fan of pickled-anythings, I
would steer clear of the yellow thingy on the left; no idea what it is but it
tastes a little strange. Chopsticks abound for the co-ordinated few, otherwise
there are forks-a-plenty for us westerners. Hanaichi's are in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne. 3/5.
Where: Shop 46 Pcaific Fair, Hooker Boulevard Broadbeach QLD 4218
Bookings: not necessary
Phone: (07) 5526 9522
Where: Shop 46 Pcaific Fair, Hooker Boulevard Broadbeach QLD 4218
Bookings: not necessary
Phone: (07) 5526 9522
Photo by Krissie.