Hanaichi - Chermside

Hannichi has two locations in Chermside Westfield, and on this evidence it's super fast service will be, if it isn't already, as famous as its Kay's Chicken (****.5) This chook-tastic tasting bowl of chicken, rice, vegetables (asteroid-esque chunks of tomato and lettuce) plus a legendary special sauce - Kay's - is a magnificent mouthful. Sadly, not enough of it, however, and it leaves Kays Special a bit dry as you get lower down the tub. Huge portions available in three sizes - great taste, great value and a lovely (if somewhat sweet) Lemon tea (****.5) to wash it down with.

So, how was it? asks an acclaimed Zomato reviewer (you know who you are!) 'So darn delicious I'm having flashbacks...' should have been the response, instead, the 80's rock lingo meets copyrighted the world over phrase of 'You Betcha, so good' (KFC, some soya milk brand) was the opening pre review salvo.  If this first para seems pointlessly over the top, well, you know, get over it, you're probably right, but its just amazing what words and language we choose and use to describe and thrive, and how much of a buzz it can be seeing it all come together... Hanaichi is a Japanese restaurant, albeit one with a 'golden chook style' twist. I use that expression as, everyone loves a bit of crispy fried chook, for 1, and, 2, this place is a Mall based, mainstream munch provider of the highest order.  Hitting the mark with favourites like Japanese Curry with Rice (chicken, pork or tofu options) Ramen Noodle Soup (again, with no shortages, including beef, barbequed pork or chicken karaage, Gourmet Salads or the mysteriously titled Kay's Chicken, this place not only knows how to attract a wider foodie audience, but it does so with handsome pricing ($9.00 on average) and fills your belly really rather well. Strutting the catwalk today was, not to over emphasise, that mysteriously titled Kay's chicken (fried battered chook, rice and mixed salad, garnished with shallots, coriander and Hanaichi special sauce.) So more-ish and yum-tastic, if it wasn't for the fact it was so filling you'd be queuing up for another. Sauce was sublime, and the stubby short rice, too. If only there was a version available with chicken breast to pay a bit extra for - e.g. the Hanaichi Royalty Range' - that would be next level stuff yet again!  Service was very quick, the bowls are nice, the menu's to the point and eye catching and the queues big. Which although bad (on the last point), is a good sign for hungry tummies. Outside of a receipt given at the end of the order - a crazy philosophy in my eyes, unless the bloke just forgot - very impressed. So, you've never been? Well, what are you waiting for?

So, how was it? asks an acclaimed Zomato reviewer (you know who you are!) 'So darn delicious I'm having flashbacks...' should have been the response, instead, the 80's rock lingo meets copyrighted the world over phrase of 'You Betcha, so good' (KFC, some soya milk brand) was the opening pre review salvo.  If this first para seems pointlessly over the top, well, you know, get over it, you're probably right, but its just amazing what words and language we choose and use to describe and thrive, and how much of a buzz it can be seeing it all come together... Hanaichi is a Japanese restaurant, albeit one with a 'golden chook style' twist. I use that expression as, everyone loves a bit of crispy fried chook, for 1, and, 2, this place is a Mall based, mainstream munch provider of the highest order.  Hitting the mark with favourites like Japanese Curry with Rice (chicken, pork or tofu options) Ramen Noodle Soup (again, with no shortages, including beef, barbequed... read more

Without a doubt the fastest fast food ever! You literally order and pay and the food is handed to you.

Lovely establishment I always order the tofu Japanese curry.