Hanaichi
QV Square, Lonsdale & Swanston St
Hanaichi is a really good place to get typical Japanese food, but fast food style. It all tastes nice and the fact that it is busy every day is always a good sign. Even though it’s packed, they still churn over the orders pretty quickly.
Everything is pretty cheap and there is about 6-7 menu options to choose from. Our favourite is the Teriyaki Chicken (pictured left) which has a great sauce and the chicken always tastes good. The $8.50 large size is very filling, if you’re not a big eater than you can always get the cheaper $6.50 regular size which is also a decent serving size.
Don’t expect the fanciest Japanese dishes you’ve ever had, but head to Hanaichi for great service, a simple menu, and phenomenal prices. It’s pretty much the McDonald’s of Japanese food.

