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Hani (sandwich)

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Hani
Chicken finger pita wrap
Alternative namesChicken finger pita wrap
TypeSandwich
CourseMain dish
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateDetroit
Created byHani
Main ingredientsfried chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, mayonnaise, pita bread
Variationsnumerous

The Hani or chicken finger pita wrap is a sandwich from Detroit made from fried chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and mayonnaise, all wrapped in pita bread.[1][2] The cheese is usually a combination of Swiss and cheddar.[2] It is often served with a side of ranch dressing.[2]

It was invented in 1985 by a line cook named Hani who worked at the National Coney Island at Mack Avenue and Seven Mile Road in Detroit.[2][3] The Hani may have started as a staff meal where the cook would prepare it for his co-workers, but later it was added to the menu.[4][5] Initially, it was offered as a special at that location of National Coney Island but then it was incorporated in the menus at other locations.[1] It eventually spread to other restaurants in the area.[2] Although the Coney Island hot dog has a longstanding popularity locally, the Hani grew in popularity to rival it at National Coney Island.[1][3] In May 2023, National Coney Island launched a spin-off restaurant called Pop's Hani Shop dedicated to the sandwich located in Royal Oak, Michigan.[1][6][7][8]

National Coney Island even trademarked the name in response to various establishments serving the dish and calling it the Hani.[1][2] Consequently, it can be found in other menus in the region as a "chicken finger pita wrap".[2] It has a reputation as a late-night food favored among younger people.[2][3] However, as of October 2023, outside of Metro Detroit, the dish is relatively unfamiliar.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Daniels, Serena Maria (2023-06-15). "Oops, All Hanis! Introducing the Spin-Off of Another Iconic Detroit Coney Dish". Eater Detroit. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Palumbo, Danny (2023-10-09). "This Detroit Delicacy Should Be as Popular as the Coney Dog". The Takeout. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  3. ^ a b c "Pita sandwich shop spotlights the famed Hani sandwich in Royal Oak". Detroit Free Press. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  4. ^ Banaszewski, Alicia (2021-09-12). "The Other Coney Island Dish". Tried and True Recipes. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  5. ^ Proxmire, Crystal (2023-06-21). "OC Restaurant Quest: Pop's Hani Shop in Royal Oak". Oakland County Times. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  6. ^ DeVito, Lee (2023-05-11). "A restaurant dedicated to Hani sandwiches opened in Royal Oak — Food News — Detroit". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  7. ^ "Pop's Hani Shop now open, bringing famous Hani sandwich to Royal Oak". WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  8. ^ Davis, Jay (2023-05-16). "National Coney Island takes a chance on new Hani sandwich-focused restaurant". Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  9. ^ Reed, Nathan (2023-10-11). "For People Outside of Metro Detroit, This Amazing Sandwich is Little Known". Cars 108. Retrieved 2023-10-12.