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]
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| Alternative names | Chicken finger pita wrap |
|---|---|
| Type | Sandwich |
| Course | Main dish |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Detroit |
| Created by | Hani |
| Main ingredients | fried chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, mayonnaise, pita bread |
| Variations | numerous |
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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "Pita sandwich shop spotlights the famed Hani sandwich in Royal Oak". Detroit Free Press. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ Banaszewski, Alicia (2021-09-12). "The Other Coney Island Dish". Tried and True Recipes. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ Proxmire, Crystal (2023-06-21). "OC Restaurant Quest: Pop's Hani Shop in Royal Oak". Oakland County Times. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Reed, Nathan (2023-10-11). "For People Outside of Metro Detroit, This Amazing Sandwich is Little Known". Cars 108. Retrieved 2023-10-12.