Hanmer Springs Foodway

About Hanmer Springs Foodway

Hanmer Springs Foodway is a one-stop convenience shop specializing in customizable noodles and food bowls with an Asian-Korean focus. Located just across from the Hanmer Springs Hot Pools, this casual takeaway spot offers a wide selection of dishes crafted to your taste. The menu features daily specials that rotate throughout the week, each offering unique flavors and preparation styles.

The shop excels at quick, flavorful meals that combine quality ingredients with fast service. Whether you're craving Korean bulgogi bowls, crispy katsu dishes, bao buns, or fresh noodles, Foodway delivers food customized to your preferences. Beyond meals, they also offer boba drinks, quick bites, and snacks for convenience shoppers. Online ordering is available for takeaway or delivery to select areas, making it easy to grab a meal before or after a visit to the nearby pools.

Hanmer Springs Foodway: Asian Comfort Food Near the Hot Pools

Hanmer Springs Foodway occupies a perfect spot near the hot pools—a convenient grab-and-go destination where locals and visitors can fuel up with flavorful, quick meals. The shop's philosophy is simple: offer wide-ranging customizable bowls and noodles that let you eat your way, not the house way.

The menu draws heavily from Korean and broader Asian cuisine, with standout items like bibimbap bowls layered with fresh vegetables and your protein of choice, alongside bulgogi options that showcase marinated beef, chicken, or pork. The daily rotating specials are the real draw—each day brings a new featured dish, from Wednesday's tender beef bulgogi to Friday's crispy chicken donkatsu topped with chipotle aioli. This keeps regulars coming back to try something different, and the discount pricing on specials rewards loyalty.

What Sets Them Apart

Beyond rice bowls and noodles, Foodway rounds out the experience with boba drinks, quick bites, and snacks. Everything is designed for fast service without compromising flavor. The kitchen understands that takeaway customers want quality and speed in equal measure.

Online ordering is available for collection or delivery to select areas. Whether you're planning a picnic at the pools or grabbing dinner on a lazy Saturday evening, Foodway makes it easy to place an order ahead and pick it up ready to eat.

Location and Convenience

Situated just across from Hanmer Springs Hot Pools, Foodway is positioned perfectly for pre- or post-activity meals. The location alone makes it a go-to for pool visitors looking for something more interesting than fast food, with flavor and customization that shows the kitchen cares about what goes into each bowl.

Signature items

• Weekly Rotating Daily Specials
• Bibimbap Bol
• Chicken Donkatsu Bol
• Donkatsu Chicken Bao
• Bulgogi Bowls
• Boba Drinks

Menu

Categories

• Boba Drinks — Selection of boba and specialty drinks.
• Noodles — Customizable noodle dishes.
• Quick Bites — Fast, satisfying food options.
• Snacks — Convenient snack items.

Daily Specials

• Bibimbap Bol — Korean mixed rice with bean sprouts, kale, pickled radish, zucchini, mushroom, carrots, edamame, egg, and gochujang sauce. Choose crispy tofu, chicken bulgogi, or beef bulgogi.
• Chicken Bulgogi Bol — Rice bowl with chargrilled marinated chicken thighs.
• Bulgogi Bol — Rice bowl with Korean marinated thinly sliced beef.
• Spicy Bulgogi Bol — Rice bowl with marinated Korean spicy pork.
• Chicken Donkatsu Bol — Rice bowl with panko breaded chicken breast katsu, donkatsu sauce, and chipotle aioli.
• Donkatsu Chicken Bao — Bao bun with panko fried chicken breast, cilantro, carrots, pickled radish, walnuts, and housemade brown sauce. 2pc
• Sweet Chilli Chicken Bol — Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in Korean sweet and spicy sauce. 8pc

Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

Open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm. Closed Sundays.

Do you offer delivery?

Yes, we offer delivery to select areas. Delivery times are estimates and may vary.

Can I collect my order instead?

Yes, you can choose to collect your order from our store during designated hours.

How do I order online?

Visit our online ordering system to browse the full menu, customize your items, and arrange collection or delivery.

Do you accommodate allergies or dietary requirements?

It's your responsibility to ensure products suit your dietary needs. Please contact us at info@hanmerfoodway.co.nz or 021 086 727 93 for ingredient information.

What are the daily specials?

We feature a different special each day of the week, all priced at $16. Check the website or call for today's featured dish.

What payment methods do you accept?

Payment must be made at time of ordering. See our website for accepted payment methods.

Tips

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• {"body":"The marinated meat bowls are signature items—choose beef, chicken, or spicy pork depending on your preference.","title":"Try the bulgogi options"}

Good to know

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