Istanbul Hawaii Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Istanbul Hawaii, a Middle Eastern-Mediterranean gem in Honolulu, offering a rich culinary experience. With a diverse menu that caters to vegans and vegetarians, Istanbul Hawaii stands out for its soul-warming lamb shank and flavorful Meze Platter. The ambiance is a perfect blend of casual and upscale, with attentive staff and memorable dishes like Ratatouille, Octopus, and Zeytinyagli Barbunya. The restaurant's commitment to sustainability, offering compostable containers and reusable tableware, adds an extra layer of respect for the environment. The reviews highlight not just the food but also the welcoming atmosphere, making Istanbul Hawaii a must-visit for special occasions or a casual dining experience. Don't miss out on their unique drinks and the pupu platter for a truly delightful dining experience.
TALES OF BABYLON'S BOUNTY
ARTISANAL HUMMUS
Golden Grove Chickpea. Hamakua Macadamia. Kona Sea Salt. Sourdough Pide (V)
SMOKED BABAGANUSH
Embers Of Ho Farm Aubergine. Black Garlic. Smoked Kona Salt. Sourdough Pide (V)
MUHAMMARA
Crimson Walnut. Sun-Dried Heirloom Tomato. Baharat. Pomegranate Molasses. Sourdough Pide (V)
MA'O GREENS FALAFEL
Verdant Falafel. Chickpea Fritters. Cumin. Tahini Taum. Kahumana Limon Essence. (V)(GF)
SAGANAKI
Radiant Cypriot Halloumi Ember. Rare Hawaiian Honey. Turkish-Hawaiian Fruit Confections. Sourdough Pide (VG)
SPANAKOPITA
Layers Of The Aegean. Handcrafted Fillo. Feta. Ma'o Farm Spinach. Toasted Sesame Seeds (VG)
SU BOREK
Silken Fillo Cascades. Brown Butter-Poached Layers. Kasar Cheese. Ho Farm Parsley (VG)
SULTANESQUE PALATE CLEANSER
Aegean Feta. Maui Pineapple. Watermelon. Aged Pomegranate Glaze. Hawaiian Cacao Nibs (VG)
VINE LEAF DOLMA
Wrapped Jewels. Arborio Rice. Fiery Urfa Isot. Ma'o Farm Mint. Cream Fresh Tzatziki (VG)
ZA'ATAR DUKKAH LABNE BLOOM
Velvety Whipped. Hamakua Macadamia. Kahumana Farm Limon Agrumato. Sourdough Pide (VG)
SULTAN SULEYMAN'S PUNISHMENT
Suleyman's Fiery Gift. Urfa Pepper Compote. Walnut. Hawaiian Chili. Sourdough Pide (V)
ZA'ATAR FRITES
Spiced Crispy Bazaar Fries. Grand Bazaar Blend. Kona Salt. Aleppo Zhug Aioli (VG)
DOLMA
Vine-Wrapped Jewels. Arborio Rice. Fiery Urfa Isot. Ma'o Farm Mint. Cream Fresh Tzatziki (VG)
AEGEAN PEARLS
Greek Osetra Caviar gr. Fresh Kaymak. Mari's Gardens Blossoms
HAWAIIAN REEF SQUID CALAMARI
Crisp Golden Reef Squid. Kahumana Farm Citrus Trio Aioli
TALES OF THE SEA
TALE OF AN ANATOLIAN PASTURE
WARM HUMMUS & ANATOLIAN CHARCUTERIE
Cured Wagyu Sucuk. Pistachio Salami. Brown Butter. Mari's Gardens Micro Greens. Sourdough Pide
A Refined Selection
Hummus. Muhammara. Babaganush. Sultanesque Palate Cleanser. Spanakopita. Su Borek. Fig Balsamic Glaze. Whole Aegean Cured Olives. Cultured Red Cabbage. Kahumana Farm Limon Agrumato. -Hour Fermented Sourdough Pide (VG)
Vegetable Forward
Kahumana Farm Vegetable Assortment Replaces Pide (VG)
MOSAIC OF MEDITERRANEAN MEZE
SOUP & GREENS & GRAINS
MERCIMEK SOUP
Red Lentil. Sun-Dried Heirloom Tomato. Kahumana Farm Vegetables. Kosterina EVOO (V)(GF)
MEDITERRANEAN SALATA
Ho Farm Heirloom Tomato. Cucumber. Lettuce. Aegean Olive. Sheep Feta Snow. Grape. Pomegranate Champagne Herb Vinaigrette (VG) (GF)
WINTER HARVEST KISIR SALATA
Bulgur. Maras Pepper Infusion. Ho Farm Purslane. Mari's Gardens Microgreens. Kahumana Farm Limon Agrumato (V)
BABA'S KOFTE PITA WRAP
Accompanied by Ho Farm Roasted Burst Cherry Tomato. Kula Butter Lettuce. Pickled Kula Red Burgundy Onion. Served with Creme Fraiche Tzatziki or Kosterina EVOO or Tahini Taum or Hot Honey Tahini
LAMB & BEEF DONER PITA WRAP
Accompanied by Ho Farm Roasted Burst Cherry Tomato. Kula Butter Lettuce. Pickled Kula Red Burgundy Onion. Served with Creme Fraiche Tzatziki or Kosterina EVOO or Tahini Taum or Hot Honey Tahini
JIDORI CHICKEN TENDERLOIN PITA WRAP
Accompanied by Ho Farm Roasted Burst Cherry Tomato. Kula Butter Lettuce. Pickled Kula Red Burgundy Onion. Served with Creme Fraiche Tzatziki or Kosterina EVOO or Tahini Taum or Hot Honey Tahini
SMASH SRF WAGYU HOT HONEY TAHINI WRAP
Accompanied by Ho Farm Roasted Burst Cherry Tomato. Kula Butter Lettuce. Pickled Kula Red Burgundy Onion. Served with Creme Fraiche Tzatziki or Kosterina EVOO or Tahini Taum or Hot Honey Tahini
SRF WAGYU STEAK PITA WRAP
Accompanied by Ho Farm Roasted Burst Cherry Tomato. Kula Butter Lettuce. Pickled Kula Red Burgundy Onion. Served with Creme Fraiche Tzatziki or Kosterina EVOO or Tahini Taum or Hot Honey Tahini
LAMB TENDERLOIN PITA WRAP
Accompanied by Ho Farm Roasted Burst Cherry Tomato. Kula Butter Lettuce. Pickled Kula Red Burgundy Onion. Served with Creme Fraiche Tzatziki or Kosterina EVOO or Tahini Taum or Hot Honey Tahini
HOT HONEY TAHINI JIDORI CHICKEN TENDERLOIN WRAP
Accompanied by Ho Farm Roasted Burst Cherry Tomato. Kula Butter Lettuce. Pickled Kula Red Burgundy Onion. Served with Creme Fraiche Tzatziki or Kosterina EVOO or Tahini Taum or Hot Honey Tahini
PITA WRAPS
hr FERMENTED SOURDOUGH TURKISH PIDES
ZA'ATAR MANAKEESH
Moma's Za'atar Blend. Hyssop. Brown Butter (VG)
HAWAIIAN HOT HONEY RICOTTA MANAKEESH
Ho Farm Heirloom Burst Tomato. Rare Hawaiian Honey. Hamakua Macadamia. Mari's Microgreens. Fiery Urfa Isot (VG)
ANATOLIAN CHARCUTERIE MANAKEESH
Turkish Pistachio Salami. Cured Wagyu Sucuk. Ho Farm Tomato Compote. Kasar Cheese. Greek Wild Mountain Thyme
LAHMACUN
Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu Ribeye Minced. Moma's Spice Blend. Ma'o Parsley. Ho Farm Tomato. Kahumana Limon
ZA'ATAR MANAKESH
Moma's Za'atar Blend. Hyssop. Brown Butter (VG)
HAWAIIAN HOT HONEY RICOTTA MANAKESH
Ho Farm Heirloom Burst Tomato. Rare Hawaiian Honey. Hamakua Macadamia. Mari's Microgreens. Fiery Urfa Isot (VG)
ANATOLIAN CHARCUTERIE MANAKESH
Turkish Pistachio Salami. Cured Wagyu Sucuk. Ho Farm Tomato Compote. Kasar Cheese. Greek Wild Mountain Thyme
IMAM BAYILDI
Ho Farm Aubergine. Heirloom Tomato Compote. Safran Pilav. Creme Fraiche Tzatziki (VG) (GF)
CAULIFLOWER SHAWARMA
Moma's Ras el Hanut EVOO. Almond. Tahini Taum. Brown Butter. Ho Farm Burst Tomato. Pide (VG)
ALEPPO PEPPER ZHUG TAGLIATELLE
Hand-Cut. Brown Butter. Limon Agrumato. Vacche Rosse Parmigiano Reggiano. Pistachio. Aleppo Pepper Zhug
PERIGORD TRUFFLE TAGLIATELLE
Hand-Cut. Brown Butter. Limon Agrumato. Vacche Rosse Parmigiano Reggiano. Hazelnut. Hamakua Mushroom
HARMONIOUS GARDEN
SEVEN SEAS' HARVEST
LEVREK
Butterflied. Deboned. Mediterranean Sea Bass. Kahumana Meyer Limon Gremolata. Coban Salata. Sumac. Safran Pilav (GF)
HAWAIIAN ONO & ZA'ATAR FRITES
Old World Beer Battered. Aleppo Pepper Feta Zhug Aioli. Kahumana Three Citrus Aioli
KAUA'I SHRIMP TAGLIATELLE
Hand-Cut. Brown Butter. Kahumana Limon Agrumato. Vacche Rosse Parmigiano Reggiano. Pistachio. Aleppo Pepper Zhug
HAWAIIAN CATCH OF THE DAY
A Reflection Of The Ocean's Bounty, Prepared With The Chef's Daily Inspiration. (Please inquire for availability)
KAUA'I SHRIMP & PERIGORD TRUFFLE TAGLIATELLE
Hand-Cut. Brown Butter. Limon Agrumato. Vacche Rosse Parmigiano Reggiano. Turkish Hazelnut. Hamakua Mushroom
OTTOMAN STEAK
oz Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu Tomahawk. -Day Aged. Plugra Brown Butter. Kona Salt. Kahumana Vegetables (GF). Accompanied by Safran Pilav
PIRZOLA
Dry-Aged Lamb Chops. Mediterranean Herb Bouquet. Hamakua Mushroom Kaymak Peppercorn Jus (GF). Accompanied by Safran Pilav
WINTER JIDORI CHICKEN LEG TAGINE
Dry-Aged. Moma's Fall Ras el Hanut. Turkish Apricot. Sultana. Pine Nut. Kula Orange and Thyme (GF). Accompanied by Safran Pilav
PASTURE DELICACIES
TIMELESS
WAGYU SHISH
Snake River Farms Gold Ribeye. x Shish. Accompanied by Burst Ho Farm Heirloom Tomato, Kosterina EVOO, Kahumana Thyme, Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed Onion, Safran Pilav, Creme Fraiche Tzatziki, and Mari's Gardens Microgreens
LAMB TENDERLOIN SHISH
Grass-Fed, Pasture-Raised. x Shish. Accompanied by Burst Ho Farm Heirloom Tomato, Kosterina EVOO, Kahumana Thyme, Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed Onion, Safran Pilav, Creme Fraiche Tzatziki, and Mari's Gardens Microgreens
JIDORI CHICKEN TENDERLOIN SHISH
Organic. x Shish. Accompanied by Burst Ho Farm Heirloom Tomato, Kosterina EVOO, Kahumana Thyme, Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed Onion, Safran Pilav, Creme Fraiche Tzatziki, and Mari's Gardens Microgreens
BABA'S KOFTE
Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu. Baba's Spice Blend (GF). Accompanied by Burst Ho Farm Heirloom Tomato, Kosterina EVOO, Kahumana Thyme, Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed Onion, Safran Pilav, Creme Fraiche Tzatziki, and Mari's Gardens Microgreens
ISKENDER DONER
Natural Shaved Lamb & Beef. Brown Butter. Ho Farm Tomato Compote. Accompanied by Burst Ho Farm Heirloom Tomato, Kosterina EVOO, Kahumana Thyme, Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed Onion, Safran Pilav, Creme Fraiche Tzatziki, and Mari's Gardens Microgreens
Shared Feast For The Table
Begins with Mediterranean Salata and Soup for Each Guest Up To Guests. Ras el Hanout Roasted Garlic With Warm Pide. xShish of Lamb Tenderloin. xShish of Wagyu Ribeye. xShish of Organic Chicken. xBaba's Kofte. Sultan Suleyman's Punishment Sauce. Safran Pilav. Creme Fraiche Tzatziki. A Seasonal Vegetable Medley (Alterations & Substitutions Not Available)
INDULGE IN A SUMPTUOUS TURKISH FEAST
WINTER LUNCH SET
WINTER LUNCH SET
Curate your warm fall experience, available for dine-in Wednesday to Friday, am to : pm. Indulge In Your Choice Of Any Single Order Of xShish Plate, Doner Plate, Falafel Plate, Fish & Chips, Any Salata with Choice Of Protein or Any Pita Wrap. Elevate Your Experience With A Sweet Finish Of Ice Cream, Sorbet, or Turkish Delights, Complemented By Your Choice Of A Non-Alcoholic Beverage For $, or A Craft Or Zero-Proof Cocktail, or A Glass Of Wine or A Craft Beer For $.
Mini Salata
(V)(GF)
Turkish Feta
(VG)(GF)
Creme Fraiche Tzatziki
(VG)(GF)
Tahini Taum
(V)(GF)
Safran Pilav
(V)(GF)
Kosterina EVOO
(V)(GF)
Aged Fig Balsamic Glaze
(V)(GF)
Hot Hawaiian Honey Tahini
(VG)(GF)
A Halved Kahumana Farm Limon
Turkish Whole Olives
(V)(GF)
Pickled Urfa Pepper
(V)(GF)
Sultan Suleyman's Punishment
(V)(GF)
Ras'el Hanut Garlic Confit
(V)(GF)
hr Fermented Sourdough Half Pide
(V)
hr Fermented Sourdough Pide
(V)
ADD
LAND'S CANVAS
OTTOMAN STEAK
oz Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu Tomahawk. -Day Aged. Plugra Brown Butter. Kona Salt. Kahumana Vegetables (GF)
PIRZOLA
Dry-Aged Lamb Chops. Mediterranean Herb Bouquet. Hamakua Mushroom Kaymak Peppercorn Jus (GF)
WINTER JIDORI CHICKEN LEG TAGINE
Dry-Aged. Moma's Fall Ras el Hanut. Turkish Apricot. Sultana. Pine Nut. Kula Orange and Thyme (GF)
BORDEAUX-BRAISED LAMB SHANK TAGINE
Moma's Baharat. Mallow. Date. Sultana. Small Kine Mushroom. Creme Fraiche Tzatziki (GF)
CAPPADOCIA TESTI KEBAB
Winter Harvest. Ancient Anatolian Aromatics. Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu Hanger Steak. Slow-Braised in Clay (GF)
MANTI
A Miyazaki Wagyu Filet Mignon. Brown Butter Perigord Truffle Yogurt. Heirloom Turkish Pepper EVOO. Pine Nut. Apricot
DUCK BREAST WITH POMEGRANATE FIG GASTRIQUE
Dry-Aged. Hudson Valley Duck. Rare Hawaiian Bee Pollen (GF)