Istanbul Hawaii

Veg Options Turkish Cauliflower Shawarma, Vegan Menu, Plant-Based Steak

★ 4.6 · $$$ · Hours

DinnerLunchDatesGroupsTakeout

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the cauliflower shawarma and vegan kofte for flavorful vegan mains" "Try the cauliflower shawarma and vegan kofte for flavorful vegan mains"
"Order the Za’atar Sourdough Manakeesh appetizer"
"Make reservations in advance due to busy and popular venue"
"Enjoy outdoor seating with pleasant ambiance and dog-friendly area"
"Note that some dessert customizations like oil vs butter are not accommodated"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  mezze, shawarma, meze platter mezze — popular (×8)
shawarma — popular (×8)
meze platter — popular (×5)
cauliflower shawarma — popular (×5)
hummus — popular (×5)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, outdoor seating, many vegan options friendly staff ×8
outdoor seating ×4
many vegan options ×2
professional service
helpful staff
 

Istanbul Hawaii is an upscale Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Kakaako, Honolulu, known for its vibrant plant-based menu alongside traditional meat dishes. The restaurant offers a refined fine dining ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating near Whole Foods, praised for its creative vegan entrees like cauliflower shawarma, vegan steak, and kofte. Patrons note friendly, knowledgeable staff and recommend reservations due to popularity and occasional service delays, while pricing is on the higher side typical for Honolulu.