Reviews for Istanbul Hawaii in Honolulu, HI
One of the best Turkish restaurants with amazing vibe and fantastic food! So many good options for vegetarians! Reservations are... recommended and there's both indoor/outdoor seating. We walked in at 5 pm on a weekday and got a table without reservation butdefinitely need one if you are dining it later. We had the mezze platter which is a must try, I loved the muhammara! Also triedthe cauliflower kofte with rice. The cauliflower was delicious and the rice was very tasty. There were sides along with thedish. Drinks were great too. We parked at the Wholefoods across the street. The service was quick and friendly. Loved theattention to detail on the plates and glasses. We came back to this place since we loved it so much. Definitely check this placeout! Read more
All around, food, atmosphere, vibes and service was a 5* experience for me. This place was fully booked with reservations and I... recommend making one to get in. The ambiance was worldly and beautiful in it's decor. The food was absolutely amazing with awide range of different flavors. Service was great! My server explained the different dishes to me and spaced things out in atimely manner so I could fully enjoy my appetizer and meal. I'd definitely recommend coming here for a unique dining experience.There's a garage parking lot for easy and close-by parking. Read more
Exceptional experience! The food was so good and the service was fast. The waiter and waitress were very polite and often... checked on us. It'd a little pricey and you need reservations but if this is your style of food then you won't be disappointed Read more
Wanted to try something out of my normal food palate. I must say I actually enjoyed this Istanbul cuisine! It's different, but... delicious and service was on point, constantly checking in on us, but not overboard and answered our many many questions abouteach cuisine. Enjoyed ourselves so much here, we were on of the last groups to leave. Read more
My friends and I went here for dinner on our last night in Honolulu because I wanted halal food and it is one of the few places... that has some halal meat option in Honolulu. We had to make reservation and the restaurant was quite busy when we got there.Their dishes are overpriced and small in portion. The dishes my friends and I ordered was missing flavor and taste. We had toadd extra salt to be able to eat it. The service was ok. They could do better. I wouldn't recommend nor would I go back. Afterwe left the restaurant, I noticed that Whole Food was right across from it. I was jokingly telling my friends we could have gonethere instead; could have got better food for better price. I hope they improve the quality, taste, flavor of the food. Read more
If you want to try this restaurant out I highly recommend you make a reservation weeks in advance because if you don't you'll... walk up and end up sitting side by side at the adjacent window table like myself! We were happy to even be seated but if youwant a more intimate evening (I didn't care because I was with my sister) that doesn't include watching people walk back andforth outside, make a reservation!! Also keep in mind that you will have to park in the free Anaha parking garage but it's notfar from the restaurant - about 3 minutes walk. This restaurant did not disappoint, everything was absolutely amazing - even thewater glasses were a nice esthetic. We started with some well-made cocktails, the Cezve Martini and The Thief of Fire. For anappetizer we had the Meze Platter and I was not disappointed - the Muhammara was my favorite with the pita bread but theBabaganush was a very close second. The Spanakopita was also a star on the platter, it had a good crisp and wasn't soggy - thebest I've ever had. Because the platter was so filling, we ended up sharing an entree. We had the Lamb Tenderloin Shish and OHMY GOSH that was THE BEST LAMB I have had in my life. The lamb wasn't too gamey, very tender, and super flavorful with theTurkish spices. The Tzatziki sauce was well made for the lamb and the rice was also flavorful. All in all, the whole meal wasamazing, our server was swift and knowledgeable, the bathroom was clean, and the restaurant had a nice layout. Such a greatrestaurant to try! Read more
I can say enough good things about this restaurant. The place was beautiful, the staff was beyond amazing, and the food was... absolutely great! We went on Christmas and even with it being a holiday, the servers were sooo on top of everything and justamazing. I want to try their lunch also and can't wait to come back. Read more
The ambiance, dishes, and service combine to an experience that’s unique to Hawaii. Generous portions were a plus , as was the... truly hot sauce (Sultan’s — you’ve been warned). The cocktails were good but flavors were a bit mild considering theingredients listed. The restaurant is quite busy so reservations are a must. Recommended. Read more