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February 23, 2026

Galentine's Dinner at Istanbul Hawaii

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Mosaic of Meze Platter

My girlfriends and I celebrated Galentine's at Istanbul Hawaii - always one of my favorites for a great meal. The modern Turkish-Anatolian cuisine featured on the menu can be overwhelming for first-timers, but our server did a great job highlighting her recommendations. 

We started with the very popular Mosaic of Meze Platter featuring hummus, muhammara, babaganoush, labneh, spinach borek, and olives served with a delicious sourdough pide. Half the group ordered the Anatolian Doner - shaved lamb and beef with brown-butter Kahuku tomato and Waianae herbs. I don't usually order lamb, but my friend assured me that it did not have a strong lamb taste. It was a good call because I really enjoyed the dish! Service was exceptional as usual and we had a great time celebrating!

Anatolian Doner

Jidori Chicken



Istanbul Hawaii
1108 Auahi Street
Honolulu, HI 
(808)772-4440



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January 2, 2026

Istanbul Hawaii

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Istanbul Hawaii does not disappoint! 

Mosaic of Meze Platter

Of course the Meze Platter is always a must.  The platter contained hummus, muhammara, baba ganoush, truffle-honey labne, spanakopita, aegean olives (with pits), fermented purple cabbage, and sourdough pide.  I loved the labneh, muhammara, and hummus most, but everything on the platter was absolutely delish.  I got so full off tasting all the amazing dips that I didn't know if I could even touch my dinner . . .
Jidori Chicken Tenderloin Shish
But I did!  The chicken was so tender and flavorful.  My chicken-averse friend said it was absolutely delicious as well.  
Bedouin's Lamb Shank Tagine
We were incredibly stuffed, but decided to try the Hatay Kunefe at the recommendation of our server. 
Hatay Kunefe
This sweet and savory dish was so addicting.  The gooey cheese combined with the crispy phyllo made for such a pleasant dessert.  

Service was excellent, and we were lucky to see Chef Ahu while we were there.

Istanbul Hawaii does such an amazing job in incorporating local ingredients into Ottoman and Mediterranean cuisine.

Mahalo to Chef Ahu and the entire team for a fantastic meal!

Istanbul Hawaii
1108 Auahi St STE 152
Honolulu, HI 96814

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