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Istanbul Hawai'i

6.8Friend Score / 10

#9 of 20 Restaurants in Honolulu

Known forwagyu stickspide wrappirzola (lamb chops)manti of the winter hearth
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Istanbul Hawai'i is a Mediterranean and Turkish restaurant in Honolulu known for refined, flavorful dishes served on distinctive platters with excellent service and a cozy, upscale atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the wagyu sticks, pide wrap, pirzola, manti, and smoked babaganoush—though portions are small relative to the high price. Make a reservation well ahead, as it's extremely popular and consistently booked.

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Phone(808) 772-4440
Websiteistanbulhawaii.com
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Last verifiedJuly 21, 2026

Friend Score

6.8/10
  • Value4.5
  • excellence8.0
  • local_love6.0
  • Authenticity7.5
  • fame_sustained7.5
  • distinctiveness8.5
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Last reviewed July 21, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.

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