Mediterranean Food
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Kaka'ako
Mother-daughter chefs Ahu Hettema and Nili Yildirim bring their native Turkey to Kaka'ako through family recipes and warm hospitality. The Mosaic of Mezza platter shines with hummus, muhammara and truffle-honey labne, while lamb dishes like the Bordeaux-braised shank prove why this spot keeps winning awards.
Turkish family recipes
Colorful warm décor
Halal lamb dishes
Bordeaux-braised shank
Tips
🍖"Pirzola especially was next-level" — dry-aged lamb chop with fig jus
🖼️owner's story and awards displayed on the glass door
☕finish with Turkish kahve and baklava or kunefe
Istanbul Hawai'i
Kaka'akoOpens Friday at 11:00 AM
Mediterranean FoodMediterranean FoodMother-daughter chefs Ahu Hettema and Nili Yildirim bring their native Turkey to Kaka'ako through family recipes and warm hospitality. The Mosaic of Mezza platter shines with hummus, muhammara and truffle-honey labne, while lamb dishes like the Bordeaux-braised shank prove why this spot keeps winning awards.
Turkish family recipes
Colorful warm décor
Halal lamb dishes
Bordeaux-braised shank
Tips
🍖"Pirzola especially was next-level" — dry-aged lamb chop with fig jus
🖼️owner's story and awards displayed on the glass door
☕finish with Turkish kahve and baklava or kunefe