Take your taste buds on a trip to Turkey while you bask in the tropical air at Istanbul Hawai‘i.This chic restaurant is helmed by a mom and daughter duo and pays homage to the Ottoman cuisine they grew up with. You can experience the delightful fare inside the beautiful space—one that’s meant to feel like a modern home in Turkey—or on the outdoor terrace under a canopy of flora and fauna. Popular dishes for dinner include the Meze Platter—a variety of vegetarian appetizers—Levrek (Mediterranean sea bass), Pirzola (aged lamb chops) and of course, the classic dessert, Baklava. For weekend brunch, there are sweet and savory options fit for a King (or Queen, or, in this case, Ottoman sultans). Think Shakshuka, a tomato sauce and egg dish that originated in North Africa in the 16th century; Spanakopita Eggs Benedict; and Rose Cardamom French Toast. Wash it all down with a Big Island Lilikoi Turkish Saffron Mimosa.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 1108 Auahi St., Ste. 152, Honolulu; (808) 772-4440; @istanbulhawaii