A new Waikiki restaurant called Turns has opened with a menu mixing Hawaiian comfort food and Indian flavors, good news for diners looking for something different.

• Turns, open about a month, serves dishes like ahi poke panipuri, chicken tikka naan pizza, and loco moco topped with mushroom gravy.
• The open-air spot also pours cocktails made with local spirits, including Hawaii-made rum.
• Chef Iram offers Indian curries and a masala chai service for takeout.
• The restaurant is currently hiring as it grows.

Outlook: Turns plans to keep expanding its menu and staff as it settles into the Waikiki dining scene.