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sheba
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Joined: 20/03/2007 Posts: 1
Message Posted: 20/03/2007 20:00 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 1 of 18 in Discussion |
| hi i would like to get some information on how good the bars and food is in kyrenia as i might be buying property over there. |
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Joined: 16/12/2006 Posts: 56
Message Posted: 20/03/2007 22:55 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 2 of 18 in Discussion |
| How good? On the whole, excellent! Yes, there are a couple of places that favor the tourist tastebuds, but there is plenty of choice around the harbour and in the streets behind. My general rule is to lurk outside long enough to examine a menu (ask for one if you have to) and see what the mood is inside. If you hear hushed English tones and not much else, move on. If you hear happy Cypriot voices AND chatting English, you're usually onto a winner. Nothing gets people chatting happily more than good food served with a smile - and a glass of wine or two! Come and stay for a week or two and try for yourself - you won't be disappointed. |
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Joined: 25/02/2007 Posts: 23
Message Posted: 22/03/2007 19:45 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 3 of 18 in Discussion |
| I agree with above comment. Be sure to try a meze about 20 dishes the food kept coming and coming and was excellent. Red wine was great aswell!! Shona |
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Joined: 30/12/2008 Posts: 186
Message Posted: 12/05/2009 13:58 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 4 of 18 in Discussion |
| You have to have at least one meal at a restaurant around the Old Harbour but obviously it's aimed at tourists and can be expenive. The small cobbled streets leading away from harbour front have much more interesting and economical potential. |
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Joined: 09/04/2009 Posts: 189
Message Posted: 12/05/2009 17:20 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 5 of 18 in Discussion |
| Sheba- welcome! You will no doubt be inundated with advice on which mental institution to book yourself into if you are thinking of buying here at the moment! Having said that and back to your question, we find the quality of the restaurants and the food they serve varies tremendously. Some would advise against eating on the harbour for cost and hygiene reasons but the setting is stunning. We have never had any problems on the Harbour but I daresay health and safety would have a field day in some of the kitchens! |
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Joined: 11/11/2008 Posts: 169
Message Posted: 12/05/2009 17:24 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 6 of 18 in Discussion |
| Welcome Sheba! The Old Harbour is picturesque but the restaurants are not great value for money with the food being targetted towards tourists... Wander off the beaten track along the small roads away from the harbour itself and you will find places which serve good food at reasonable prices. Meze is a must, you can eat a little of a wide range of foods and take your time to have a drink and a chat in between. |
twoexpats
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Message Posted: 12/05/2009 17:25 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 7 of 18 in Discussion |
| just noticed how out of date this thread is- perhaps it should be closed? |
jeffers
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Joined: 12/05/2009 Posts: 30
Message Posted: 12/05/2009 20:02 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 8 of 18 in Discussion |
| Well it's an old thread but content still useful for Newbies like me |
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Joined: 13/07/2007 Posts: 1420
Message Posted: 12/05/2009 21:41 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 9 of 18 in Discussion |
| Veni Veci in Lapta, Guidos in Alsancak, Charcos Alsancak. |
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Joined: 29/12/2007 Posts: 842
Message Posted: 12/05/2009 21:46 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 10 of 18 in Discussion |
| Wasn't it the Fisherman in Girne where 4 UK tourists were hospitalised recently for serious food poisoning? |
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Joined: 14/08/2008 Posts: 5762
Message Posted: 12/05/2009 22:04 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 11 of 18 in Discussion |
| rtddci You need to re-evaluate the latest information on that one. AJ |
jetnoise
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Joined: 11/01/2009 Posts: 28
Message Posted: 12/05/2009 22:16 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 12 of 18 in Discussion |
| Re-evaluate the figure upwards or downwards? Cheers, Ralph |
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Joined: 03/01/2009 Posts: 5527
Message Posted: 13/05/2009 00:10 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 13 of 18 in Discussion |
| hi sheba and welcome,...we do not go to bar,as none drinkers,but lili place is just fab,the food to dye for.and such nice people,often have lunch dos and it has been nice to meet people from the forum,anyway good luck with your new life,may see you at lili one day. Regards Spider,x |
The-Wicks
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Joined: 27/05/2007 Posts: 2279
Message Posted: 13/05/2009 00:19 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 14 of 18 in Discussion |
| Spider I'm sure Guido would not not use food colouring Paul x |
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Joined: 29/06/2008 Posts: 37
Message Posted: 13/05/2009 01:45 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 15 of 18 in Discussion |
| Re mes 10 The prob was not the FISHERMANS INN but the fish/wholesalers according to the experts. We have eaten many times at the Fishermans Inn and would recomend it to anyone. |
The-Wicks
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Message Posted: 13/05/2009 01:50 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 16 of 18 in Discussion |
| paddy1966 - but surely a restauranteur would know one fish from another? Even I, not being a fish lover, knows that puffa fish can be lethal, if eaten? J |
Earlybird
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Joined: 28/04/2009 Posts: 816
Message Posted: 13/05/2009 09:37 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 17 of 18 in Discussion |
| B and I Fast Food in Alsancak is good cafe type food and very reasonable price and huge portions! |
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Joined: 14/08/2008 Posts: 900
Message Posted: 13/05/2009 15:29 | Join or Login to Reply | Message 18 of 18 in Discussion |
| Sheba, for a treat you can't go wrong with Efendi's in the Turkish quarter. You won't be disappointed. |
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