pls send yours comments for oleander restaurant

jashan



Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
16/05/2008 14:29

hello everybody

thanks very much for your advises and comments for jashan restaurant.

pls send me your advises and comments regarding oleander restaurant.

http://www.oleanderrestaurant.com

riaz@oleanderrestaurant.com

best regards

Riaz

cocos


Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
16/05/2008 16:24

This is a good example of what companies here should be doing. Asking what their customers think and then taking their comments on board and making changes. Well Done! Makes a change from all the dodgy cowboys here

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
16/05/2008 16:32

riaz



having eaten several times at jashans and allways enjoyed the food ,im going to try it in june when i am over ......will let you know then



kav

jashan



Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
16/05/2008 16:39

hello cocos and kavenkoy

thanks very much

regards

Riaz

jashan



Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
16/05/2008 16:48

hello everybody

every saturday we will have a raffle and one couple will have free meal.

also we have live music with dave jackson every saturday

regards

Riaz

BILLY


Joined: 15/01/2007
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
16/05/2008 17:00

Recently had Sunday lunch, was very good can recommed it.

lindoc


Joined: 30/08/2007
Posts: 220

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 08:19

We have eaten regulary at Jashans since 2003 when it was up in the village and have always had superb food, yesterday ,we decided to try oleander, it was early about 4pm The meal was great and Riaz looked after us well, the lamb korma was the best i have tasted on the island, and the chicken tikka was superb, keep up the good work Riaz we will be back soon.

p.s Riaz I got into bother for not bringing young Brian a takeaway.

Linda & Brian

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 09:15

The food is of a very high standard.



2 comments to make though.



We find when we ask for hot or very hot, it barely comes medium hot and not even as hot as a vindaloo. At Jashans or the Courtyard they get it just right, but Oleander and The Grove seem to be afraid to make what we ask for.



Secondly, the Popadoms tend to be a lot greasier and slighty soggy, or at least on the 4 occassions in the last 6 months that we have eaten there.

kazzybe


Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 10:28

I just visited this restaurant for the first time last week and I have to say the food was excellent

jashan



Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 11:14

hello Linda & Brian

thanks very much for comments.

i will remind you take away for young brain next time.

regards

Riaz

jashan



Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 11:19

hello TimothyCadman and kazzybe

thanks very much for comments.

i will get papadems and hot sauce right.

best regards

Riaz

Chris


Joined: 26/03/2008
Posts: 454

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 13:00

We have eaten at Jashans twice and were delighted with the food, will definitely try out Oleanders when we are over next-hopefully to live

Chris and John

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 15:11

We have eaten at both Oleander and Jashans many times, the food is always excellent and service second to none. We are out in a couple of weeks and are looking forward to visiting both places again.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 15:16

Hi all,

Where are the restaurants situated,

Regards,

Paul.

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 15:36

Newlad,



They are both on the main road from Kyrenia to Lapta.

Jashans on the left (coming from Kyrenia) just passed Lemar but before GAU.

Oleanders further towards Lapta just past Tempos Supermarket.

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 16:36

Hi Riaz

My husband and I visited you in April (we were the ones showing you on the computer how to find cyprus 44). Just want you to know that we had a lovely meal that night and will be back again in August. We think its been a really good idea to ask for comments as this is a brave move and shows that you take pride in the food and service you provide.

Haven't tried Jashans yet but as we'll be out a lot over the next few years I am sure we will be regulars at both.



p.s. we had nice crispy poppadoms and the starters and mains were Lush! Thanks

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
17/05/2008 17:13

What a refreshing thread to read. Businessperson inviting customer comments, customers responding, businessperson listening. Bravo.

jashan



Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
18/05/2008 12:55

hello smudge

thanks very much see you in august.

regards

Riaz

laptachick


Joined: 26/02/2008
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
18/05/2008 18:22

I have eaten at Jashans many times and always found it fantastic. I've had 2 take aways from Oliander and I think they are just as good, thanks Riaz!

jashan



Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
18/05/2008 20:13

hello laptachick

thanks for comments.

regards

Riaz

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
19/05/2008 09:08

For anyone who did not see the Jashans thread. We had a bad experience at Jahans a while back and Riaz kindly invited us back. He was not at Jashans the day we decided to visit so we met him at The Oleander (which is where we had dinner). This is the review I gave on that thread, so only fair to put it in this tread too.



How would I describe the meal we had in one word? Fantastic!!



The food was excellent and the service second to none. The staff were friendly and helpful and made you feel welcome. It was a pleasure to meet Riaz for the first time and he is very knowledgeable about the food and ingredients that are used in the restaurant and a very nice guy. I can see why so many like to go when he is there.



Going back to the food, we had Chicken Tikka Masala (hot) and a Chicken Jalfrezi (med). Both of these dishes came with rice, naan breads and popadoms (which we had for starters). Our little one had grilled chicken, which came with vegetables. All the dishes were made with fresh ingredients and tasted very light unlike some curries which can be very stodgy. Every mouthful just melted in your mouth and you could not wait to eat some more. The naan bread is thin rather than thick doorsteps but so tasty and accompanied the main dish very well. If I had to say anything negative it would be the size of the mango chutney portions but you can always ask for more like we did. Nothing seemed to be a problem for the staff. We don’t generally eat desserts but Riaz recommended the Indian Ice Cream so we had one of each, Almond and a Pistachio. Wow, loved it. What a great end to a fantastic meal. We washed all this down with a bottle of rose, which for the record was delivered to the table as you would expect and was put in the glasses rather than on us.



I would highly recommend both these restaurants to you all. Those of you that go regularly, I can see why you do. If you have not been yet, please give it a try, even if you have curries at the courtyard and grove. This is different, you will love it. We will now be regulars there too. They also do a take away service as well. We had a good look through the menu and if you do not eat curry, there is a great selection of other dishes from chicken to steak and all at very good prices. Top quality food but not for the top prices you can pay elsewhere.



Overall verdict would be ***** (5 stars) both for food and service. Top Marks.



Well done Riaz. You will be seeing a lot more of us from now on.

jashan



Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
19/05/2008 10:14

hello AndyP

thanks very much for comments .

jashan



Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
19/05/2008 21:58

hello every body

every saturday we do live music with dave jacksen.

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 13:01

heloo every body

every wednesday we have live music with katie b

jay77


Joined: 06/03/2009
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 14:25

good luck riaz and hope the best for you.oleander is number one as well as his name and foods.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 14:42

Both Jashans and Oleander are fantastic tried a few others but nowhere near as good.s

tevie-d

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 14:42

Not been to oleander's restaurant yet...



If you have been to Jashans though

please leave a review here...



http://www.living-in-northern-cyprus.com/restaurants/girne-kyrenia-restaurants/jashans-restaurant.html



You will automatically be entered in a competition to win dinner for 2 in a North Cyprus restaurant...

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 19:36

Hi Riaz Jashans and Oleander are fantastic ,just wish one was nearer Karsiyaka, my family and friend's are regular's when we are over,be there in June,sorry it can't be sooner but have recently changed job's and not so much time off



Jim

goonerstan



Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 19:43

best outside bar in cyprus, hot summer night,s cold beer, food not bad also

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
13/04/2009 19:36

hello every body

we are open again.and every wednesday night we have live music with katie b.

regards

riaz

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 13:59

hello every body we change timing for happy hour 12.00 to 3.00 lunh time.execpt sundays

regards

riaz

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
02/05/2009 14:12

pls visit our new website http://www.oleanderrestaurant.net

cyprusgaz



Joined: 25/08/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
02/05/2009 15:03

Gallery pics are mostly blurred.

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
02/05/2009 17:57

hello cyprusgaz

thanks very much for visting - http://www.oleanderrestaurant.net

i will change thees pictures very soon

regards

riaz

cathy-tj


Joined: 26/05/2009
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
31/05/2009 11:34

I think service is very important for restaurant to enhance it's efficiency. In my restaurant i use the calling system to improve service, customer just need to press the button on table to order or check out, avoid the case that customer have to cry out loudly in public, provide customer with convinient experience, and the price is also reasonable. you can find more detailed content on http://www.finyelectronics.com

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
31/05/2009 11:52

Jashans - a neg Nick 7/10



Not the best, not the worst - that bird who sings on a Weds night ought to be shot though.....

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
31/05/2009 11:55

That's not a bird that is KATIE B

mia100max


Joined: 19/03/2008
Posts: 404

Message Posted:
31/05/2009 12:40

The site looks great Riaz but there are a few spelling mistakes. Get the web designers to take a look!

Not being picky but you are paying them!

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
31/05/2009 14:32

hi riaz,

is the punjab one of your restaurants?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
31/05/2009 18:41

Hi Riaz good luck with the season my friend. You know we love your food and you always do your very best for everybody. Im just a little worried by the amount of Indian restaurants now opening its saturation point. Are you all related cos if so maybe you will dilute your own buisness. I wish you all the best and all the love xxxx

maggymay


Joined: 04/05/2008
Posts: 701

Message Posted:
31/05/2009 18:54

Hi Riaz

We came for Sunday lunch today. I must say it was excellent. We didn't have to wait ages and the food was hot and very tasty. The service was also very good and after we used the pool. In all it was very enjoyable and we will be coming on a regualr basis.

Regards Margaret

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
31/05/2009 21:16

Hi Riaz & boys, what can I say, once again, fabulous meal, only 11 of us this time!!!!!! your garden area is so beautiful !! yorkshire puds yum yum !! thanks for the lemons, I have a slice in my vodka tonic at the moment !! a nice little night cap !!! (or two) see you all soon x Eve x

thegoulds


Joined: 03/06/2009
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 22:27

had 2 great sunday roasts at the oleander very friendly people. riaz your sunday lunch is the best cant wait until we come over again.friend of ron and eve

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
04/06/2009 10:36

Mmm sunday lunch!! Think ill be bringing my Nana on Sunday after all these great comments! Will give Jashans a try too next week! Yummy! How much is your sunday roast Riaz?

Levant


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
04/06/2009 13:33

Riaz,

As we have mentioned in person several times – we really enjoy both the Jashan and Oleander Restaurants and have been going regularly from when you opened them.

We highly recommend all your restaurants, the food is fantastic!



We would also like to thank you again for all your support in helping us with the opening of the Levant Bistro & Bar in Karmi.

Cheers, Levant

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 16:05

hello trude have special offer for sunday lunch wich is 15 tl for 2 course.

hello everon ,ken and debbi,thegoulds,

thanks very much to you all for comen

hello fire starter

punjab restaurant is belong to my cousin sajid

regards

riaz

Katushka1


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 20:22

We have been to Oleander several times both during the week and on Sunday and on every occassion thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Lovely surroundings, good food and above all staff who are pleasant. Just perfect. Last time we were out Jashan suggested we try Wednesday night with Katie B. Not a large number of people but we had a thoroughly great evening which was helped along by a group of Swedish girls who really knew how to enjoy themselves!! Keep up the great food and atmosphere. See you all in October.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
14/06/2009 19:56

FAO RIAZ/JASHAN,



Thinking of visiting either Jashans or Oleander in the coming weeks. My girlfriend has a nut allergy however and is a tad sceptical.



Could you advise how to go about this?



Ps, she is a big fan of Chicken Tikka Dupiaza back home, and I dont see that on your menu.



Many thanks



ACE!

piggy


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
14/06/2009 21:20

Ace, my daughter also has a nut alergy and has to carry an EpiPen with her, not great but it has helped her in the past when she has had a severe reaction despite assurances when eating out (she does eat out a lot) that there is nothing in the food that she has ordered has nuts of some form or other included in the ingredients.



Also, in the past we have asked Riaz to cook an indian dish that does not appear on the menu and he has always been able to oblige.



Bon appetit!

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
14/06/2009 22:15

hello the big man

we donot have dopeaza on menu but we will do for you.and of course with out nuts.

when you wisit jashan or oleander pls tell the persen who take yours order that you want with out nuts.

regards

riaz

05428500294

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
14/06/2009 22:54

Piggy - Yes my girl does have an epi-pen but forgot to bring it with her **eyes rolling**.



Riaz - Many thanks fo your reply, glad to hear your waiters understand with/without nuts, as not many places do.



Thankyou all



ACE!

tonecov


Joined: 07/08/2008
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
09/08/2009 12:53

lisa and i will be over on october 5th for 2 weeks to sample some of your great food ps keep the pool open untill we have gone home tell your younger brother geldi geldi

bumbum


Joined: 18/06/2009
Posts: 743

Message Posted:
09/08/2009 17:14

GREAT FOOD AS ALWAYS ,, FROZEN SOLID BEER GLASSES ,,PRICELESS IF ONLY EVERYONE HAD THIS THOUGHT ....

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
09/08/2009 17:44

hello tony and lisa

thanks very much.see you soon.my younger brother abdul is sending his regards



riaz

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
09/08/2009 17:46

Hiya Rizas you are simply the best for what you do. I dont get the opportunity to visit you now as I work to hard but I love your food as does Guido. I wish you with all of my heart all the luck in the world. You are well loved and respected and I know the work you have pt into this community. I take my hat of to you. Please kep your usual standards. love lilli xxxx

jashan-indian



Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
09/08/2009 18:29

thanks very lilli

regards

riaz