Where to go for a Chinese Meal

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 13:56

I don't know what it's called but we were fancying the big Chinese restaurant with the chandelier outside located as you start to drop down in to Kyrenia (from the Nicosia/Kyrenia dual carriageway), on the left hand side.



Does anyone know what it's called, if it's open at the moment and a phone number please



And can anyone recommend it? - would appreciate it.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 14:01

Golden Buddha

flutterby


Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 214

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 14:55

Pippie, It is called the Laughing Buddha. I thought it was the best Chinese I have had here, though my hub said it was just okay!! Would be interested in what you think of it.

Mitch68


Joined: 19/04/2011
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 14:59

Is it still open? I thought it had become a club.

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 15:55

Thanks Flutterby, just rang the Laughing Buddha. Yes, it is still open as a restaurant.



If the prices are not exhorbitant, we'll probably go tonight, will report back!

nikegirl


Joined: 19/02/2010
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 16:12

Have you tried Sushi Co in Lefkosa? I love their food and it's probably closer for you to drive to.

Enrico


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 209

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 16:41

We went to the Laughing Buddha a few years back and found it very expensive both for food and beer.

The China Garden did go downhill but recently it is much improved with a new chef.

If I remember correctly, it was 27TL for a 2 course meal.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 16:43

have to say i've yet to have a really good chineese meal in the TRNC - "average" seems to be as good as it gets.....



Dragon prob the best - but gold rush prices to heavy for mere mortals like me.....

Meerkat


Joined: 21/01/2011
Posts: 368

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 17:13

I would agree with n.nick the Dragons is the best though expensive; they have a takeaway next to Lemar in Karakum ( nr Best sellers bookstore). It is delicious chinese & service is very good.

Elliecy


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 17:20

I think the Laughing Buddha is quite nice but the turning in off that road always puts me off! The Dragon now does a set menu at 50tl a person (I think) which is slightly more than a couple of the other places but the food is lovely and the portion sizes are always good, which is sometimes not the case at other restaurants. I hear there might be a take-away in Lapta/Alsancak soon though, so fingers crossed!!

tonykyte


Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 17:41

We like The Shanghi on the corner of main road turn for Jasmin Court in Girne, great value fab food

Bowman


Joined: 02/05/2007
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 17:45

Went to Laughing Buddah in March. Thought the food was not very good and was overpriced..... Went to Dragon in April and food was brilliant, not overly expensive for the quality, but drinks were pricey!¬!!

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 18:04

Personally, we think the Dragon at the Rocks Hotel is the best by far though a little price as nn wrote.



We didn't do so well with their takeaway, maybe it was what we chose.



The only other one that we like is the one opposite the Ship Inn.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/04/2011 21:59

For me there is only one and that is the Dragon. Tried all the others and the service and quality is second to none at the dragon. Jamel will go that extra mile to give you what you want, he will even suggest if you are unsure. Its like all good restaurants you get what you pay for. x

kelly25


Joined: 29/05/2008
Posts: 365

Message Posted:
21/04/2011 11:29

We went to China Garden a couple of weeks ago and were extremely impressed with the food and service. Great value for money for the set meal, and plenty of delicious food.

Micho


Joined: 03/10/2010
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
21/04/2011 13:50

All 3 places are good for a nice Chinese meal: Dragon Restaurant, Chinese opposite the Ship Inn hotel and Laughing Buddha all in Girne.

Sushi Co in Lefkosa is good as well!

raidercruise


Joined: 07/06/2010
Posts: 237

Message Posted:
21/04/2011 13:54

Dragon Restaurant.. or its take away at Karakum next to lemar super market

Chris and Sue


Joined: 07/08/2008
Posts: 272

Message Posted:
21/04/2011 14:00

Laughing Buddha and Dragon (Rocks) are both very nice, prices are about the same since Laughing Buddha put their prices up last year. The nightclub lease the area downstairs from the Chinese but is nothing to do with them. Although we drove past this morning and it seems the downstairs area is a bit of a building site!



Sue

Sid447


Joined: 15/05/2009
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
29/04/2011 20:11

The New Silk Way Restaurant,



in Alsanjak (Used to be The Barrel, but under new management) is worth a try.

Zoots


Joined: 05/02/2011
Posts: 669

Message Posted:
29/04/2011 21:19

I wonder if they do my favourite Chinese delicacy, Tung Sum Yung Chic.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
29/04/2011 21:47

We went to The Laughing Buddha a few years ago - and it was without doubt - the worst Chinese meal we have ever had.

The Chinese House used to be good, but the last time we went there the chef had changed and the food was bland.

The last time we had a Chinese over there was close to Lemars, sorry cant remember the name but it was awesome...

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
30/04/2011 10:12

The China Garden i have never had a bad meal there, food last time was beautifu,l lovely wine extremely lovely setting, and the price is very affordable.

jimmyriddle


Joined: 26/04/2011
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
30/04/2011 10:15

The China Garden very affordable. great staff

happyhere


Joined: 11/05/2009
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
02/05/2011 20:54

Laughing Buddha - cok para (very expensive)



Dragon at the Rocks - expensive but excellent value for money in the amount of food that you get so not expensive really at all. If you have the duck, they come with unlimited amounts of pancakes, shredded cucumber, spring onion and hoisin sauce



China Garden, Ozankoy - food very nice and reasonable but always come away hungry and raid the cupboard.

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
02/05/2011 21:56

Rocks Dragon is the best in my mind, have tried most here, Laughing Budda worst meal I have ever had in my life and ill for days after...............



Violent upset stomach thought I was dying few years ago now, but never ever been back.........

Markyboy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
02/05/2011 22:00

Where exactly is the Dragon at the rocks hotel folks???

0maintenance


Joined: 22/09/2010
Posts: 2179

Message Posted:
02/05/2011 23:22

Better to get a take away off the dinky chinky on the sunday market @ soyz bar in catalkoy and a menu off her for i think take aways possibly any time.

gazmufc78


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 366

Message Posted:
03/05/2011 07:26

Went to the China Garden with friends and enjoyed our night out. We mainly had beef dishes and were delighted with all. At 25 tl per person for a two course meal including rice and noodles it is excellent value. Give it a try and you too will have a good night out.