costs of eating out and drink

tonyjcant


Joined: 11/01/2007
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 15:09

hello everyone. let the experts and expats talk. So friends typical costs for eating out and drinking on our proposed holiday. We love the Lamb, fish and snacks too. not too posh though. prefer nice atmosphere and warm friendly resturants. As North Cyprus is Not in the Euro Zone i would expect costs to be typically 25% to 30% cheaper than the Euro Cyprus. i remember a visit to Cyprus in 1971 and it was £5 per head. doubt if we can achieve that nowadays lol....

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 15:19

1971?, I think there has been a war since then...

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 15:23

generally £10-15- per head, all depends on individual tastes.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 15:31

tonyjcant. £5 would be about right for a 6 year old.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 15:48

I agree with £15-£20, per head as a basic average charge in moderately good eateries,

pinebay1


Joined: 21/11/2011
Posts: 59

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 17:12

Every Friday Pine Bay Alsancak fish and chips 15tl sirloin steak 20tl

Every weekend wide snack menu kofte egg and chips 7tl, chicken kiev 10tl

Two people can easily eat good food and have a drink with us for 20 pounds for the couple

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 17:44

Had fabulous lunch today at Kibet Steak House. I had fillet (250g) and my husband had a New York Rib which was about 450g, it was massive so succulent and cooked perfectly. Served with salad, fried onions, potato wedges, veg and bread. Two soft drinks, two Turkish coffees. Total 77TL or £28 at today's exchange rate. For info, these two particular steaks are at the top end of the menu price-wise.

northcyprus74


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 275

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 18:11

Does Kibet sell alchol?

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 20:07

No it does not.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 23:27

Message 8 no, sorry I meant to say that in my post. If you like steak it is well worth a visit. They also do home-made burgers, lamb, kofte and other stuff.

frogy


Joined: 15/09/2011
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 01:16

2 good steaks plus wine £15 -99p for 2 swindon wilts uk

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 02:29

I had no idea that there was a village called swindon In Northern Cyprus, well you live and learn;)

moxie


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 969

Message Posted:
26/02/2012 03:32

yep UK is cheaper !!!

cabbiedeby


Joined: 21/03/2012
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 19:56

Sorry, but where is Kibet restaurant please?

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 20:41

hey your on holiday , who cares what it costs , your hardly going to enjoy yourselves if you are worrying about the cost of eating and drinking .

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 20:56

Kibet is in Karakum, heading East it is just past and on the same side of the road as Tango to Buddah and just before Lemar.

ranger5


Joined: 29/03/2011
Posts: 151

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 21:02

Rowlo, agree.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
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Message Posted:
22/03/2012 00:32

I agree with Rowlo however, whatever your budget is, there will be many outlets to accommodate your needs and requirements.

Why anyone would wish to chump through a succulent New York strip (rib?!) steak without the chance of a good red wine to accompany it, is beyond my comprehension!



Richard

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 11:46

Brinsley. Agree about the wine, the Steak was delicious but my husband didn't appreciate the no drink with it.

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
22/03/2012 13:12

Brinsley, I agree with you fully and I would love to supply them however, the owner Ahmet is a very religious man who goes to Mosche 5 times a day and strict about his beliefs, Having done business with him, i found him very principled and straight as an arrow, it made a change !!



So he will not sell alcohol ever, which attracts a more Turkish and Muslim crowd, it figures I guess



Tonyjcant, there are lots of little kebab houses (unlike the Uk kibab house) and many restaurants where you can eat very cheaply, even in the season, Gulen Kebab (now with new posh seats) where I last ate for two for less than 20tl, a great wrap kebab, freshly made and full to the brim.



Enjoy your stay in TRNC



Marcos