Manipeni Restaurant - Kyrenia. Appauling service and very rude owners

miss_a


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 00:06

I have been going to Manipeni restuarant for the past 3 years and each time I have received very bad service, This year was the final time, I was seated and then had to ask for the menu twice then I had to ask for the bill 3 times! Each time that I asked for the bill I watched the member of staff go inside and start chatting with other staff members while there was a restaurant full of people. After this occasion my family (10 people approx) went there. After an hour of waiting the main meal still hadnt arrived, other tables that arrived later had eaten and gone in this time! when questioned the owner responded with a rude remark about londoners being rude and impatient, the night resulted in the owner and chefs insulting and ASSULTING members of my family. This man does not deserve our custom! He made rascist remarks about us and called us BLACK people even though we are turkish. The police were called and arrested members of staff for the assault. I would definitely avoid this place!



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Izzet: Readers, please note the restaurant owner's reply at Message 39.

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 00:09

one question..



I have been going to Manipeni restuarant for the past 3 years and each time I have received very bad service..



why go for another visit??????

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 00:14

interesting, 2 posts, 1 good about T2B but never eaten there and 1 bad about manipeni that involves racism and fighting and all with a T2B banner at the top of the page.

Can't wait for part 3

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 00:16

LOL Well id like the answer to that too, you.ve been going for 3 years and each time you've had bad service, so if you werent happy why did you keep going there.

Sorry,just another person trying to put down another restuarant like ive said in another post.

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 00:33

What a load of B.S.!!!

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 00:38

B.S.



Is that bad service?

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 05:49

We have been to Manipeni several times and never had a bad meal or service. Let alone get into a scuffle.



How is it so many people end-up being manhandled? I'm baffled. Actually I'm not.

rod28


Joined: 02/02/2009
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 07:00

Been many times . Excellant food, service....and freindly staff?

rollinbones


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 201

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 07:48

I go all the time.... excellent every time........ best T bones in town.... Like most normal people if I don't like it the first time, you won't see me again...

mrsgee


Joined: 23/06/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 08:47

Have been lots of times, food always good, staff very pleasant and courteous.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 08:48

i got to agree about the service every time but one when we were the only people in ive had to wait ages for food with locals being looked after b4 us and one night i drove from esentepe for take away ordered at alagadi by phone and when i arrived 15mins later it wasnt ready was asked to confirm my order then was told it had been collected already so after reasuring him i hadnt got it yet we re ordered and then had to wait 1hour 10 for the food the boss said hello everything ok again explained what had happened and he said sorry this ones on me dont pay but i had already paid to speed things up a bit and he said ok next time. i said why not refund me and he said i cant take money from the till . we went again boss wasnt there and when i said we were due a freebie i was told sorry he wouldnt have said that . now we do still go on occasion as the foods nice but always give ourselves time as we kwow theres likely to be a long wait .NOT GOOD SERVICE by any means.

bookworm


Joined: 10/07/2010
Posts: 340

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 09:16

They were rude to us on the phone ,too.There must be someone in there trying the bring the business down.But -no joke-the place was full to the brim last night !

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 09:24

We went there once about a year ago. We were handed a menu, then sat waiting for about ten minutes wanting to place a drinks order but were totally ignored by staff who were chatting at the bar inside. It was early evening and quiet. I said to my wife, let's give them two more minutes, then go. We waited, continued to be completely ignored, then got up and left. Went to Sheraz and had a lovely meal with wonderful and considerate service. Have not been back since. Too many good establishments here, so no need to put up with that kind of treatment.

frankedad


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 09:53

its a great place , great food , lovely people ,its busy because its good , its on my highly recomended list... so yes i am biased.. but ...



like any where if you give out the attitude , your service wont be as good .

NCMan



Joined: 19/09/2009
Posts: 670

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 10:13

Did they not have a bout of food poisoning earlier this year ?

taraakadli


Joined: 30/07/2010
Posts: 85

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 11:15

we went there about a month back, the food was lovely but i must say the service not soo good. But i would definitly go back for the food.

Elliecy


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 13:39

We went a few weeks ago and the food was nice but wasn't worth the wait. The service was awful and the staff kept ignoring us as they were just chatting to people. There are plenty of other nice places to eat where you dont have to beg to be served, so we will just go elsewhere in future.

vikingqueen



Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 13:54

I love the place and always have perfect service

pennyandmark


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 14:06

Hi



we've also been going to Manu peni for 3 years and always found both the food and service fantastic. However we were there last night and the service was appalling. After an hour waiting for our mains we did stop the manager to complain as our 1 year old was getting quite upset and needed feeding. The manager did apologise and address this complaint immidiately.



It was a very busy night and there did appear to be a favoured party who got priority service and did seem to get served before everyone else (they appeared to know the staff).



The food was great and we will not let this one off experience put us off!

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 14:37

I have used Mannipenis a few times and whilst the food on the whole has been good, I have to agree that the service can very hit and miss. Too often there are extremely long waits for service which is made all the worse by the fact that you can see the staff inside standing around and chatting to each other. That said, if you are prepared to wait, then the food is good and competitively priced.



Paul

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 14:43

Its a shame to hear these comments, we have being going there for the past three years and have always enjoyed good food and great service??? In fact its one of our favourite places to eat. Oh well, as ever they can't get it right all the time!!

kamaks


Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 15:54

We have been going there for the past year and always always always found the service very good and the food excellent. My children love the place and we will continue to support the place,well done Mannipenni.

Feel sorry for the people who have had bad experiences but then again you cant please everybody all of the time!

MotoMoto


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 16:55

Agree with last 2 posts

Food has always been excellent - good value as well, particuarly the Pizza and House wine



Service can be slow though - usually at worst diring quite periods...

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 18:03

Non - Muslims may not be aware of this, so -

During Ramadan, food outlets with a take-away or delivery service may well be inundated with orders, all timed for 1 minute past sunset, when the faithful can tuck in!

We visited Manipeni on the first day of Ramadan, at just the wrong time...

The Manager (Owner?) was most apologetic for our wait, and explained that they had 80 pre-booked Pizza orders - all for the same time.

That would slow anyone down

I know that this will not apply to all of the previous comments, by any means, but it may make you realise that there could be other factors affecting Service, of which you are not aware...

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 18:21

This is without doubt the best pizza, steak and chicken restaurant in Girne. The comments are unfounded. Service has been good, timing also good. Staff have always been helpful and friendly. This is just the sort of thing we always find on this board these days.

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 18:47

Wings



With the greatest of respect, the comments are hardly unfounded. You may have received excellent service during your visits, on the few occasions that I was there unfortunately the service was average at best. As I mentioned in my previous post, the food is of a good standard but sometimes you have to wait an extremely long time to be served. It seems I am not the only one to make the same observation. As for the best pizza, steak, chicken restaurant in Girne, give Mamma Mia's a try, pretty much the same menu but half the waiting time.



Paul

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 20:02

I will fiendish, I hope the oven produces the same quality.

measey


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 1037

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 20:15

miss a. I would go again and see if its worse than before, then if it is go again and see how much worse its got from the last time thats my advise.

Pamperurself


Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 49

Message Posted:
02/09/2010 21:38

we have been going there for 3 years and food quality has been excellent,on some occasions when its been very busy we have had to wait a little wile but then if you go to a restaurant and you decide to wait for a table to become available you should be up for a little wait.the staff are very polite and the owner and his wife are very professional and friendly...id rather wait an extra 10 minutes for a good meal than having a bad meal

miss_a


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
02/09/2010 22:38

I have only been there about 4 times (NEVER AGAIN THOUGH) and these occasions were purely because it was convenient and good food & each time I thought the service would be better as I didnt think it could be worse. I agree its always busy but has any1 stopped to think that this is because the service is so SLOW. The same people are sat in the restaurant all night. They only give good service to locals and people they know, they are rascist towards anyone else! My family run many catering businesses, it doesnt take rocket science to take a menu to someone when they sit down and return in a few minutes to take their order. The service has been reported not so bad during hours when it isn't as busy (before 9pm) do not attempt to go before. I think it is disgusting that they are so rude considering the bad service that they are aware to be providing. if a customer questions the whereabouts of their meal (after 1hr wait) then surely you would give a polite apology/explanation not a rude 1!

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
02/09/2010 23:25

I don't mind waiting 1hr or more if the food is being cooked fresh and not been prepared in advance then microwaved.

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 10:14

The service at Mannipennis could be better, but we are in the Mediteranean, where eating is a pleasure and taken leisurely. They do not try and get rid of you quickly as you would expect in UK similar eating establishments - chill out. We have always enjoyed the food there.

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 13:27

Have to agree with the owner , London type TCs are often offensive rude and impacient, its the nature of the beast.



D.N

paparoach


Joined: 12/02/2009
Posts: 136

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 13:57

We have been a few times and had enjoyed previously, however our last visit was a disaster, lunchtime not very busy, ordered a chicken salad and a pizza, waited 1 hour, chicken in the salad was raw so called over the waitress and she looked puzzled as i was showing her the raw chicken. She did offer to replace it with something else, but by this time i had enough and was put off. When we asked for the bill they had tried to charge me so i refused to pay and asked to speak with the manager but was told he was not around. I demanded for this item to be taken off the bill, just paid for the pizza and drinks and i certainly won't be going back!!!!!!!!!

ruggy


Joined: 02/05/2009
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 15:27

Had a meal there before the offical opening, been back regular ever since, will continue to go back. Owner alway's comes and has a chat when he see's us. All round nice peeps, good service.



The answer to why did the guy keep going back after 3 years bad service is very obvious,



IT'S THE BEST PIZZA IN THE HOLE OF CYPRUS.



Keep up the good work boys, and girls.

dean123


Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 16:07

ı must sya they servise is sucks, ı never seen as bad as them

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 17:47

dean123,

ı must sya yra splling is sucks, ı never seen as bad as them

Apologies if you're not a 'Native English' speaker - I just couldn't resist it...

Earlybird


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 816

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 20:58

dean123 - seems from your other post you like Yummies!

islander


Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 21:41

Unfortunately, miss a, is not giving an accurate description of the events which took place on her and her guests last visit to manipeni. Approximately 15 people arrived, the majority being Turkish teenagers from the UK, they were seated and their orders were taken without any problems by myself. The majority of the group ordered a large amount of appetizers and adequate time was given before the main courses. Two of the teenagers that were not having any starters approached the open kitchen area and started swearing at the staff in English, with remarks like, f***** hurry up man! Stupid Turks! When I approached the teenagers I was greeted with the same attitude and insulted in the same manner! The abuse carried on and we asked the group to leave, then they became very rowdy and started to throw degrading remarks towards the local Cypriots and towards the Turkish staff.

islander


Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 21:41

A large amount of people both in manipeni and shooters coffee witnessed the situation, and by no means were any members of our staff arrested, This a lie! In the three years which we have been open we have had no problems like this and the last thing we would want is trouble on a night when the restaurant was full to the brim, but unfortunately there was nothing else we could do, the verbal remarks were just unbearable. Miss a, is using this forum to smear us, she has already tried on a previous date with the same topic. Last time I chose not to remark on the matter, but this time I wanted to speak out.

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 00:29

Sam & Sara.

So sorry that you have had to put up with this.

If you read the postings on this thread the vast majority of your customers seem very happy with your service & Manipeni restaurant.

I know it is difficult but just try to ignore Miss a.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 00:37

Im also very sorry and i am pleased you have put your side forward. We have been many times for a quick lunch as the old man is italian. He gets withdrawl symptoms for pizza. Only on one occasion we had a long wait but it was explained to us why, no problem. Its a hard enough job without the abuse . Good luck you have a winning formula, just wish you were nearer to us. x

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 06:39

Miss A has been outed as a liar and an absolute bounder trying to damage a business with unfair, unfounded postings.



If this doesn't warrant a permanent ban, I don't know what does.....

Earlybird


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 816

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 08:50

Well done Izzet for adding to the original post! SEE msg 39!!

gazmufc78


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 366

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 08:58

Islander, Take no notice of the posts by idiots, your regular customer who enjoy your restaurant will continue to support your business as they know the truth. Unfortunately there are a few sad people on this site who slander people and hijack threads for their own ends with hidden ajendours.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 11:05

sorry guys never been and wont to many other posts to put me off



punch up and pizza sounds like a good night out

Peterbilt


Joined: 15/08/2010
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 11:54

Been going there since it first opened, Sometimes twice a week. Okay if it's busy you have to wait a bit, everything is freshly cooked so I expect this.



I still think it's one of the best places to eat, good food at reasonable cost.



Good add to original post Izzet. Well done.

miss_a


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
05/09/2010 20:06

Islander-u dealt with the situation very unprofessionaly - a guy approached some1 and said if the meal isnt there in 5mins then they were going so he sat bk down to wait & u approached him very rudely which aggrivated him and others even more. it made matters worse that other tables which arrived later than us and eaten and were leaving & we hadnt started main courses! they had been there for 2hours & still hadnt eaten mains?! some were still waiting for drinks - when questioned u said the machines broken?! u said the food was nearly cooked, we looked in the kitchen the steaks were only just being put on! 1 member of male staff threatened to hit my aunty. YOU made rascist remarks about londoners and u were very rude to one of the boys who had been fasting all day and said he needed to eat asap - your response was 'good for you'. we or any1 we know will not be returning there, u need to learn how to run a business. I guess service like that is expected for a first timer in the business!

miss_a


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
05/09/2010 20:12

I don't know any restaurant owner that would get aggresive towards their customers when they know that they have made the customers wait so long with no explanation. You were coming on to them and encouraging your workers to fight your case, when outside your workers were getting rowdy and pushing and shoving my family while your other customers were dining....where were u to be seen at this point???????

surely you would have wanted to keep the situation calm to avoid other customers being disrupted. I am not going to say anything else in my defense, u yourself know what the truth is. P.S. this is not the second time that I have tried to post something against your restaurant as this is my first time on Cyprus44 so there are obviously lots of other people that feel the same and make others aware!

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
05/09/2010 20:25

I think we may need a jury for this case...

Anyone?

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
05/09/2010 23:29

I was waiting for islander to respond about the negative comments on the poor service.

rowan


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 01:06

i just do not understand why anyone would keep going back any where if it is so bad



complain, and then if not satisfied, vote with the feet

Pamperurself


Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 49

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 15:13

im very happy with the food,service and managment have been going and will continue going,keep up the hard work

dav88



Joined: 01/08/2008
Posts: 605

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 15:20

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/21650.asp

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 15:55

Reading between the lines & checking back on dav88's recent postings, there is CLEARLY a family connection between the poster & the poster with the explanation about last year's fracas (supposedly)

It looks like dav88 was part of, or connected with the group that visited Manipeni recently with miss a.

As has already been suggested, if you had such a bad time last year & on previous occasions when the service was apparently terrible, WHY OH WHY, HAVE YOU RETURNED TO THIS RESTAURANT???

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 16:45

Maybe they have a rival restaurant connection?

Stonehousepub


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 755

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 17:10

Are there actually any witnesses to this inccident ? Considering Shooters & Manipenni were both full to the brim someone must have witnessed what went on....

pg2464


Joined: 18/07/2010
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 17:37

I have visited this restaurant several times, and have found the food, staff, service and owner excellent. Iam a true black American who has lived in both the United States and the UK,there was no evidence of racism when I visited the location, the owner even took time to talk to me and my wife when he realized, that I was from the United States.



It is highly unlikely that Racism played any part in this incident.



This restaurant is excellent, and its owner and staff are excellent people......

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 17:37

I use it often great food and usually unless busy great service, no complaints at all. Pizzas best in TRNC for sure.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 17:53

When an establishment gets a sudden influx of customers, in this case 10 - 15 how can any sensible person expect there to be the same level of service there is at times when they are quiet?



Ever been in a UK pub when a rowdy coach party arrives? It's murder trying to get the next round in....



Given the very cheap prices you have to understand - they simply don't have the same ratio of chefs and waiters to customers as The Fat Duck...



Like all Islands the pace of life is a little more laid back (apart from the driving) and customers should appreciate the more relaxed atmosphere and not the feeling that you are getting the bum's rush as soon as you've finished your meal...



Unfortunately a lot of visitors used to the faster pace of the rat-race simply can't cope...

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 17:59

Having said all that, maybe Manipeni are missing a trick as it's good practice to get in there quick and get a drinks order on the table ASAP along with the menu... that way by the time their food arrives they'll want another!



Another tip is to set expectations when a really large group arrives - "We do value our custom and we will do our best to fill your order as soon as we can but it does take longer to cook an order for such a large group and we are already busy"



The ball is in their court then... they been told and must have a suitable expectation... after all it's all freshly cooked food and not a microwave jobby like they live on at home....

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 18:00

Especially with big parties when they expect to be served at the same time groucho, good point you made.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 18:02

Now mods I think it's only fair to change the thread title to reflect the overwhelming support for this eatery. Let it not stand I say!



Go on, you know it's only fair...

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 18:04

Well said groucho

miss_a


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 21:19

I am hoping some witnesses will see this and let you all know about the truth!



Please note.....I DO NOT KNOW DAV88, i have only recently become a member of cyprus44 and purely to let people know about the horrific experience my family went through at Manipeni.



Groucho...good point about letting big groups know that the food may take longer. all we needed was a simple explanation to let us know that there may be a delay - this would have prevented us from getting aggitated. we were only told about our drinks not arriving after an hour once we had questioned it and they said the machine was broken (orange juice) why couldnt they have informed us of this sooner??



I know most of you cant believe about the rascism but we did experience rascist remarks about being londoners & North Londoners & having attitude like black people (even though we are all from south London)



I would like to add that I have not once criticised the quality of the food.

measey


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 1037

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 21:28

miss a. if it was my Resturant i would Bar you. Then you could go some where else , perhaps that would be better for your Familys Wellbeing , please let the Forum now when you find a good place to eat.

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 21:32

good one measy!

miss_a


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 21:51

No need to bar me as I dont want to go back there! My fav restaurant this year was Keyf Seyf Meyhane near to GAU and Cennet is also another of my favourites

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 21:53

You did some great places then

smartphones


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 22:07

I went to manipenni this summer and the service was terrible. I took my friends there as the t-bone steaks had been recommended. we were very disappointed to be told that they had all been reserved over the phone. I was not convinced with this and I was not aware that there was such procedure. Anyway, we settled for something else which had a side order of coleslaw, we were then told 5mins after ordering that the coleslaw had also run out, had that all been reserved too?? By now we were frustrated and didnt no what to order and had actually lost our appetite. I was very embarrassed in front of my guests and manipenni was a let down for Northern Cyprus. The staff were not very apologetic either. I will never go back.

smartphones


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 22:07

No need to bar me....I barred myself!



I can recommend some good restaurants.....Ambiance, Huzur agac, Niazis, Iskender Palace, Tango to Buddha, Keyf Seyf, Sheyraz....Shall I go on?

smartphones


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 22:07

I think I also met the owner, the big tall bloke?? He was the one that told me about the steak reservations. He didn't sound very apologetic and wasnt bothered about trying to offer other suggestions to me. However I did see him being friendly and hostile towards other customers, so I am guessing these were his friends/family.



Try Tango to Buddha for professional service!

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 22:13

Yup T2 very good for a good night but food i find a bit iffy, not good or bad, overall a good night out though.

Stonehousepub


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 755

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 23:01

Kemal,



Ive had shite meals in almost all of the restaurants you have mentioned, I find it very upsetting that you & miss a are trying to damage the livelyhoods of these people. So what you had a crap time at this place, it obviously was'nt for you. So give it a miss next time round.



Have you never had a bad meal or experience in the UK ? These people are your countrymen, they have a living to earn and families to look after, the damage you are doing is totally out of order. Learn to deal with inccidents as they occur rather than resorting to such lowlife tactics.



Turkish Cypriots need to and must stick together in this world

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 23:08

Stonehousepub

I couldn't agree with you more.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 23:45

Stonehouse, I agree aswell, I have been in many eateries over the years, all of them have an off day for some reason or another. You just have to shrug and accept it and hope its better the next time. If you have what you consider to be a 'bad' meal more than once you just don't go back. Simples (to quote that meerkat)



I wonder if miss a and smartphones where part of the same group?

Pamperurself


Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 49

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 09:33

its funny how miss a doesnt mention food been thrown at people and on the floor!!

dav88



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Posts: 605

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 09:48

Scruff.. just because I brought to everyone's attention a post regarding the restaurant being discussed (without any comment), it does not mean that I am related to miss a or was at the restaurant with her - I wasnt and I have no idea who she is.

Peterbilt


Joined: 15/08/2010
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 14:06

""its funny how miss a doesnt mention food been thrown at people and on the floor!!""



Are You suggesting that this is what happened Pamperurself?? If so were you witness to this, Or is it something that you have heard?

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 14:24

LaptaMike



While I agree with the majority of your posting, I disagree that you should just shrug and accept it. Regardless of the establishment, you pay for a decent standard of service and food and shouldn't have to settle for anything less. If there is a problem, you should bring it to the attention of the staff who hopefully will resolve the problem and in doing so will be reminded of the standards that are deemed acceptable. By the way this is not a 'dig' at Manipeni's but more a general observation.



Paul

Pamperurself


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Message Posted:
07/09/2010 16:41

yes i was at shooters when it happened.

Peterbilt


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Posts: 20

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 21:13

Thanks for your reply pamper.



I do hope the food thrown was only at themselves ??

Pamperurself


Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 49

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 21:48

it was thrown on the floor and towards staff.the way i think is that iff your not happy get up and leace quitely without trying to make a scene

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 21:55

It's interesting to note that miss a, in her profile, lists her occupation, in London, UK. as a teacher.

I do hope that these teenagers, that she accompanied, were not her pupils if that is how they act when eating out in a restaurant?

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 21:56

fiendishpaul,



I must admit I agree with you totally but I wouldn't write off a restaurant for one bad experience. If the staff are rude then ok I would.



(Nothing to do with manipeni)

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 22:01

In her lst post she says her family of 10?

miss_a


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 23:11

The food was not thrown, it was chucked back to them and it was actually food that had been boxed up and given to us as a takeaway as we had already paid for it. We did not want to remain in the restaurant and so they tried to give us the food in boxes which we did not want.



I don't appreciate people saying that I should "shrug off and accept it" as you were not there experience it and you will not be able to understand what my family went through on that night. My baby cousins were disturbed and were screaming with fright on the night at the sight of the chefs and staff coming on to their family so there is no way I would just shrug off & accept this & I can assure u neither would you.



Yes I am a teacher, and no they were not my pupils as most of them were older than me and I teach children and I teach my pupils people skills and to be polite - something they are all lacking at Manipeni.

miss_a


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 23:23

"Turkish Cypriots need to and must stick together in this world" Yes I agree with this Stonehousepup and I would like to say the same thing to the owners of Manipenni - It was obvious we were all cypriot turkish people and they were not very hostile towards us and didn't bother to let us know that there might be a longer wait for our food. If somebody wants to be treated with respect then they need to treat others in respect. As paying customers at the restaurant they should have had the decency to approach us and say that our food was on its way and that the machine was broken so we couldnt have the orange juices that we ordered, instead we were left to sit there for over an hour without a single thing or person coming to our table. Any human being would get aggitated about this wouldnt they??

apc2010


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Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 01:51

so who chucked the food ,at , who.??

juliamoons



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Posts: 849

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 09:20

Where is Manipeni restaurant?

dogeared


Joined: 02/09/2010
Posts: 45

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 09:31

I know who did that

Pamperurself


Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 49

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 12:58

being chucked or throwing is the same thing,,disrespectfull and from what i saw there was a lot of pushing and holding back in the customers group not the staff

TUTOR4U


Joined: 05/06/2007
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 15:52

We have been going to Manipeni for over two years, at least once a week, Sam and Sara are super people, food is excellent value for money. Like all restaurants that are popular, sometimes you wait a little longer for your meal, so we always order our food and drinks at the same time.

Sam and Sara see you tonight... Mike & Pam p.s. Looking forward to it...

clifhanger


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 16:09

who were the chuckers ??

Stonehousepub


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 755

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 17:04

Its all getting a bit boring now... Great bit of advertising for mannipenni !!



This thread has made me feel ashamed of being Turkish Cypriot. How can there be so much hatred within such a small community ??



Why not deal with it face to face like mature adults instead of using a majorly British forum to spurt your poison?



What do you think you have accomplished?



Over to you Miss a

doppelganger


Joined: 08/09/2010
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 17:07

miss_a



is littlenige

kaiserphil


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Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 17:12

And doppelganger is....?

Jeannie


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Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 17:13

kaiserphil - you beat me to it

clifhanger


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 17:15

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelg%C3%A4nger

dogeared


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Posts: 45

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 17:18

97mess 98 99 100 off topic.



Rule 6. Keep The Focus

Posts outside the scope of the question asked in the initial (first) post may be deleted without notice.

Pamperurself


Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 49

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 17:50

the chuckers were part of miss a group

clifhanger


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 17:53

nige and his group of miss it mates have been known to cause chaos .

miss_a


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 22:30

97, 98, 99....huh???

Jeannie


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Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
09/09/2010 01:45

message 104 - "miss a" - yeah, exactly "huh????"

Izzet



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Posts: 920

Message Posted:
09/09/2010 01:53

This thread is now closed. Reason: Thread was addressed and no need for further posts.