Laughing Buddha - has it changed?

mrsgee


Joined: 23/06/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 14:57

Does anyone know if Laughing Buddha on the main road into Girne from Lefkosa, has changed hands? Came past today and there are some new signs up - but didn't manage to read them......but did notice the HUGE and Impressive Chandelier hanging over one of the terraces......it was very beautiful sparkling in the sunlight......hope it stands up to the winds of winter though.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 15:51

The chandelier and new signs belong to the disco which was open for a short while underneath the laughing budha. The restaurant remains the same, we were there a couple of weeks ago and it was very nice.

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 15:52

It was for sale a while back as one of our friends were interested at the time, they didn't buy.

So maybe it is under new management?

After our last experience i wouldn't chance it.

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 15:56

its a new beautiful disco.



its sort of below the buddha and to the rear of it,very nice place,lots of money spent there,got closed for a little while,due to noise.

Not sure if its back open yet,i hope it does soon.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 16:01

Dont think its changed hands there, we hadnt been for about a year and the owner was the same then as is now. We had a nice meal, I dont think its up to the standard of Chinese that we are used to, but it was still good, bit overpriced.

nikegirl


Joined: 19/02/2010
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 17:49

The Chinese restaurant is still there.



The club (with the chandelier) is called Al Mahara and there were problems with the licensing but I'm not sure if it has reopened now.

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 22:52

is it still open ?

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 23:42

Without doubt the worst meal I have ever had in TRNC was at The Laughing Budda... avoid. Don't even think about going there

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 10:36

I prefer the Dragon for chinese food.

I have to agree with Blackbird on this worst meal ever. Saying that we have friends who love it there, but then they would eat anything.

girne


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 13:40

lf you are looking for a chinese restaurant why not try the one just off the turning to Jasemine. It has a large Panda sign outside. The food ıs great and reasonably priced

smwredd


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 13:49

How strange. Have been twice in the past few weeks, once with visitors, and the food was excellent. Visitors were impressed.

kaiserphil


Joined: 14/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 14:22

It has certainly changed then. The food there and at the Chinese House, opp the Ship Inn, was only just acceptable in comparison to the dreadful place at Karakum, who's name escapes me and the Shanghai.

What a blessing when the Dragon opened!

I don't know the one near the Jasmine Court, it must be 'after my time', though I liked the China Garden.

Pa-trick


Joined: 23/09/2010
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 21:51

Which is the one near the Ship Hotel. I am always getting these Chinese restaurants mixed up. It's too flaming expensive anyway! Some of you lot must have good pensions, that's all I can say!

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 21:58

R message 12 - the Chinese House used to be amazing, one of the best Thai curries I've ever had. We had to go there twice every holiday. But the chef changed...and oh dear did it change for the worst...

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 22:39

its called the crying buddha now ,lol.

mrsgee


Joined: 23/06/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 23:47

ok....simple question asked....or so I thought......answered very early on....and once again off you all go on a tangent....hey ho that's cyprus 44 for you.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 23:54

only one for me the dragon, its consistent, great surroundings. I love to watch the sushi chef. he is brilliant. I thought the one by jasmie was a take away, oh well you live and learn

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
29/09/2010 00:05

Lighten up mrsgee....it's just a bit of fun - it's how posts develop here...No arm, no malice, just a bit of information for you...