best mousakka in northern cyprus

jonnyfocus


Joined: 11/10/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 22:17

you must spare time on youre stay in northern cyprus to dine at the secret terrace ,they freshly cook the best mousakka i have ever had . been sevaral times each one being better than the last.the owner fikri all ways makes you feel most welcome .

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 22:32

Come on then tell us where Secret Terrace is or is it a secret?

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 22:45

i Jonny Focus re message 1.

I'm so pleased you have discovered Fikri's "masterpiece" his mousakka.



When we are out in NC we eat at the secret terrace once a week and always have mousakka, boring I know but hey, you can't improve on perfection.



Doug

Pugwash


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Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 22:47

It is excellent for sure.

dougskud



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Posts: 356

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 22:50

Hi Woodspeckie



Turn left just before Highlife follow the road down to the sea you can't miss it.



As you turn off the main road there is a small supermarket on the corner where there are lots of inflatable toys for swimming on display.

Doug

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 23:01

We had a fab nite there last week, there were 12 of us and 5 people had Mousaka and all agreed it was excellent, I had Lamb chops and they were excellent too.



Well worth a visit and very reasonable too

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 23:01

Is it open December/January? we have stayed at the High Life so should find it.

stilluvithere



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Posts: 765

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 23:41

I am none the wiser, where is The High life

proger1



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Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 23:50

Now I know this might sound really strange but just pause for a second and imagine that the people you are advising to go to the restaurant don't live in the same street as you and might need a little more help with the directions.

Try starting with east or west of Kyrenia please, I live on the east side so if you are talikng about somewhere on the west side I would appreciate a little more help, I don't know or if I do know, can't remmeber where high life is either.

It would be much appreciated and I am sure the owner would also be happy to have more customers.



Thanks, Paul

juliamoons



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Posts: 849

Message Posted:
11/10/2010 23:52

Me too, where is the Highlife?

mrsgee


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Posts: 396

Message Posted:
12/10/2010

The 'secret terrace' is Taners....in Karakum. It is signposted on the main road, but I think that it might be a bit difficult to find if you don't know the turn. As you come out of Girne towards Karakum, the turning is on the left down towards the sea. It is very nice.

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 00:30

High Life is a Hotel in Karakum, go past Lemar on the right going from Girne turn left before the sign for High Life.

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 02:48

Call Fikri for directions, as he says 'sorry I am not fluent in your language' but he does seem to get by with the Expats



Yeksamesh !!



0533 841 0550

Ossie


Joined: 19/01/2008
Posts: 311

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 06:03

How do you know its the road before High Life???

scruffdog


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Posts: 742

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 10:25

It is on a slight bend, on the left on road towards Catalkoy, there is a sign Tanners Terrace Bar there is a second hand furniture shop on the corner of this turning, and a turning on right, with a butcher on the corner.

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 10:30

Hi Fikri re the various posts it would appear that many may have problems finding your restaurant could I suggest you post detailed directions.



regards



Doug

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 11:17

Ossie. See msg 5 it says so.

jonnyfocus


Joined: 11/10/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 12:10

hi sorry i did not inclued directions .thank you doug and every one who posted this info

NCMan



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Posts: 670

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 12:18

So are you saying it is near where the Soho used to be ?

Pugwash


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Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 12:26

20 yards further on, same road NC man.

NCMan



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Posts: 670

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 12:28

Thanks Kate maybe one day we will meet there.

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 12:46

For anyone who lives west of Girne,' Seveners' (just before the Golden lady statue in Alsancak ) also do a fantastic mousakka . Prices are reasonable as well.



Chris

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 19:36

thank you all for your lovely wishes, i have a sign up on the main road but it doesnt flash as it should so i will get it changed as early as possible so that the turning will be a bit more clear.



my restaurant is not in a very easy location i know but this has advantages and disadvantages. not much traffic, noise or dust while you are enjoying your food or drink with a lovely sea view but on the other hand its not very easy to find the place.



the restaurant is in karakum at the east side of girne. as you come from town its the left turning after 1.1km as you pass the new harbour roundabout, pass lemar, alesta, stroll in restaurant and also after çağlaş market and as you come from çatalköy its the right turning after petrol station, court yard and high life hotel.



if this wont be enough you can call me on 0533 841 0550 anytime u like, try us once, u wont regret



fikri

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
12/10/2010 22:41

Will you be open December/January?

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
13/10/2010 13:00

yes we are open all through the year, heating with a nice wood burner which is on all day long so the place is warm whenever you walk in. i mentioned this because this is a problem i get in the places i go sometimes.

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
13/10/2010 13:31

Sorry forgot to ask opening times.

tanersterrace


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Message Posted:
14/10/2010 00:02

we start serving 11am and kitchen closing time is 10:30pm in summer and 10:00pm in winter times and we serve all day long. we serve snacks during the day, we r well known with our home made burgers, sandwiches, omlettes and in the evening nice traditional and international choices.

dougskud



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Posts: 356

Message Posted:
14/10/2010 11:07

Fikri



just a thought, with all of the publicity for your mousakka especially as they are served in individual potts would you consider offering mouskka on a single basis rather than a minimum of two servings?



regards

Doug

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
14/10/2010 17:14

we serve musakka for one since we got the kitchen changed to industrial which was long time ago

but its normal you didnt see because you never felt the need to look at the menu as i order your musakkas even before you walk in

dougskud



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Posts: 356

Message Posted:
14/10/2010 17:36

Fikri



My apologises



kind regards and enjoy the holiday





Doug

tanersterrace


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Posts: 166

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 11:44

thanks doug, see you soon

tanersterrace


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Posts: 166

Message Posted:
27/10/2010 15:12

thanks cyprus44 for an opportunity like this, only because of this post we sold 5 times more musakka than we used to. i didtn know it would help this much. thanks to everyone and a little top-up



fikri

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
27/10/2010 16:12

Taners terrance:

We ate at your place the other night and really enjoyed the meal, yes it was musakka. One piece of feedback though. It would be very nice if you put half a loaf of bread on the table to nibble at while waiting for the meal, with say olive oil and balsamic vinagre. The cost of bread is next to nothing, but it would keep the customers happy while enjoying their drink.

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
27/10/2010 17:58

Totally agree with all positive comments regarding the Mousakka so for fish lovers the fish pie is a must. It is not on the menu, just order it and it will do itself justice and not disapoint. Agree about the nibbles to start with. Wonderfull location, excellent hospitality from 'mine host' Fikri. Hope that you all enjoy.

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
27/10/2010 18:18

I am not a great burger and chips fan but the ones at \taners are wonderful !!

dougskud



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Message Posted:
27/10/2010 18:38

It is really heartining to see a thread rapidly approaching 1000 hits where there has been no sniping.



To read of the increased turnover resulting from the positive experiences of fellow C44 users is indeed testament to the influence of C44 when it is being used to convey views that are expressed using a fair and reasonable tone.



Maybe that is as much due with Fikri the man as the wonderful restaurant he owns.



regards

Doug

crofter


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Message Posted:
27/10/2010 18:41

Very well said Doug, we totally agree.

Pugwash


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Message Posted:
27/10/2010 18:59

Indeed Doug, Fikri and his mother are lovely as is his place, I like it a lot, and the food

chico


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
27/10/2010 23:36

Out again in a couple of weeks time and really looking forward to sampling the moussaka again. We have also had take away moussaka from Tanners for those cosy evenings in! We always recommend a trip to Tanners to our friends and family who use our villa - they have never been disappointed.

dougskud



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Posts: 356

Message Posted:
28/10/2010 11:46

Hello Chicko lucky you,



Where is your Villa? and does it have a fire facility for the chilly winter evenings?



If it has we have friends who would be interested are you on a web site?



By the way what a great idea about a take away



Doug

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
28/10/2010 14:48

thank you all again for the nice comments, and yes doug its nice to have noone sniping

i totally agree with the idea of giving some bread and butter or olive oil or even some olives so the positive feedback taken



both me and my mother we try our best to keep the place as nice as possible and its nice to see that everybody appreciates what we are doing.



fikri

ArrivaLtd


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
28/10/2010 15:38

Have to whole heartedly agree. The mousakka at Fikri's (Taner's Secret Terrace) is lovely. But must say, we haven't had anything off the menu yet that hasn't been nice. Well done Fikri, keep up the good work.

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
28/10/2010 20:34

thanks gwyn new menu also coming soon and many special offers will be posted all through the winter.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
28/10/2010 21:05

Just put it on my list of things to do in Dec/Jan when I am there.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
28/10/2010 21:28

I've always prefered my mousaka made in the morning (or day before) and allowed to go cold, cut into squares and then served warm to hot. Everyones different I suppose. My dad likes his mousaka with potato at the bottom, I prefer it without.



I must admit that I had a freshly baked one once a few years ago which I did really enjoy though.

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 08:15

We spent another lovely evening at Taners Terrace last night. Delicious spring roll, very tasty salad and those wondeful 'wedgy' chips followed by the now infamous Moussakka!



Thank you Fikri............see you again very soon.

LooseBoots



Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 09:49

Well I am glad to hear Tanners is open all year round. We have been several times and have always praised the mousaka.

Tried somewhere else recently and although it was good still Tanners is the best......................

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 10:05

Pleased to see Tanners/Secret Terrace getting some well deserved regonition.



Been using it for years and yes it is the best mousakka on the Island.



Nice one!



Mike and Pat

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 11:42

Hi Lapta Mike re message 45.



Interesting, I always prefer my stew and dumplings second time around the following day.



As a suggestion for one winter evening:



Fikri organises a blind tasting comparison between fresh and warmed up moussaka with a few bottles of red wine it could be great fun



regards

Doug

shrimp


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 939

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 14:10

Moussaka at Tanners?..............I like my moussaka to be a bit runny, not the sort you can slice with a knife.........what catagory does Tanners come into............. I dont think you can beat the restaraunt at the harbour, begins with ch.... and is right next to the castle.....same chef for five years at least.....it is really delish...........but always willing to try new moussake any place, any time, any where.................

Pugwash


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Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 14:12

Good idea Doug!

dougskud



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Message Posted:
29/10/2010 16:03

Hi Shrimp based on your post I am sure you will find Fikri moussaka "perfik"



Doug

shrimp


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Posts: 939

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 16:05

will definately check it out next visit! thanks

tanersterrace


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Posts: 166

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 16:19

interesting idea doug and thanks to all that posted

laptamike, as the musakka is preapared freshly on order it can be with or without any of the ingredients or it can be potatoes at the bottom as your father likes

shrimp you are more than welcome to try our musakka, i am sure it will be at least as nice



fikri

shrimp


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Posts: 939

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 16:21

I am sure it will, cant wait to taste it..... have you considered mail order????????????

crofter


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Message Posted:
29/10/2010 18:03

Another favourite dish of ours is little meatballs with shallots. The dish is cooked in a pomegranate sauce. Divine! Give it a try.

LooseBoots



Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 20:24

Tonight I tried 2 Moussakka as a takeaway........................still as good but because it is a hot dish it was served in the individual clay dishes................



Drove very carefully back home and was not dissapointed .



But prefer eating in the restaurant..............

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 22:14

hehe good to hear musakkas went home safely, i think i have to start working on how to do take away pots more safely

dougskud



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Posts: 356

Message Posted:
30/10/2010 11:59

Hi all good morning

Re Crofter's mail no.56.



Fikri you must stop ordering me the moussaka so I can examine the menu.



I certainly will try the meatballs in pomegranate sauce, I will even supply the pomegranate from our garden!!

Great news about the sales of your Moussaka if it were a film it would certainly win the OSKAR for:



Best Dish



Best Presentation



Best Director



It's a lovely sunny day in England, the bad news is I'm being told we have to start Christmas shopping!!



Doug

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
30/10/2010 17:41

As we have washed the dishes that the Mousakka came in and the Tupperware containers for the rice and salad ......does that mean that we don`t have to pay next time ;-))

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
30/10/2010 18:41

Ok, my mouth is watering from all these positive comments. Moussaka is one of my favourites.



Out of interest, what is the price of Moussaka and other favourite dishes at Taners?

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
30/10/2010 19:10

Reasonably priced, as is all the menu and well worth it.

dougskud



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Posts: 356

Message Posted:
31/10/2010 12:29

Hi All good morning



Even though I am in England I have a constant reminder of the wonderful Moussaka on offer at the Secret Terrace.



My Wife Chris. and I were in England one evening when we received a message on my mobile, it was in fact a photo sent by my son from The Secret Terrace showing a piping hot Moussaka just presented to the table.



Imagine our surprise when a half hour later we received another photo this time showing an empty Moussaka pot.



I have the piping hot Moussaka set as my screen filler so every time I use my mobile I am transported to the Secret Terrace.



Brilliant



Doug

zookeeper


Joined: 17/03/2010
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
31/10/2010 13:52

Does anyone have the google earth coordinates?



Zookeeper's satnav

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
31/10/2010 15:39

ok next time i will let you go through the menu but i wont give you the musakka option

and looseboots when you bring the cups i will think about something for the return may be a little ''thank you'' on the house

and pippie the musakka is 20 tl with the sides and most of the dishes on my menu are between 15 and 25 including any sides you choose.

zppkeeper i dont have it on google but i tried to describe where i am on the previous posts on this thread so i hope that helps, we are working on a website at the moment which will include eery information you will need.



fikri

chico


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
31/10/2010 16:42

I think this is the co-ordinates (I am trying to visualise the road)



35°20'7.68"N 33°20'32.24"E



hope this helps - looking forward to seeing the website

Panchocat


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Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
31/10/2010 16:58

And Fikri thank you for the take away the other lunchtime on tarmac machinery day!

Judy and I enjoyed our lunch and those two working men thoroughly enjoyed theirs too!

zookeeper


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Posts: 168

Message Posted:
01/11/2010 05:43

Message 66



Chico



Thank you very much.



Zookeeper's spouse - alias Patnav.

dougskud



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Posts: 356

Message Posted:
01/11/2010 16:34

Hi Everyone



Chico I am impressed by your I.T. skills.



Doug

tanersterrace


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Posts: 166

Message Posted:
02/11/2010 13:14

i am also happy to find out the coordinates of my restaurant i am sure i will need it later when somebody else ask me where i am. but i hope i will be able to finish the site as early as possible so that i can just send the link



fikri

breezyboy


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Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
02/11/2010 18:51

Not out again until April. Do you think the queues will have died down enough for me to get a table?

I can't wait now to come and try it, all sounds great.

Also agree nice to have a clean thread for once.

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
03/11/2010 10:17

Hi Fikri



Friends of ours ate at your restaurant last night and rang Chris and I to rave about a fantastic evening.



After all the postings about your Musakka they both ordered it.



Their comment was, "every bit as good as the hype, definitely going back for our last night"



They also said the 10 minute stroll back to their Hotel was perfect to walk off their "bursting bellies"



Doug

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 07:40

Had another fantastic evening at The Terrace last night.



For all you fish lovers out there you must try Fikris homemade fish cakes.



We tried them last night and they were delicious. Two tasty, reasonably sized fish cakes, vegetables, wedgy chips and coleslaw.



We will be back very soon!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 08:13

If you keep advertising this place you'll not be able to get a table next time you want one



Lovely mousakka though it is....

dougskud



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Posts: 356

Message Posted:
04/11/2010 10:47

Hi Everyone good morning



Re message 73 from Crofter.



Good home made fishcakes are just about my favourite meal so I can't wait till were next out to sample them.



Just a thought Fikri.



If I starve myself during the day could I have a starter size fishcake with some salad to start, I can then have Musakka for my main course "perfik"



Doug

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
05/11/2010 15:28

yes breezyboy, nice clean thread is even better when its about my place, its really nice to see my efforts worth.

thanks again sheila for your lovely comment on our new addition fish cakes, more additons on the menu soon.

and groucho i hope that they comes and i say people that i am fully booked but i will save a seat for you whatever happens because of your little warnin for everyone to stop advertising

thanks again all



fikri

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
11/11/2010 19:27

the thread has come to an end now, i am really happy about this thread and wanted to thank you all who commented looked and came to try the musakka. and i wanted to give it a final top up of course



fikri

efendioliver



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 545

Message Posted:
11/11/2010 19:59

have eaten at fikos's restaurant several times and it has always been fantastic

we have efendi staff outings there he is a great guy and a genial host and serves fantastic fresh simple food

delicious



andy@efendi

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
11/11/2010 22:19

The Terrace wins every time for food



So does the setting



And the friendly atmosphere



Plus free wi fi connection





And last but not least i can walk back to my apartment just accross the road, after a fantastic evening.

chico


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
11/11/2010 22:50

Coming out a week tomorrow and looking forward to seeing you again Fikri - we will be down with our friends and who knows we might try some of the other suggestions off the menu! Last time we had the fish and chips which were just as good as the moussaka.



If you can get Dougskud to change his choice- guess we will will have a good read of the menu too!!!



See you soon! Val & Chris

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
12/11/2010 10:31

Hi Fikri re your message 77 I too had thought that and to my surprise there you are again on page 1.



regards



Doug

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
13/11/2010 16:57

yes doug back on top. my vegetable supplier is running out of vegs

thanks for your comment andy and chico see you soon, i am having a little break now but i will hopefully be there when u come. and alex its sad that wi-fi has no reception in your house but you are always welcome to come up



fikri

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
13/11/2010 17:41

Hi again Taners,

With a name like 'The Terrace' I thought I'd better ask, are there lots of steps or is it reasonably wheelchair friendly?

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
13/11/2010 20:00

hi pippie, the restaurant has 2 different dining areas. one is the open terrace which you can go up with stairs or the closed area with sliding windows opening for summer and with a nice wood burner in winter but both areas have a nice cea view. to the closed area there are 2 steps and i had a wood platform that fits those stairs and makes it straight, but about 10 days ago i had my parking area tarmac so it doesnt fit now and thank you so much for reminding it to me cause first thing tomorrow i will ask my carpenter to fit it or i think i will need a new one. so soon the wheelchair entry will be available



fikri

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
13/11/2010 20:07

Best Mousakka,Best karaoke,best Curry,Best sports bar,Bingo !!!For God sake Get a Life...................

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
14/11/2010 01:31

how Turkish mousakka

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
14/11/2010 09:13

Incorrect andrew4232 Turkey does have its own mousakka dish as does Cyprus which is different from the Greek one and is locally called Musaka, all around the Med they have their own versions of this dish. Fikris is as authentic as you can get.

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
14/11/2010 09:32

In fact Andrew4232 it is an Arabic dish see below, so it is as Turkish as it is Greek.



Moussaka from Arabic musaqqaʿa 'chilled' (names borrowed by other languages: Greek: Mousakas, South Slavic: musaka/мусака, Turkish: musakka, Hungarian: rakott padlizsán - from the Turkish word for aubergine, patlıcan) is an aubergine-based dish of the Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Though its variations are part of all the national cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and has an Arabic name, in the West it is best known in its Greek form.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moussaka

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
16/11/2010 13:15

thanks kate, i couldnt explain it any better



fikri

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
16/11/2010 19:38

Hi Everyone and in particular message 85.



I noticed Martin D41 first joined C44 in September this year, approx 9 weeks ago.



I also noticed Martin D'41 has posted on 296 occasions which averages at about 32 posts per week.



Martin D41, who was that you suggested should get a life!!!!



Doug

crofter


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Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 06:49

Another excellent evening at Taners last night......thank you chef, the fish cakes were yummy!

Rottolover



Joined: 21/06/2009
Posts: 519

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 08:38

And I'll put my bib in once again too. A few nights ago I took my wife there, entirely due to this thread, to try this fabulous moussaka, and it was. The chef's mother was there as her son was away getting supplies, but Ali (I think) did a superb job on the moussaka anyway. Mum chatted to us, as there were few people there at the time, and helped us enjoy our meal very much. She even allowed us to take most of my wife's meal home in their dish, as my wife couldn't finish the generous helping.



We will return the dish when we go there again tonight...

tanersterrace


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
24/11/2010 21:51

thanks for bringing the pot back and thanks even more for your lovely comment. my mum said you waited to see me but i just came after you left so hopefully next time you come we will meet.

have a safe flight tomorrow

best regards



fikri and sevil

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
15/12/2010 18:36

hi Fikri



Compliments of the season. Hope the moussaka is still selling well



see you in the new year





Chris and Doug

tanersterrace


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Posts: 166

Message Posted:
19/12/2010 17:32

hi doug sorry just saw your message, musakka is still the top seller and its getting more famous



see you soon



fikri

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
19/12/2010 17:56

Now I know where it is I will definitely try it next time am over as I pass through Karakum most days

and I love mousaka/musaka etc.... of all kinds. Didn't know it was a name from Arabic, (like yoghurt)

but here in U.K people only seem to know these things as Greek.

dougskud



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Posts: 356

Message Posted:
20/12/2010 12:18

Hi Fikri nice to hear the Moussaka is still selling well.



As you have probably seen we have lots of snow at present and yesterday I spent three hours clearing snow from our drive and pavements.



When I gave up I was frozen and thought to myself one of Fikri's mousakas would slip down a treat.



kind regards





Chris and Doug

tanersterrace


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Posts: 166

Message Posted:
22/12/2010 13:12

thanks doug and phylray see you soon



fikri

tanersterrace


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Posts: 166

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 00:53

just as a reminder that musakka is still the best seller



fikri

LaptaGeezer


Joined: 01/06/2010
Posts: 407

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 00:56

I have not tried Mousaka ever, but I did make a pastitsia, I think it is called, the other day, very similar I believe. I guess it is made in Cyprus, it certainly is in Greece.. I got the recipe from watching Rick Stien on tv. Very nice it was too. Chok Lesetlee

tanersterrace


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Posts: 166

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 01:23

its a greek dish laptageezer. there are dishes that are only turkish or greek and there are disehes taht are common so the one you just mentioned is a greek one. may be i can learn the recipe and cook one for you



fikri

LaptaGeezer


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Posts: 407

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 01:26

I will come and try the Mousaka Fikri and bring the recipe with me for the pastitsia.

tanersterrace


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Posts: 166

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 01:58

ok paul and i will work out on cooking it in the most possible cypriot way



fikri

SAFFI


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 03:15

Hi

We had a really good Mousaka at the Hideaway and Carpenters also

regards

Saffi