Favourite takeaway

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 15 Jul 2004, 19:00

I'm a confirmed meat eater so my recommendations are second-hand, but I have veggie friends who eat regularly at St Andrews Restaurant, and the Blue Bean cafe.

The new Pizza Hut (takeaway only) has good veggie options, but has encountered some opposition on the forum because of concerns about global multinationals driving locally-owned businesses out of business.

Welcome to Porty when you arrive! Sorry I didn't reply sooner.

Alex

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 16 Jul 2004, 16:52

mr magnolia wrote:
Mr and Mrs Magnolia and the magnoliettes will be landing in fair Portobello in September

Yes, welcome Mr & Mrs Magnolia!

Sorry, don't really do veggie personally but have you ever tried seagull? (we have a bit of a glut of them at the moment

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mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 16 Jul 2004, 21:06

Thanks for the suggestion, but I've always thought there was something a bit fishy about seagulls...

We are all looking forward to the move although it won't really be very far - if the car breaks down on the critical day we will hop on a No 15 at Tollcross and get off at Abercorn Park (assuming it is called Abercorn Park?)

A shame there is no unexpected gem serving unusual veggie nosh - I was hoping we might find a seaside equivalent to Chans, that used to be on Forth Street, where the Tapas Tree is now. We've all missed it since they went back to Hong Kong. We've lived reasonably for the last 8 yrs off the options available at The Peking Inn, The Bangalore and Efes- Tollcross' finest! I suppose we could always go back to cooking......

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 16 Jul 2004, 22:15

Ah, Efes...Well you probably wouldn't recognise it if you went back now - its just had a glitzy fit out and the chidren have all grown up...

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 17 Jul 2004, 10:32

Alex wrote:I'm a confirmed meat eater so my recommendations are second-hand, but I have veggie friends who eat regularly at St Andrews Restaurant, and the Blue Bean cafe.

The new Pizza Hut (takeaway only) has good veggie options, but has encountered some opposition on the forum because of concerns about global multinationals driving locally-owned businesses out of business.

Welcome to Porty when you arrive! Sorry I didn't reply sooner.

Alex

Why is it that the St Andrew's restaurant is constantly advertising for staff?

Over the last five years they must have had quite a turnover in waiters. I've even considered working there myself to find out how bad it must be, and so that there isn't a dayglo sign in the window for a while.

It would be like "Macintyre undercover".

I've seen dimly lit restaurants in my time, but they are really pushing it there.....

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 17 Jul 2004, 22:56

does anyone actually eat there?

Beach Babe · Post by **Beach Babe** » 18 Jul 2004, 01:50

Sandra

we did once

an experience best forgotten

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 25 Jul 2004, 22:40

Back to one of my favourite topics - food! I had a lunch date with Mrs Bob on Friday. We decided to try the business lunch at the Dragon Way. Mrs B chose spare ribs as a starter (no complaints), while I opted for the sesame prawn toast. Now, this is a dish that can either be incredibly good or incredibly bad. This was simply inedible. I returned it and chose instead the cripsy won ton, which was OK. My Duck Kon Siu was slightly better, although I seemed to have been given my portion of duck fat and someone else's. Mrs B's Chicken with Beansprouts was rather tasteless and she was soon pinching some of my sauce in a bid to enliven it.

So, food rather disappointing but my main gripe is the service. Neither of the waitresses seemed to know how to smile and at times bordered on surly. We won't be back.

Now, if only the 108 had a sit-down restaurant.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 25 Jul 2004, 22:48

Dont know if anyone else has mentioned Mr India (top of Duddingston Park)? I urge you to try the Chicken Shaslik,it is truly scrummy. Comes with Rice and roasted vegetables, at Ã‚Â£9.95 is easily enough for 2. A word of advice, its def best to call and order as they make the stuff fresh.0131 657 9988. If you dont enjoy, feel free to blame me and for the avoidance of doubt I have no financialor family interest in the place.

Beach Babe · Post by **Beach Babe** » 25 Jul 2004, 22:57

Bob- I've given the Dragon Way the old bums rush after a rather disasterous attempt to have a meal there on Valentine's Day. However, I know that Dadaist has sampled their takeway lunch special (only costs a few quid) and enjoyed it

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 25 Jul 2004, 23:02

We called in the night before our holiday, just because we were starving and had no food in the house, and the food was fine but the TV was drowning out our conversation, and I can't stand TV being on in a restaurant. It tends to be our last resort place.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 26 Jul 2004, 12:55

No-one has mentioned Carlo's on the High Street. When I first came to live here, there was not a good chippie - horror of horrors - then Carlo's opened and saved my life. On a bitterly cold winter's night, their delivery service is a godsend, and their staff are always friendly. They also do wonderful pizzas - to my taste, anyhow. And they have all sorts of other dishes you can try.

I used to be a devote of the Chi Wai, but have not been along there for a while, and am somewhat perturbed to hear that it is under new ownership ......... Especially as I will have to think of places to feed visitors, now summer is here. Any suggestions, other than 'The Old Pier' and the St. Andrew. (I also had a fairly disastrous meal in the St. Andrew about five years ago.)

As a semi-veggie - I eat fish - I have never found any trouble getting dishes without meat in them in Porty, and I do agree that Findlay's veggie haggis is superb.

PS What a good suggestion that we put in links to those eateries and take-aways that have websites - then someone can go round and try them out and recommend them. It's the kind of information visitors would like on the Poty site

scossie5 · Post by **scossie5** » 26 Jul 2004, 13:45

Another vote for Mr India - we have enjoyed a few deliveries from there and enjoy savouring different tastes rather than merely different multicoloured hues of the same nondescript stuff.

Dragon Way have been responsible for the worst eat-in meal I have ever had - no matter what we ordered it tasted like cornflour. And then, confusingly, delivered a really nice takeaway just the other week, thus averting a domestic as I was giving the other half a roasting for even putting income their way again.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 26 Jul 2004, 15:23

We've really enjoyed a couple of take-aways from Spices recently.
Their starter portions are huge!
Everything is freshly made so you may wait 15 mins or so for your order but it's well worth it.
Word of warning though - the Seekh kebab is very hot/spicy compared to any other place I've tried but then I'm a Korma kind of person!

cevans · Post by **cevans** » 26 Jul 2004, 18:05

I am quite surprised at all the comments about Dragon Way. That is our nearest takeaway and we use it quite alot. The food has always been excellent, although that may be because we always order the same 2 dishes! And the portions are massive, which is always a bonus. We always go there for takeaway when we have friends staying over, and they have never complained either. We have never tried the restaurant, but presume that if we like the takeaways then we would like the food in there too.

Mmmm chicken in plum sauce.....!

Mimpty · Post by **Mimpty** » 27 Jul 2004, 13:44

I think the "Seaview" in the High Street is worth a mention. I much prefer it to "Sesame".
I have only tried the Dragon Way once. OK, but not worth the walk when the Seaview is closer.
Carlo's is also v. good for fish and chips. I celebrated my move to Porty with champagne and a fish supper from the St Andrews as I thought it was regarded as an institution. The second supper a few weeks later was not so good. The chips tasted like they had been hanging around far too long. I've not been back. It's Carlo's every time, now.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 27 Jul 2004, 16:20

Sandra wrote:Sorry for being dense but is 108 called that because it is the address?

Correct. You win a can of diet coke.

Sounds like Dragon No Way would be more appropriate.

Post by **wangi** » 27 Jul 2004, 16:28

Been keeping out of this topic, but does anyone use the Gourmet Feast?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 27 Jul 2004, 17:20

wangi wrote:Been keeping out of this topic, but does anyone use the Gourmet Feast?

I wandered in there once, well after its closing time (it was a warm night, and the doors were open) and cheekily asked for a portion of Singapore noodles. Delighted to report that after they got over their surprise, they got the wok out for me!

It was wonderful.

I was tired and emotional at the time -- but I still recommend it.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 27 Jul 2004, 18:42

Where is the Gourmet Feast? Is it that the one on the Joppa end of the Prom?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 27 Jul 2004, 18:43

Yes, that's the one.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 27 Jul 2004, 18:47

Thanks Alex. Haven't tried it yet but maybe should.
God, we're all going to get fat(ter) trying out all these places!

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 27 Jul 2004, 20:33

Hey Marya

if you want to revisit your glorious youth then Efes grand reopening is TOMORROW!

While you all decide on Porty's finest carryout I will keep going meantime with Tollcross's (no spelling comments please)

DG · Post by DG » 04 Sep 2004, 22:15

We've just had our first carry out meal from Mr India. Our order arrived 90 minutes after we phoned (45 mins late) and I can honestly say I don't remember having had a worse Indian meal. Both our dishes were saturated in salt, the rice was bland and the 'spicey potatoes' lacked spice.

Perhaps we got them on a bad night. I'd like to think so.

I miss Datta!

DG

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 04 Sep 2004, 22:17

Thats incredible. I wonder if it was you that phoned whan I was in? They told the customer it would be 45 mins the place was stowed. Our meal was really excellent.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 04 Sep 2004, 22:18

DG wrote:I miss Datta!DG

I miss it too, DG. We've had some nice stuff from Spices since the demise of the Datta and I still love the food from the Shahi Manzil on Willowbrae Road.

DG · Post by DG » 04 Sep 2004, 22:19

Could have been. We may try again as we have only heard good things about the food. I've had to drink loads of beer in an attempt to cope with the salt! Really!

DG

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 04 Sep 2004, 22:19

We used to love shahi manzil but found they were getting very watery and less flavoursome (Ooh, did I really just use that word for the first - and last - time in my life?).

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 04 Sep 2004, 22:22

Bellybabe wrote:We used to love shahi manzil but found they were getting very watery and less flavoursome (Ooh, did I really just use that word for the first - and last - time in my life?).

I haven't had my usual (Chicken Tikka Korma) for ages - I'll be so disappointed if it's gone watery and that other word!

Brenda · Post by **Brenda** » 05 Sep 2004, 14:34

Sorry Porty! - Our favourite local restaurant is the Lanna Thai opposite the Brunton Hall. A lovely place with two equally lovely Thai ladies waiting at table. The food is great and includes vegie starters and main courses. The take-away food is just as good, though you have to collect it. Phone no. 653 2788.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 Sep 2004, 20:52

Just tried 108 for chinese for the first time tonight - will defo be back - great food and friendly service, thanks for the recommendation folks.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 09 Sep 2004, 21:50

Sandra wrote:going on YAWYE diet by Dr Gillian McKeith on Tuesday (first day back at work) so all nice bread/cake things will be off limit

Sandra wrote:Just tried 108 for chinese for the first time tonight - will defo be back - great food and friendly service, thanks for the recommendation folks.

You've got some explaining to do lady!

I was thinking of asking how you were getting on with the diet just this afternoon.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 10 Sep 2004, 09:54

ecm

I lapsed I admit!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 06 May 2005, 09:27

Surrealist wrote: Mrs Unis in Dalry had a buffet restaurant for ages. (Which I have been to far too often after a night at Diane's Pool Hall and whose loss was a sad day for Edinburgh)

Mmmm. Indian food.

This won't be good news for you then?

Mrs Unis factory destroyed by fire

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