New Restaurant

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 30 Jun 2005, 23:04

Opening up in Brighton Place, bono something.

Can't see this being successful, but will try it out! some competition for Sizzlers though.

Also is it just me or is the Chi Wai pretty poor now since its been taken over?

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 30 Jun 2005, 23:26

Robin,

We've been in the Chi wai a coule of times since the takeover. I thought the food was still very good but I miss the prevoius owners/staff.

They were all so friendly and a bit mad.
It was always very entertaining.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 30 Jun 2005, 23:28

ecm wrote:They were all so friendly and a bit mad.
It was always very entertaining.

They certainly were but I do not miss his pint of lager joke!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 01 Jul 2005, 07:59

Chi Wai is back as chef - should have posted this weeks ago as I promised

[why did you not remind me, Lizzie?!].

Must admit that I've never noticed a difference in the food, but I too miss Joe & Co.

Ed · Post by Ed » 01 Jul 2005, 09:34

Pal of Porty wrote:I do not miss his pint of lager joke!

What is it?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 01 Jul 2005, 10:01

Ed wrote:
Pal of Porty wrote:I do not miss his pint of lager joke!
What is it?

He used to pour a pint of lager for Dad and a pint of OJ for the kids and then......... and then..... and then......I can hardly bring myself to type it.... HE USED TO SERVE THE LAGER TO THE KID AND THE OJ TO THE DAD.

You had only just got over that one when Mum came along with the Rice joke.

Ed · Post by Ed » 01 Jul 2005, 10:15

I need to know the mum joke now. As a recent dad I can apply this humour in real life...

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 01 Jul 2005, 10:19

Someone else will know it. I don't want all the glory.

However, I'm warning you; if you found the lager joke a side-splitter you better take your laptop to A&E and read about the Rice joke there.

Ed · Post by Ed » 01 Jul 2005, 10:30

I know the lager joke is bad but I did laugh out loud. Need to keep that one in the memory banks for a few years yet but will do it!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 01 Jul 2005, 11:03

Robin! wrote:Also is it just me or is the Chi Wai pretty poor now since its been taken over?

Chi Wai is not good since it has been taken over. The Chicken, green pepper and black bean sauce used to be the best ever now is is weak, watery gloop. Definitely now a fan of 108 - noodles with black bean sauce and chilli. No comments Porty please!!!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 01 Jul 2005, 14:55

Porty wrote: You had only just got over that one when Mum came along with the Rice joke.

Is this where she would dish everyone up a reasonable portion of rice at the table and then give the last of your group about 10 grains and say "Is that too much for you?" or something like that?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 01 Jul 2005, 14:59

Almost, its where she used to lift out just one grain and place it on the plate. Have a theatrical , comical pause and wait for the people at the table to laugh. Which they always did, much to my amazement.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 01 Jul 2005, 15:06

Porty wrote:Almost, its where she used to lift out just one grain and place it on the plate.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH etc.

They were a real double act, weren't they?

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 01 Jul 2005, 15:14

We used to ask for more lager and then more rice just so we could all start laughing again!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 01 Jul 2005, 15:14

ecm wrote:
Porty wrote:Almost, its where she used to lift out just one grain and place it on the plate.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH etc.

They were a real double act, weren't they?

They certainly were, always up for a laugh. Well at least up until the time PoP and I went in p ished and kept calling the order line from our mobiles and every time "lager joke", who was in on his own, went to pick it up we hung up.

Give him his due tho, it only took about 8 dials before he worked it out. No rice or lager joke that night.

Ed · Post by Ed » 01 Jul 2005, 15:26

I remember going one night when I was about 10 with my Dad to pick up a takeaway. He thought it was hilarious to speak to the guy in a pseduo chinese accent. "Huro, I am heeeeere for my mear" I dont know what they might have done to his food. Yes he was drunk.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 01 Jul 2005, 15:26

ecm wrote:
Porty wrote:Almost, its where she used to lift out just one grain and place it on the plate.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH etc.

They were a real double act, weren't they?

they were brilliant.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 01 Jul 2005, 17:48

Sandra wrote:
Robin! wrote:Also is it just me or is the Chi Wai pretty poor now since its been taken over?
Chi Wai is not good since it has been taken over. The Chicken, green pepper and black bean sauce used to be the best ever now is is weak, watery gloop. Definitely now a fan of 108 - noodles with black bean sauce and chilli. No comments Porty please!!!

Apparently, it's different chefs for carry out and sit in.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 01 Jul 2005, 20:23

might try sitting in again then

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 01 Jul 2005, 20:35

Hey you've missed the main point I raised in this thread, lol

What you guys reckon about the New Restaurant on Brighton Place, bono whate ver it was called.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 01 Jul 2005, 20:41

Hey you've missed the main point I raised in this thread, lol

How unusual! Not.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 01 Jul 2005, 20:41

I'm afraid you will find that our members have the attention sp.....

.....sorry, what were we talking about again?

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 01 Jul 2005, 21:12

Bob Jefferson wrote:I'm afraid you will find that our members have the attention sp.....

.....sorry, what were we talking about again?

hehehe

Just remembered the name of the actual place, its being called "Bonoful"

Ed · Post by Ed » 18 Jul 2005, 15:13

I hear this place is going to be an Indian. Does anyone know what number in Brighton Place it is?

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 18 Jul 2005, 17:25

Ed wrote:I hear this place is going to be an Indian. Does anyone know what number in Brighton Place it is?

It's opening on Wednesday this week. It's looking pretty smart inside.

It's at 15-17 Brighton Place and the tel. is 669 8000.

Looking forward to giving it a try.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 19 Jul 2005, 15:48

ecm wrote:Looking forward to giving it a try.

Me too! Thanks for the info

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 Jul 2005, 11:36

Anyone else try the new restaurant last night? We ordered a take-away which took them much longer to prepare than they estimated so the first night must have been a busy one for them. On the first occasion Homer called in for our order, he spoke to a guy who had ordered at 8.30 and was still waiting at 9.40.
Homer was pleased with his choice but I was disappointed in my dish. The sauce was tasty, but at just under Â£10 (not including any accompaniments), I expected King Prawns as advertised and not wee muddy tasting shrimps

The inside looks good, according to Homer, but the video screen and modern Asian pop music wasn't quite the dining atmosphere he likes, the old foggy that he is

Looks like the Prince Balti will be keeping our custom for now.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 21 Jul 2005, 13:05

Oh dear, that doesn't sound so good, M.

We tend to use the Shahi Manzil up at Willowbrae who are not always that prompt but the food is always fantastic.

Was looking forward to having a sit-in right at the end of the street though.
It'll be interesting to hear from anyone who sat in last night to see what they thought.

nads · Post by **nads** » 21 Jul 2005, 16:47

just booked for Saturday night! but dubious now hope its good, first night as a married couple! 1 month anniversary never thought I would never last so long! anyway will report on Sunday after meal

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 Jul 2005, 16:59

Belated congratulations Nads!

Didn't mean to be that negative. Homer's meal was really nice and the only problem with mine was I got wee not very nice tasting shrimps instead of the big juicy King Prawns I was looking forward to......and it was the first night afterall. Hope you have a nice 'anniversary' meal.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 21 Jul 2005, 19:55

ditto Nads belated congrats!

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 21 Jul 2005, 20:32

Give it time, Sizzlers were quite disorganised when they first opened!

j allison · Post by **j allison** » 22 Jul 2005, 09:40

We were in Bonoful last night and had an excellent meal, lots of fresh herbs and spices and beautifully cooked chicken and veggie dishes. Really good presentation and service.

They used to run the take away at Willowbrae and if they maintain the standards we experienced last night they'll soon establish a great reputation!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 24 Jul 2005, 19:25

nads wrote:just booked for Saturday night! but dubious now hope its good, first night as a married couple! 1 month anniversary never thought I would never last so long! anyway will report on Sunday after meal

How did it go nads?

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 24 Jul 2005, 21:23

ecm wrote:We tend to use the Shahi Manzil up at Willowbrae who are not always that prompt but the food is always fantastic.

Used for first time tonight - excellent food and brilliant nan bread (beats King Balti hands down)

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