Locky Posted Tuesday at 09:59 On 10/02/2019 at 17:56, cannonfoda said: Always used to be hundreds of taxi drivers in mamaris kebab shop opposite rankeillor street. Think it still is popular with them. Not sure why to be honest. Cracking shop though, my dad stays round the corner so still go regularly. My dad was pumping a lassie who had been married to one of the original owners. Shady character. Talking Turkish mafia type. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Gin Posted Tuesday at 10:06 13 hours ago, Tynieman said: Stenhouse chippy used to be a hidden gem, but for the first time in years I had a fish supper from there, it has to be a contender for this thread! How far back are you talking? It was horrific 10 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted Tuesday at 10:22 25 minutes ago, Locky said: Haven't had a Jubilee for a long time but my uncle lived in Wardieburn when I was wee so used to get one frequently in the late 90's. Shame that they're closing. Had Javits a couple of times, and seems to be very popular in the area, but not a patch on the Jubilee. Jubilee is not closing mate. Still going strong. I'm a 30 second walk from them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted Tuesday at 10:30 6 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Jubilee is not closing mate. Still going strong. I'm a 30 second walk from them. Sure I read online a wee while ago that the family were selling up this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted Tuesday at 10:32 1 minute ago, Locky said: Sure I read online a wee while ago that the family were selling up this year. I'll ask next time I'm in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe.gausden Posted Tuesday at 10:50 Never tried it for years John as it went downhill from what it used to be. Remember Fridays when I was young there would be a huge queue half way down the street at teatime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted Tuesday at 11:07 16 minutes ago, joe.gausden said: Never tried it for years John as it went downhill from what it used to be. Remember Fridays when I was young there would be a huge queue half way down the street at teatime All chippies in the 1950s were like that though. 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe.gausden Posted Tuesday at 11:28 20 minutes ago, davemclaren said: All chippies in the 1950s were like that though. 😎 Have to take your word for that auld yin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Posted Tuesday at 11:37 45 minutes ago, joe.gausden said: Never tried it for years John as it went downhill from what it used to be. Remember Fridays when I was young there would be a huge queue half way down the street at teatime There was a spell when I lived nearby in the early 2000s when I preferred Javits to the Jubilee. I just remembered the chippy on Rose Street, which is absolutely bowfin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted Tuesday at 12:44 1 hour ago, Darren said: There was a spell when I lived nearby in the early 2000s when I preferred Javits to the Jubilee. I just remembered the chippy on Rose Street, which is absolutely bowfin. Most city centre chippies are rubbish in my ( late night ) experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted Tuesday at 13:50 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: Most city centre chippies are rubbish in my ( late night ) experience. Café Picante is decent if you can call that a city centre chippy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted Tuesday at 14:01 On 10/02/2019 at 17:56, cannonfoda said: Always used to be hundreds of taxi drivers in mamaris kebab shop opposite rankeillor street. Only one I use, still loads of taxi drivers in there every night for their dinner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cannonfoda Posted Tuesday at 14:09 6 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Only one I use, still loads of taxi drivers in there every night for their dinner. Used to be chippie next door but old guy died I think and mamaris took over. Used to love the mixed kebab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cannonfoda Posted Tuesday at 14:10 For chippies head to boness and visit the corvie (called the seaview) broon fish supper is phenomenal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cannonfoda Posted Tuesday at 14:12 Also liked the bbq on corstorphine road back in the day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted Tuesday at 14:50 1 hour ago, Jeff said: Café Picante is decent if you can call that a city centre chippy Where is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambojay84 Posted Tuesday at 15:03 8 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Where is that? Top of broughton st, it’s a great takeaway. They also have one at the far end of London rd but I’ve never been in it. As for shan takeaways I’d put the kingfisher top of that list, asked for a fish supper and the guy proceeded to cook it in a frying pan 🤢 I walked out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted Tuesday at 15:12 21 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Where is that? Opposite the Omni Centre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chester copperpot Posted Tuesday at 15:34 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: Most city centre chippies are rubbish in my ( late night ) experience. The Kingfisher used to be ok was it not. The one up from the grassmarket. Granted this was 20 years ago mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chester copperpot Posted Tuesday at 15:35 1 hour ago, cannonfoda said: Also liked the bbq on corstorphine road back in the day I still stop there every now and then for a hamburger supper on my way back from Edinburgh every now and then. The laddie says it's his favourite chippy ever but he's used to o e hamburger being from the weeg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambojay84 Posted Tuesday at 15:58 21 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: The Kingfisher used to be ok was it not. The one up from the grassmarket. Granted this was 20 years ago mind I’d avoid it nowadays Chester it’s awful mate, same people owned the chippy at haymarket too 🤢🤢🤢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tynieman Posted Tuesday at 17:24 7 hours ago, Ray Gin said: How far back are you talking? It was horrific 10 years ago. Not stayed there for 15 years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chester copperpot Posted Tuesday at 18:11 2 hours ago, Jambojay84 said: I’d avoid it nowadays Chester it’s awful mate, same people owned the chippy at haymarket too 🤢🤢🤢 Shame that as used to love a cheeseburger supper out of there steaming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupert Custard Posted Wednesday at 06:31 16 hours ago, cannonfoda said: Also liked the bbq on corstorphine road back in the day Very good when I stayed there. In contrast, there was a chip shop on Kirk Loan (down past Winstons and the snooker club) that was rank. Only went once - came back with a mass of greasy batter, inside of which were the remnants of what must have been a sardine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chester™ Posted Wednesday at 07:58 16 hours ago, chester copperpot said: The Kingfisher used to be ok was it not. The one up from the grassmarket. Granted this was 20 years ago mind 15 hours ago, Jambojay84 said: I’d avoid it nowadays Chester it’s awful mate, same people owned the chippy at haymarket too 🤢🤢🤢 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-takeaway-s-horrendous-reviews-leave-locals-in-stitches-1-4815869 Its just been taken over though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted Wednesday at 08:26 26 minutes ago, Chester™ said: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-takeaway-s-horrendous-reviews-leave-locals-in-stitches-1-4815869 Its just been taken over though. The crollas owned it? I assume it'll be the same family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chester™ Posted Wednesday at 09:57 1 hour ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: The crollas owned it? I assume it'll be the same family. No idea. Just noticed a couple of EEN articles making a show of it that it was under new ownership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radio Ga Ga Posted Wednesday at 10:47 4 hours ago, Rupert Custard said: Very good when I stayed there. In contrast, there was a chip shop on Kirk Loan (down past Winstons and the snooker club) that was rank. Only went once - came back with a mass of greasy batter, inside of which were the remnants of what must have been a sardine. I think you mean Manse Road, Tarry's if my memory serves me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris Posted Wednesday at 10:52 4 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: I think you mean Manse Road, Tarry's if my memory serves me? Sure that turned into a Chinese takeaway about ten years or more ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted Wednesday at 11:01 1 hour ago, Chester™ said: No idea. Just noticed a couple of EEN articles making a show of it that it was under new ownership. No worries. It mentioned their name in the article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted Wednesday at 11:12 21 hours ago, cannonfoda said: Used to be chippie next door but old guy died I think and mamaris took over. Used to love the mixed kebab. Think that was Palmyra. If so, worked with a guy who's dad was the boy that ran it. Said guy was at Hearts when he was younger. That might be on the sight of the old Oscars chippy actually. That was good back in the day. Hasn't been a chippy for years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted Wednesday at 11:16 Piccante is nice but ****ing extortionate. I usually prefer to head round to Giuliano's if I'm in that neck of the woods. Deep Sea ain't too bad either IIRC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupert Custard Posted Wednesday at 13:56 3 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: I think you mean Manse Road, Tarry's if my memory serves me? That’s the one Ga Ga. Memorably rank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted Wednesday at 16:10 Tarry's was ok in the 1970s. Used to go there occasionally after the snooker a few yards away. In the snooker hall we used to get a roasting hot greasy pie served on piece of cardboard and a steaming hot mug of tea. Willie McLaughlin ran the place I recall. Bert diMarco (sp) used to come in with his own set of balls and play on table one. Good times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted Wednesday at 19:31 On 11/02/2019 at 17:28, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: Aye. Tell your mate the Bombay lounge is better. At least, I don't know anyone to spew after eating there. The vindaloo and green chilli lamb are excellent. I've told his mate many a time that the Bombay Lounge is better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iantjambo Posted Wednesday at 19:56 A few years ago, I got a chicken curry and fried rice from SWS at Stenhouse Cross. It was the most repulsive thing I've ever had from a takeaway. The chicken wasn't cooked properly and the rice was like mush. It was the first and last time I ever went there. It may just have been a one-off, I don't know. It was at least a year before I had Chinese again, the thought of it turned my stomach. That's how bad it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambo_Gaz Posted 19 hours ago Malaysia House in East Calder tops even SWS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesy1874 Posted 17 hours ago On 13/02/2019 at 11:12, Locky said: Think that was Palmyra. If so, worked with a guy who's dad was the boy that ran it. Said guy was at Hearts when he was younger. That might be on the sight of the old Oscars chippy actually. That was good back in the day. Hasn't been a chippy for years now. The old boy who owned the wee chippy before marmaris was called pasquale. Used to get sent up there often from my granny when I was younger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted 3 hours ago 13 hours ago, Bluesy1874 said: The old boy who owned the wee chippy before marmaris was called pasquale. Used to get sent up there often from my granny when I was younger. That sounds about right. Was it no him that was Paul's dad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesy1874 Posted 3 hours ago 1 minute ago, Locky said: That sounds about right. Was it no him that was Paul's dad? Possibly, I can't really remember his son to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, Bluesy1874 said: Possibly, I can't really remember his son to be honest. He worked with us ya donut. Wee Paul Adamo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
