Hackney Hearts Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Can anyone remember the name of a Chinese restaurant - on the stretch of Lothian Road between the Usher Hall and Bread Street? (Usher Hall side) Not sure when it disappeared - it's driving me mad that I can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 The Great Wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: The Great Wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Was called the Imperial Palace before it became The Great Wall IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 42 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: The Great Wall Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, jambos are go! said: Was called the Imperial Palace before it became The Great Wall IIRC. Really? When would that have been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Loved the Great Wall. Can now taste their prawn crackers, spare ribs and beef curry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Hackney Hearts said: Really? When would that have been? Early Seventies. Went there with her nibs when we were courting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: The Great Wall Yep..it was okay for its day and quite a few dates took place there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Since we're on 80s nostalgia, bring back a Wimpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: The Great Wall Used to use it when I stayed in morrison street in the early 90s until the day I ordered a special chow mein and it had what looked like a baby octopus in it. Boke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 First proper date restaurant for so many people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 14 hours ago, JackLadd said: Since we're on 80s nostalgia, bring back a Wimpy. Loved a quarter pounder and a drag race from light to light in Princes Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Was there an indian restaurant across the road near where Sheraton / western approach is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, the general said: Was there an indian restaurant across the road near where Sheraton / western approach is? Babars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, Morgan said: Babars. Quality place ... ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 56 minutes ago, jb102 said: Loved a quarter pounder and a drag race from light to light in Princes Street. I remember all the bikers that used to park up opposite, all those shiny 80s gpz's, fz's and gsxr's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, the general said: Quality place ... ta The General - tried to post a photo of Babar for you b ut no matter what format I try jpeg, tiff, png or PDF I keep getting an error saying -200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 My favourite Chinese restaurant as a kid was on the strectch just before Bread Street too, but on Castle Terrace. The Orchid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Shut down due to re-enacting a UB40 album if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: The General - tried to post a photo of Babar for you b ut no matter what format I try jpeg, tiff, png or PDF I keep getting an error saying -200! Thanks for trying pal . There and the one at the bottom of Dalry were my introduction to indian food. Started off just as an excuse for a late peev after pubs shut at 10pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, the general said: Thanks for trying pal . There and the one at the bottom of Dalry were my introduction to indian food. Started off just as an excuse for a late peev after pubs shut at 10pm The Verandah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinks Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 28 minutes ago, the general said: Thanks for trying pal . There and the one at the bottom of Dalry were my introduction to indian food. Started off just as an excuse for a late peev after pubs shut at 10pm Star of Bengal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 36 minutes ago, the general said: Thanks for trying pal . There and the one at the bottom of Dalry were my introduction to indian food. Started off just as an excuse for a late peev after pubs shut at 10pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: The General - tried to post a photo of Babar for you b ut no matter what format I try jpeg, tiff, png or PDF I keep getting an error saying -200! 1 hour ago, the general said: Thanks for trying pal . There and the one at the bottom of Dalry were my introduction to indian food. Started off just as an excuse for a late peev after pubs shut at 10pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 used to go to the Ping On in Stockbridge after the speedway Quality Chinese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 5 hours ago, sinks said: Star of Bengal That's it .... ta guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MES Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Amazing how much has changed, but the bus stop is pretty much in the same place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 09/07/2019 at 15:00, Zico said: Shut down due to re-enacting a UB40 album if I remember correctly. Ah right - Guns In The Ghetto. Surprising really - Lothian Road's not Morningside, but it's not that tough an area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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