Pants Shaton Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Heart-breaking to see it out of action. World’s best Doner in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry. Henry. Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Pants Shaton said: Heart-breaking to see it out of action. World’s best Doner in my opinion. Ali Baba at Dalry/Haymarket wins that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Shaton Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 34 minutes ago, Henry. Henry. said: Ali Baba at Dalry/Haymarket wins that Will test your theory and get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Not long until the German Döner place opens. As long as it's just like they are in Germany, that should wipe the floor with the rest of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Effes shut recently too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 43 minutes ago, Plank said: Effes shut recently too. At Tollcross? That was a great kebab and the place seems to have been there forever. Sorry to hear it’s gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Topkapi used to be a fixture back when I lived in Polwarth. Sad to see it falling on hard times. In saying that, it's probably partly my fault as I've not had a doner in about twenty years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Pants Shaton said: Heart-breaking to see it out of action. World’s best Doner in my opinion. Might be good, but not a patch on even a crap kebab House in Berlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Shaton Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, Craig_ said: Topkapi used to be a fixture back when I lived in Polwarth. Sad to see it falling on hard times. In saying that, it's probably partly my fault as I've not had a doner in about twenty years! It's closed because it's in that building that exploded last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 It’s not as good as it used to be ( topkapi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Craig_ said: Topkapi used to be a fixture back when I lived in Polwarth. Sad to see it falling on hard times. In saying that, it's probably partly my fault as I've not had a doner in about twenty years! The gas explosion last week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Donar kebabs are minging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Morgan said: The gas explosion last week? Yes, the one where someone died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Zola Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 i got a vegetable pakora last week, went outside and there was no salad in it. went back and got some. they said it wasn't standard practice. never had it without salad unless i asked for none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKongUno Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 22 hours ago, Pants Shaton said: Heart-breaking to see it out of action. World’s best Doner in my opinion. You cant have had many Doners in that case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Peebo said: Yes, the one where someone died. Peebo? I thought it was one and the same. I was making the point that the place hadn’t ‘fallen on hard times’ as Craig had said. I was trying to tell him the reason for it’s closure. That was all. I hope you didn’t think I was being flippant? I knew that someone had passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 22 hours ago, Pants Shaton said: World’s best Doner in my opinion. Sure that is in the Guinness book of records. If it isn't it should be. 100% best kebab on Earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, Morgan said: Peebo? I thought it was one and the same. I was making the point that the place hadn’t ‘fallen on hard times’ as Craig had said. I was trying to tell him the reason for it’s closure. That was all. I hope you didn’t think I was being flippant? I knew that someone had passed. I didn’t think that at all. I was clarifying that it was the incident you referred to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 22 minutes ago, Peebo said: I didn’t think that at all. I was clarifying that it was the incident you referred to. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 22 hours ago, Pants Shaton said: Heart-breaking to see it out of action. World’s best Doner in my opinion. Used to have fantastic chicken kebabs. Went downhill in recent years. Last time I ordered one it arrived with tortilla wraps instead of a pitta bread. What the **** is that all about? Last straw for me that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 14:24, Henry. Henry. said: Ali Baba at Dalry/Haymarket wins that Second that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 14:24, Henry. Henry. said: Ali Baba at Dalry/Haymarket wins that I agree, They are delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five wan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 6 hours ago, JamesM48 said: I agree, They are delicious I will give them a try, was looking for another decent kebab shop on Saturday and ended up getting Chinese instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five wan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 15:27, Normthebarman said: Not long until the German Döner place opens. As long as it's just like they are in Germany, that should wipe the floor with the rest of them. Any idea where this is going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) I mean I've been away for two years, but honestly - Ali Baba was the Ali Bollocks before I left. Get involved. Edit: Also there was a place in Longstone that did a kebab the size and shape of a rugby ball, took me 3 days to eat. Sensational if it still exists. Edited September 16, 2019 by SpruceBringsteen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 7 hours ago, five wan said: Any idea where this is going to be? Lothian Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 7 hours ago, five wan said: Any idea where this is going to be? Lothian Road. Few doors up from Nandos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 6 hours ago, SpruceBringsteen said: I mean I've been away for two years, but honestly - Ali Baba was the Ali Bollocks before I left. Get involved. Edit: Also there was a place in Longstone that did a kebab the size and shape of a rugby ball, took me 3 days to eat. Sensational if it still exists. Jaflong. The building it was in has been condemned, so it is now closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 7 hours ago, five wan said: Any idea where this is going to be? Not sure exactly where or when but opening on Lothian Road in October apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Cant wait for that German one to open. Totally off topic but I seen an Innes and GUNN pub opened on lothian road as well. When did that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: Cant wait for that German one to open. Totally off topic but I seen an Innes and GUNN pub opened on lothian road as well. When did that happen? It was the beer kitchen, it just changed it’s name. Pretty sure it’s the same owners selling the same stuff. I’ll be in Munich next Monday eating proper kebabs and drinking proper bier Edited September 16, 2019 by mutley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 49 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: Cant wait for that German one to open. Totally off topic but I seen an Innes and GUNN pub opened on lothian road as well. When did that happen? Over a year ago. Was in topkapi during the festival, was very basic. They apparently changed owners a couple of years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I got my first kofte in the topkapi about 15 years ago, I'll never forget it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: Cant wait for that German one to open. Totally off topic but I seen an Innes and GUNN pub opened on lothian road as well. When did that happen? I think it was called the Beer Kitchen previously. It’s been the I and G place for about a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five wan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Sooperstar said: Lothian Road. 3 hours ago, Plank said: Lothian Road. Few doors up from Nandos. 3 hours ago, Simo said: Not sure exactly where or when but opening on Lothian Road in October apparently. Thanks guys, can’t wait on this opening to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, mutley said: It was the beer kitchen, it just changed it’s name. Pretty sure it’s the same owners selling the same stuff. I’ll be in Munich next Monday eating proper kebabs and drinking proper bier 2 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Over a year ago. Was in topkapi during the festival, was very basic. They apparently changed owners a couple of years back. 25 minutes ago, Morgan said: I think it was called the Beer Kitchen previously. It’s been the I and G place for about a year. Cheers. Very rarely venture up that way now. Got a voucher for barbaritto and got a lovely big burrito there yesterday and noticed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Could be the end as seemingly they need to pull the building down after last weeks fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: Cheers. Very rarely venture up that way now. Got a voucher for barbaritto and got a lovely big burrito there yesterday and noticed it. If you don't mind paying for beers such as half a pint for over £5 then it's quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 15:27, Normthebarman said: Not long until the German Döner place opens. As long as it's just like they are in Germany, that should wipe the floor with the rest of them. Agreed. Having sampled German kebabs in Hamburg they are better in every way than some of the crap served over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 22 hours ago, hughesie27 said: If you don't mind paying for beers such as half a pint for over £5 then it's quite good. A lot of pints for around a fiver Their mango pale ale is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 On 16/09/2019 at 08:24, Plank said: Lothian Road. Few doors up from Nandos. Taking ages to open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, the general said: Taking ages to open Yeh. The doors were closed for a while but they were open a good few days last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, Plank said: Yeh. The doors were closed for a while but they were open a good few days last week. Was really messy outside last night so they must be doing more work inside again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, the general said: Taking ages to open Aye, they previously advertised that they would be opening at the start of September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Aye, they previously advertised that they would be opening at the start of September. I suppose if you miss the Festival then there is no rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Expecting some very interesting news about said Kebab house to hit the headlines in the coming days on the back of the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Sexton Hardcastle said: Expecting some very interesting news about said Kebab house to hit the headlines in the coming days on the back of the fire. Insurance job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, indianajones said: Insurance job? Rather something they had on the premises. The building will go anyway but future business/reputation could be gubbed with this. Edited September 20, 2019 by Sexton Hardcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 20 minutes ago, Sexton Hardcastle said: Rather something they had on the premises. The building will go anyway but future business/reputation could be gubbed with this. Breaking Bad style meth lab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I remember being in the Topkapi with my son when he was about 8, he started banging on the window shouting "Takis" The man himself was walking past giving him a wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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