Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Bar and Restaurant Questions and Discussions => Topic started by: Brianbern on July 09, 2010, 17:13:17 PM
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Really enjoying the food on offer at the Harem again this year. Glad to see Mehmet at the helm ensuring a high standard as per usual. Each plate is an advert for the quality of his establishment.
A young couple savoured the Fish in Salt Crust--a Harem speciality--so much that they wondered if Mehmet could oblige the following evening with Roast Lamb Baked in a Salt Crust.
Needless to say this succulent dish was enjoyed with relish.
I have had the Fish in Salt previously but I am looking forward to sampling this novel way (for me at least) of preparing Roast Lamb.
Last night the restaurant was full---- and deservedly so.
Brian
And--Welcome back Faruk----Always good to see you back home in Calis.
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Decided to get up early to see if I could upload any photos taken this year. Following your clear directions it will be my own shortcomings which will prevent this.
Anyway this is Fish (levrek) in a salt crust and Mehmet can be seen flaming the dish.
Regards to all.
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As you see tips needed on how to resize photos.
Brian
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Nice one Brian 8)
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Nice to see Faruk is back, and Mehmet in charge, The service is 5 star and they are lovely people.
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We have been to the Harem every time we go out to Calis and the food is always superb - particularly the Chateaubriand. The staff are so friendly and really made a fuss of our 11 year son - who still goes on about how he was allowed to make a cocktail behind the bar!!
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Originally posted by Brianbern
As you see tips needed on how to resize photos.
Brian
Are you using photobucket Brian ?.
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Thanks Highlander
I used the first option in the instructions to upload photos. Forgive me if this ends up the same way---
It should be ----Sunset taken from Harem Bar---I never tire of this floorshow as a starter for my meal.I had a fish I'd never eaten here before---It was a Scorpion Fish--I don't have the Turkish name handy---It was delicious.
Mehmet is displaying fresh fish on a Friday as a special.If this is photo appears ok I'll try and upload a picture taken then.
Brian
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Hi
No joy ----small icon under name ---no pic
My connection has been low ---and therefore Calis Web site is slow to load.
Brian
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Will try Image shack---Have now spotted resize option
Better luck this time :)
Brian.
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Another attempt
Brian
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Finally got it.
Scorpion fish---delicious---doesn't look too appetising
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At the Harem as per usual---A Lobster Trio were the special guests---
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Mehmet escorts the Trio of Lobsters to fellow diners.
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We came back from Calis a week ago and I have to say that The Harem is really back on form, after a bit of a dip in recent years. The food was excellent and we ate there the last 4 nights in a row, whichn is unheard of by us, as we have been to Calis for the last 5 years! The Lamb Special was delicious and also I took a real shine to the Lamb and Chicken Juliens, which were a bit spicier if you asked, but all of the food was excellent. The service was also superb, with nothing being rushed and I would say a real restaurant experience, including if they served fish, cleaning and removing the bones at the table. I would heartily recommend The Harem.
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Hi Brian,
Thanks for posting the photo (oh and the young couple bit!) it has come out well.
We had some other great meals at the harem again this year as well as the salt fish and salt lamb.
As always Mehmet was really friendly and the perfect host taking time to talk to people and explain what dishes were if anyone was unsure.
I would like to thank Mehmet again for the wonderful chocolate & banana cake that was made for Steve's 50th birthday, it was fabulous.
Wish we were still there!!!
Diane
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I was most surprised to see front of house star of yesteryear Tom, back from Germany back in his rightful place. We haven't been in the Harem for a few years, mainly because of a rude staff member (now gone). In the end we found the menu incredibly bland (I am aware that I need to be careful not to spark a new international crisis) but it was grey as can be. Now things seem back on track and we ran out of days so missed out on a night at the Harem this year but recommend Mehmet and the Harem.
Mehmet is a good friend and a very charismatic man. Don't you just hate that ;)
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Mehmet is a good friend and a very charismatic man. Don't you just hate that ;)
Couldnt agree more with that- the best!!!:D
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Mehmet and Faruk alias Tom/TC/Kamikazi are resolved to put the Harem back to its place as a superb restaurant.
Diane-- we had the Lamb in a Salt Crust and it was delicious.
I'm going to embarrass you and Steve a bit more and include your Birthday Celebration on this Forum---Delighted to find uploading photos was so easy after initial problems.
Mehmet and his family always make a great effort to give that extra of themselves to ensure a meal in the Harem is memorable
Give our regards to your sister and brother-in-law. I'm sure our paths will cross in the future.
I'll send any further pictures to your email
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We went to the Harem a lot last year, but to be honest the food really went down hill - we gave it a good few chances but in the end decided enough was enough. We did not go back at all in June and the restaurant didn't seem particularly busy but, based on what people are now saying, the quality of food has picked up and maybe in September we will give it another try.