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Offline kimmie

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Topkapi
« on: August 13, 2016, 13:35:45 PM »
Hi All, Just thinking about our next visit to Calis in 4 weeks time. Our first evening is alway Chicken Topkapi at Georges which is always excellent. Having said that we have never tried one at any other place in Calis also never noticed it on any menus either (maybe because we have never looked for it) just for a change i would like to try one elswhere maybe to compare can anyone recommend a restuarant for this dish. Any info appreciated.
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Offline Jacqui Harvey

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Re: Topkapi
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2016, 14:26:42 PM »
The Nil Bar do it.  I have tried it and it is very good, but totally different from George's which will always be my firm favourite.  Have you been since George's has been rebuilt?   It is much better now and they have two Chef's unfortunately, Yusuf (Joseph) is no longer there. 
I would recommend you try the Topkapi in the Nil Bar a great restaurant and Angel is a wonderful Host she runs the place like clockwork, food is always excellent. 
Come back and let us know,  would love to hear you view.

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Re: Topkapi
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2016, 08:30:30 AM »
Yes Jacqui we went to the new George's in June and had the Topkapi and as always it was excellent . I must say we have visited Calis many times and the Nil bar is a place we don't usually go to but i will let you know if we do and the verdict on the Topkapi. (I have searched for a receipe for it but no luck as yet) Thanks

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Re: Topkapi
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2016, 08:36:37 AM »
Hi Kimmie,  We were late comers to the Nil too.  However, it is a very good place to eat.  I would recommend you give it is try.
As for a recipe for Topkapi.  I am sure Hassan the Chef at George's who has probably been with them about 9 years, would be happy to let you know how he makes his.  Alternatively, there was a posting on this Forum with a recipe This is the link.
http://www.calis-beach.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=33565.0
If you Google Topkapi Chicken, you will also find lots of recipes.

Offline philrose

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Re: Topkapi
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2016, 09:06:08 AM »
Strangely enough most of the recipes bear little resemblance to the dish you get in restaurants... ;)

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Re: Topkapi
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2016, 10:08:48 AM »

Offline Jacqui Harvey

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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2016, 10:59:31 AM »
No two restaurants ever make Topkapi the same way though..

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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2016, 11:23:44 AM »
Yes, every place seems to have their own take on it....

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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2016, 15:46:21 PM »


   And each one uses " The Genuine " recipe.     ;)

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Re: Topkapi
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2016, 18:08:47 PM »
I have no idea what the genuine recipe is?   However, I have tried Topkapi Chicken in other restaurants in the area, but,  I never found one I liked as much as the one in George's.




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