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Other Local Resorts & Areas => Uzumlu Discussion Forum => Topic started by: lissa on April 09, 2015, 06:42:58 AM

Title: Fesetta Garden
Post by: lissa on April 09, 2015, 06:42:58 AM
What is this place like? Worth going to?
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: terjan on April 09, 2015, 07:26:26 AM
I have been there three times now for the fish and chips on Friday nights and it as been excellent  best fish and chips I have had in Turkey don't know about any other food as I have only had the fish and chips  and I will be going again next time I'm out
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: usedbustickets on April 09, 2015, 07:59:59 AM
They do other food, but the speciality of the house is deffo Fish n Chips.  Good thick fish in lovely batter with hand cut chips.  And certainly on the Friday 'Special' the Fish 'n Chips is served with tartare sauce and yorkshire caviar (mushy peas).  Well worth a run up to Uzumlu to enjoy.
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: Scunner on April 09, 2015, 08:12:23 AM
Cutting chips by hand, who would have imagined such a thing.
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: usedbustickets on April 09, 2015, 08:32:00 AM
Let me explain on the hand cut chips, for my gastronomically challenged friend  ;).  It is not a marketing ploy but an indication of freshness.  Most chips in the world today are par boiled pulped potatoes shaped into a chip/french fry/wizzle whatever to a set size, and then frozen- which by the way reduces the efficacy of the frying oil and over time makes the taste of chips that much poorer.  So if the chip has been hand cut it is a very strong indication of freshness straight from the natural ingredient...simples :-*
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: kawasakikid on April 09, 2015, 09:45:00 AM
Yeah... A nicely constructed and articulated critique on "hand cut" chips.

Try getting them in UK eating establishments. As rare as hens teeth!
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 09, 2015, 09:54:04 AM
What is the fish they use for fish and chips?
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: usedbustickets on April 09, 2015, 10:27:12 AM
I am not sure what it is, but it is the nearest to Cod or Haddock - without being either - I have had in Turkey.  Very thick fillets and very tasty, complimented by a lovely batter.
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 09, 2015, 10:55:14 AM
I remember having fish and chips in Bostan's and it was very nice, but the fish did taste different from the haddock we get in Scotland.   I really don't like cod as I find it too strong a taste, but I love haddock.
When I read this piece it set me wondering what fish the use over there.
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: wickwilly on April 09, 2015, 11:01:26 AM
The fish that most restaurants use to get a similar taste and texture to cod and haddock is mezgit.

WW
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: kawasakikid on April 09, 2015, 11:12:41 AM
I am pretty certain that it is Mezgit.  As you say, chunky and flaky texture similar to cod and haddock, but not as strong as cod. You can buy frozen cod here- believe it or not, although not tried this as yet.  I think cod is overrated anyway.

Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 09, 2015, 14:03:02 PM
I looked this up and Mezgit translates to Whiting.   Not a fish we see a lot of in my part of the world.  I know my Grandmother (in Liverpool) used to buy this fish in the market.
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: davybill on April 09, 2015, 14:29:49 PM
I prefer Cod, the nice white texture, Mezgit  as a brown texture,you can buy both frozen,
if you prefer to cook your own, but find most restuarants serve Mezgit as its cheaper to buy,
But everyone to their own tastes.
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: kawasakikid on April 09, 2015, 14:38:06 PM
Well, there you go! When I was a sprog living on the Wirral, my mum used to get whiting from the fishmongers for fish & chips on a Friday and really loved it.  I have been eating and enjoying Mezgit in Turkey without knowing it was whiting until now.

Anyway, as I will be coming at this from a different angle, apologies in advance.  But as no one is taking the bait, (and it’s raining outside) I believe nothing beats a good pun in order to lighten the mood.  So, I’m not going to skate around this and I won’t carp on.  Admit it; you're all having a whale of a time with this post! So come on everybody, there's no need to feel koi as no one will molly-codle you buoys and gils.

It's no fluke that that Festta’s serve such good fish.  If you don’t believe me maybe you should mullet over with a nice cup of char before you scampi off in a melan-coley mood.

Don’t forget, you can buy lots of different types of fish from Kipper. Fintastic!
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: Pussinboots on April 09, 2015, 14:42:31 PM
I knows my Plaice  ;D
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: usedbustickets on April 09, 2015, 15:11:45 PM
The fish served at the Fesetta is deffo white, not brown, flesh.
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: echogirl1 on April 09, 2015, 16:03:22 PM
Where is this plaice?
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: mercury on April 09, 2015, 16:11:55 PM
Their other food is good too... They used to own The Winehouse also in Uzumlu. They have two meals for the price of one days as well. Their lasagne was lovely.
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: Diverbaz 1 on April 09, 2015, 17:03:50 PM


Ian and Sener are no longer there Anne.
Title: Re: Fesetta Garden
Post by: mercury on May 14, 2015, 20:03:31 PM
Hi Lissa... It is Pi55y you need to contact about The Promises Auction.... Any chance of posting a menu.. We have been many times to Fesetta.