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Title: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: philrose on September 26, 2016, 06:39:08 AM
It's  called Biz Bize Ocak Basi. We ate there Friday night absolutely fantastic Turkish food all freshly served from the grill. The prices for drinks (including alcohol) were good and the service excellent. Don't  know why lynne09 didn't  try the Turkish breakfast as it was on the menu the same price as My Place were doing. Well recommended if you want a "proper" Turkish dining experience....
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi -
Post by: wishbone on October 04, 2016, 15:31:30 PM
I think you will find that Joseph is working in Café Inn up the road.
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi -
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 04, 2016, 16:31:04 PM
Yes, Yusuf/Joseph is in the Cafe Inn has been there since the last week in June.  We were talking to him last night when he served us and then at the end of the night sat down with us for a long chat.
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi -
Post by: Anne on October 12, 2016, 08:26:01 AM
We ate here twice during our visit.  Once for lunch and again for an evening meal.
I was pleasantly surprised to see them offering six small mezes with bread on the house instead of the usual garlic butter and if your lucky some ezme.  A nice touch which went down a treat.
The food was served piping hot and tasty to boot.  We thoroughly enjoyed both visits
I didn't quite catch the name of the lady who served us lunch but she did say she had been there since it was My Place.  She explained the new owners have a place in Fethyie and are trying very hard to produce good wholesome Turkish food with a view to staying open all year.
Anyone missing wee Mojo from Joseph's will find him and him there.  Still as cheeky as ever though  :)
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: philrose on October 12, 2016, 09:03:48 AM
They are currently building a large BBQ\Bar at the back of the building were you can sit and watch your meals being cooked. Very reminiscent of the original Ocak Basi that used to be near to Kosums in Fethiye.
Incidentally eight of us ate there again Saturday and all of us thought the food excellent, the boss even gave us a complimentary bottle of wine....
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: pompeylee on May 19, 2017, 15:24:37 PM
Went here as on the way back home (nothing to do with 8tl beer  ;D )& had selection of mezes for starter that came with bread rolls, OH had lamb shish & I had the eggplant kebab, both very nice & great selection of Turkish food to choose from, they have the BBQ area were you can cook you're own how you like if you prefer, will definatly eat here again.

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Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Saga Louts on May 19, 2017, 15:55:56 PM
Off topic but i Mandalay bistros still open it appeared closed last night but lights were on in hotel
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 19, 2017, 17:24:44 PM
We tried that place last year.  Problem was, we just were eating the starter when the main course arrived, so we left half of it and they took it away, had to eat the main course. Then one of the older waiters stood taking to us for about 15 minutes and we were running out of things to say, wanted to know how old Phil was, what he did for a living, then wanted us to guess his age, it went on and on.  Food was very good. We recommended it to our neighbours and they loved the food too, but had the same problem with the waiter standing over them at the table. Also asking them to guess his age.
Perhaps it was teething problems, but it did put us off returning. We like a chat with a waiter, but not for so long.

Yusef/Joseph from Cafe Inn is now at the Surf Cafe.
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Steve A on May 19, 2017, 17:40:10 PM
Where is this ?
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Liz 101 on May 19, 2017, 18:48:45 PM
Opp Sunday market, where the Roka used to be
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: staples51 on June 21, 2017, 09:04:37 AM
Hi,only just discovered  this place,free starter meze with bread rolls excellent, wife had lamb chops which she said we're the nicest she'd  had  in Turkey .I had the liver which was again very good,great food great service, we will be back.
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Bluwise on June 22, 2017, 12:22:46 PM
........... Then one of the older waiters stood taking to us for about 15 minutes and we were running out of things to say, wanted to know how old Phil was, what he did for a living, then wanted us to guess his age, it went on and on. ......

Oh dear, just had same thing over lunch - blow by blow account of how every dish on menu is made, asked how much we paid to rent our apartment and offered a villa for £68k........  someone needs to have a quiet word.    :-X
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Scunner on June 22, 2017, 14:11:44 PM
Thanks for the warning
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on June 22, 2017, 14:31:55 PM
This is why we did not go back this time.  As I said this happened to us last October and it seems things have not changed.  Thanks Bluwise for letting us know.
Have a lovely time. 
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: davybill on June 22, 2017, 17:38:23 PM
Yes the waiter can Rabbit on a bit, not nice when all you want is a
meal and a cold drink.
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: pompeylee on June 22, 2017, 20:53:46 PM
Does anyone know the chatty waiters name? Lady who owns the yapi store I use has invested 30% into biz bize & is trying to build up custom as she is Well aware of some issues there & works there from 6pm most days, if a name is known I will let her know.
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Bluwise on June 22, 2017, 21:15:37 PM
No name sorry but he was there around lunchtime today if that helps?
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: maclarke1 on June 22, 2017, 21:30:18 PM
As we have an apartment nearby, we used the restaurant for drinks and food a few times over the past couple of weeks. Apart from polite initial conversation we were left on our own and didn't have anybody trying to converse for longer than necessary.

Food is great, wonder how long it will last though.
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on June 22, 2017, 22:31:01 PM
The waiter that spoke to us told us he was 58 years old (he will be 59 this year).  He told us he used to have his own restaurant, we think he said in Oludeniz and his son had asked him to come and work at this one.   Did not get his name.
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: philrose on June 25, 2017, 09:35:07 AM
Yes I'm afraid the waiters are a bit vocal. They also have the irritating habit of hanging around the entrance trying to drag people in. A shame really as the food and service is top class....
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Karennina on September 08, 2017, 07:23:38 AM
Went here the other night OMG totally loved it defo up there with one of the best meals ever had here.. The meze starter as another member said made such a nice change from others and the little bread rolls were warm and reminded me sooo much of Harvester bread rolls, been here 2.5 months and am craving a gammo meal at the Harvester!  ;) waiter/ owner was really nice we did not find any staff to be over the top...also were given a fruit platter at the end of the meal which was a lovely touch, defo be going again soon   :)
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: philrose on September 08, 2017, 07:30:17 AM
Been in a few times this Summer and it seems to be doing extremely well. Always fairly busy, with regular live music and a great selection of foods. The drinks prices are very reasonable too  :)
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Anne on October 22, 2017, 21:28:48 PM
We had a great meal here on our last visit.  Couldn't fault anything from the attentive service to the fabulous food.
We did have a look in the BBQ area and though it would be brilliant for a group night out and plan to do just that with friends next year.
Has anyone used that facility and was it worth it?
Title: Re: Biz Bize Ocak Basi - (My Place)
Post by: Lynne09 on October 24, 2017, 06:52:51 AM
Will give it a try next year philrose!!! Roll on April'18!!