Mozaic Bahce

[The Crinklies]

We are really looking forward to trying out this restaurant next week. Mozaic Bahce has received so many excellent posts & positve comments. Sounds like this could become one of our favourites?

[Scunner]

Is it as good as Burger King?




(sorry )

[karaokemark]

Keith he has not yet mastered the Steakhouse Burger yet!!!:D

5 of us went last night it was very quite, the food was excellent diffferent to the other Turkish restuarants the menu is from Eastern Turkey, was really nice to have authentic food seved without rice chps and salad, the special I had was superb will certainly be going back ( I had a sweet looks like squares of Baklava but with walnuts was as nice as any sweet I have ever tasted) anyone that knows me can see I have tasted a few sweets in my time

[june]

Keith, don't start me on that one again please...it just gets too controversial....

Well done MoZaic Bahce...can't wait to eat with you in October.

[miaspyro]

Homemade Meze, kids menu, homemade lemonade, ayran, well cooked food, superb service, idealic setting, no chips and rice insight, will mix and match the menu, just fantastic, simple tasty turkish food. 2 adults one child, starters and main 4 soft drinks Ayran and ice cream, 40tl = three very happy and satisfied customers.  Thankyou for a lovely evening

[nichola]

This is an independent review of the Mozaik Bahce restaurant reproduced from the Fethiye Times web site in their new section'Dinner Times'. Permission received to reproduce on the CBH.

Name: Mosaic Bache

Location: Downtown Fethiye

Amid the plethora of restaurant choices in Fethiye it is always nice to hear of something a little different.

So we were delighted to discover a new enterprise tucked well within the centre of town which is starting to attract a steady following of folks who want to enjoy good quality food that represents the regional cooking of Eastern Turkey.

The restaurant is owned and run by English speaking Dogan Eraslan who welcomed us personally.

He hails from Hatay and is very proud of the culinary heritage of that area.

The four hungry diners who sat down that evening were very impressed with the menu.

Each dish is accurately represented with a mouth watering photograph which saves the uninitiated from having to wrestle with pronunciation or ask what comes on the plate!

We wanted it all but after much deliberation were happy to settle for a mixed meze - one portion easily enough for 2 people given that it is served with delicious homemade bread.

It easily stretched to 4 however, as the other dishes that were brought to the table with steady regularity meant that there was not the expected formality of starters and main courses.  

We also had a mixed salad to share between us and chose Manti (Turkish ravioli dressed with a beautiful garlic yoghurt), Mucver (courgette fritters) Isli Kofte (mince meat encased in couscous and deep fried) chicken kebab (exceptional) and Kagit kebab (meat cooked in paper).

Dogan and his team specialise in regional breads and each day brings a new surprise.

They also have a small selection of desserts if you have the room - we didn't - and found ourselves more than satisfied with our food and our experience.

The place isn't licenced, but as with all things in Turkey, where there is a will there is a way and we didn't have to sacrifice our favourite beverage to enjoy our meal.

The Mosaic Bahce serves all day - this is a place where you can pop in for a snack or have a culinary feast with your table groaning with food served by cheerful staff at an affordable price. The ‘paper' kebab, for example, was just 8 TL.

There is nothing nicer than to sit in the shady garden with a cool drink on the hot summer days that Fethiye is apt to deliver.

Do be warned that the home made lemonade is a hit and miss affair and can be horribly sweet but the homemade ayran is a real winner and surprisingly thirst quenching.

Apart from Dogan himself, the staff do not speak much English but make up for it with friendly service and enthusiasm.

Conclusion: It's a small, fledgling enterprise which is a delightful experience; our only concern being that the low price policy will jeopardise the long term possibilities of this delightful little eatery.

Date of visit: Friday 10 July - evening

Setting: modest back street garden overhung with trees
Type of Food - Eastern Turkish Specialities - a little spicier than the local offerings but beautifully balanced flavours

Other diners: a lovely mix of locals with their families, Turkish visitors to the area and enlightened foreigners

Ambiance: relaxed, casual, unhurried

Service: A little erratic but willing and polite

Total bill for 4 (including 5 alcoholic drinks and tip) 60 TL - 15 TL per head (£6.00)

How to get there: With your back to the PTT (Post Office) walk up the road facing you that leads to the Bazaarand fish market.  Then turn right down the first pedestrian walk way. The Mosaic Bahce is nestled on the left hand side nicely away from passing traffic in between the main through road and the Fish Market. It is actually directly behind the Fethiye Rent-a-Car offices.

Telephone - 0252 614 4653

[sue mac]

Am coming out on Sunday for 5 weeks with children, friends and families....will most definately be calling in here as soon as we hit Fethiye and cant wait!! Love spicy food and traditional turkish food and good value, so this is first on my list.
Just wondering what sort of food is on offer for the children?
Many thanks, see you soon. Sue
ps. I have just realised who this lovely lady is .... if I am not wrong, she sells beautiful jewellery and mosaic lights at the Hisaronu market for superb prices...and she is so helpful. Am I right Nichola? Is it you?? I bought a lovely light from you in June and am back for another and some jewellery in the next week or so!!:D

[pookie]

oh ! If so, she sounds like a lady to get to know    I was also wondering about food for children.  Whilst my daughter would kill me for calling her a child (16), she is unadventurous with her food.  She likes kofta / kebabs but not too spicy.   Nichola - we look forward to seeing you in August.  good luck in your new venture it sounds lovely.

[nichola]

Thanks very much Sue and Pookie; yes Sue I am at Hisaronu market on Mondays more like a Sauna market these hot days though and now that the craft market has reopened I am there every night too selling the mosaic lamp shades, lanterns and lots of lovely new chandeliers and lamp shades with designs and colours you won't find anywhere else; ALL hand made here in Turkey.

I have noticed a lot of painted glass Chinese copies this season in a lot of the shops and on the markets and I want to stress that if you are looking for quality then Turkish hand made lanterns etc with real coloured glass and brass fittings are the very best. They might cost a little extra but they will last and look great for longer than we do..)

Fatos makes the jewellery and she too is in Oludeniz on the craft market and also we share a pitch at the Monday market. Her jewellery is unequalled in its creativity only made with genuine crystals, gem stones and Venitian glass with 925 silver chain, clasps and charms. You can see some of her jewellery range on my web site; link to that is on CBF profile page. I will tell her you are coming Sue.

Nichola

[nichola]

Childrens Options - we don't have them listed on the menu but we do have chicken nuggets and fish fingers served with chips available for children. For your daughter of 16 Pookie than she may well find something on the menu she will like.

Not all the dishes are spicy and Kanat (chicken wings East Turkey style of course) may be a good choice for her. Also the Durum Kebabs or the Manti (Turkish Ravioli) served with yoghurt and topped with a spicyish and garlic sauce or some of the mezes like humus (ask to have without the hot peppers on top) or Öcce (Fritters) made with mint, parsley and spring onions, these are really tasty and my personal favourite. We also have Içli Kofte too.

We have been able to prepare some dishes especially for people with allergies when given some advance notice. There is a landline number to call see Fethiye Times review above or email me the day before and I'll pass on the message to Dogan.

I hope this helps and do say hi to Dogan from me we are like ships that pass in the night these days. When the season is over I hope to spend more time in the restaurant helping out where I can too.