Shanghai Blues

[cathy h]

We were awaiting the opening of this new restaurant as a take-away, particularly as it is really close to our house. Unfortunately on Tuesday 20th we were very disappointed. We found the portion sizes to be small, especially the BBQ spare ribs. There were only 3 very small ribs for 9.90TL. Crispy chicken main was dry and overcooked, sweet and sour chicken was OK.
All in all it cost 43TL for 1 starter, 2 mains and 2 various rice.
From our perspective, it was pretty mediocre, and the Serkul's on the sea front leave it standing.
Hopefully, it will improve as it could be a great opportunity for those living/holidaying in this area.
Cathy

[desmartinson]

Rubbish

[Jacqui Harvey]

quote:Originally posted by cathy h

We were awaiting the opening of this new restaurant as a take-away, particularly as it is really close to our house. Unfortunately on Tuesday 20th we were very disappointed. We found the portion sizes to be small, especially the BBQ spare ribs. There were only 3 very small ribs for 9.90TL. Crispy chicken main was dry and overcooked, sweet and sour chicken was OK.
All in all it cost 43TL for 1 starter, 2 mains and 2 various rice.
From our perspective, it was pretty mediocre, and the Serkul's on the sea front leave it standing.
Hopefully, it will improve as it could be a great opportunity for those living/holidaying in this area.
Cathy

So, what did they say when you complain[?]

[jonuzumlu]

quote:Originally posted by desmartinson

Rubbish

I thought you enjoyed your meal Des!  

[desmartinson]

I did, it was cathy h comment i was refering to.:

[kaptainkrunchie]

Have eaten in Shanghai Blues since it opened (must be 6/7 years ago) and probably had over 100 meals there. NEVER ever had a bad meal - OK some were better than others but nothing has been unacceptable.

[nichola]

This topic is about the new Shanghai Blues in Gunlukbasi KK.

I too have eaten many times at the one in Hisaronu; always off the bargain priced set menu - 2 starters, main and a choice of accompaniment and dessert which apparently isn't currently on the menu at the new one, yet.

However I remember when Shine branched out to Calis which unfortunately did not compare to the Hisaronu Shine and we had probably the worst Indian meal there ever.

It must be very hard to replicate a restaurant in terms of quality and standards as you can't have the same chef in two places at once.

I wish them luck in Calis - hopefully it will make a name for itself in its own right.

[cathy h]

Hi Jacqui,
As yet we haven't been near the restaurant again, so haven't said anything to them, it was a takeaway that we had. Sorry Des I understand that you disagree with my comments, and  I'm happy that you and many others have enjoyed your food. I was hoping for good things, but we were very disappointed with ours.
Cathy

[tintin1504]

Mrs tintin1504 loves Chinese food, so we tried this restaurant Saturday 24th March (I got drug along!) but I have to say the food was great.Value for money was good and will definately go again.T.

[jean churchill]

Its funny how there is so many different opinions ,but i have to say that i would have to agree with cathy ,after four of us went out for a few drinks in the afternoon,we ordered from them and had it delivered to the local bar we were drinking in ,wasnt till we got home and opened it that couldnt believe how they called the ribs a portion was exactly as Cathy said ,and our friends didnt even get theres or one portion of thier rice although they had been charged for it,was 60 lira a couple not cheap and also not so big portions ,i feel they should make an effort being a new reataurant ,they may make thier money in the high season ,but not sure how they will fair in the winter months ,we will see:(