Akrotiri Kebab Houses
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Akrotiri Kebab Houses
Having spent many a night on the strip devouring Kebabs and Kokkinelli I now find myself on the island in a civilian capacity wishing to introduce Mrs OAaT to the delights of these wonderful establishments. I was always detached,never posted, which is why she has not enjoyed the experience.
My problem is that I have been out of the picture for some time so wonder if anyone here can give us a pointer. Sylvanas, The Swan and Chris' spring to mind. Any idea of price? Paphos area mezes are eye wateringly expensive.
My problem is that I have been out of the picture for some time so wonder if anyone here can give us a pointer. Sylvanas, The Swan and Chris' spring to mind. Any idea of price? Paphos area mezes are eye wateringly expensive.
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Polis was the kebab restaurant of choice a couple of years ago. Was on det there a lot in 2011 and Chris' had gone out of favour- expensive and quality of food had gone down. Haven't been to Sylvanna's for a long time, not that I've been there much anyway.
Yep, Polis definitely was good for a group kebab on det.
Yep, Polis definitely was good for a group kebab on det.
Chris' had gone out of favour- expensive and quality of food had gone down.
But expensive?? Surely not.
I used to prefer the Swan, now closed, for the authentic kebab experience. But Polis' was indeed the restaurant of choice.
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I'd agree with Beagle there.
Certainly in my time Ascoteering, Sylvanus and Polis were the choice if Chris wasn't about.
Having said that, after cracking a case of Keo with the crew outside Block 100, having a Tac 'Z', and then a couple of jugs of Brandy Sour in the mess prior to the sally, I'm not sure it makes a jot of difference which kebab house one visits!
Certainly in my time Ascoteering, Sylvanus and Polis were the choice if Chris wasn't about.
Having said that, after cracking a case of Keo with the crew outside Block 100, having a Tac 'Z', and then a couple of jugs of Brandy Sour in the mess prior to the sally, I'm not sure it makes a jot of difference which kebab house one visits!
In the early nineties, Polis was the best for quality. Chris was best for dealing with a large crowd. A few years back my family and I popped into Chris's for a kebab; the best part was them remembering our names after 10 years. Is there still a pizza restaurant just before Polis, that was very nice. The best place for a meze was arivano??? Gardens in Limassol.
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Thanks to all. The memory fug is clearing and I can remember Polis as a nice place to eat. I'm planning a visit tonight. Thing is: I don't think I've ever eaten one fully sober. I'm driving from Paphos so no option, could be interesting.
Hoping for a quiet meal, wouldn't want those drunken RAF types on a night out!
Singing,insulting staff,setting fire to their faces and arguing over a couple of euros. Tsk Tsk.
Clicked on the link to the older thread and yes, Beagle has it spot on with his description.
Hoping for a quiet meal, wouldn't want those drunken RAF types on a night out!
Singing,insulting staff,setting fire to their faces and arguing over a couple of euros. Tsk Tsk.
Clicked on the link to the older thread and yes, Beagle has it spot on with his description.
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Some of you seem to be forgetting the excellent food served at the exclusive Shalimar restaurant 
Seriously though, I always found that the best kebabs were to be had at The Swan. Good food, good service and plenty of Kokkinelli. Had my first one there for the grand price C£2.50 in 1987. The usual special group deal negotiated for a 'first night kebab' including as much Kokkers as we could drink.
If you wanted something a bit more 'upmarket' (it's all relative), then you went to Sylvanna's or Polis. Chris kebab okay if you had a large group. He had a bus, would sit your party outside and tolerate the carnage that often ensued.
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Seriously though, I always found that the best kebabs were to be had at The Swan. Good food, good service and plenty of Kokkinelli. Had my first one there for the grand price C£2.50 in 1987. The usual special group deal negotiated for a 'first night kebab' including as much Kokkers as we could drink.
If you wanted something a bit more 'upmarket' (it's all relative), then you went to Sylvanna's or Polis. Chris kebab okay if you had a large group. He had a bus, would sit your party outside and tolerate the carnage that often ensued.
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Polis was always my preferred taverna, excellent traditional kebab, help yourself salad bar (no having to keep asking for more) Kokkinelli, and in the winter a good old log fire to stay warm by. Not to mention the super friendly service.
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Wasn't there one called the Birds nest? The memory is a little clouded as it has been 30 yrs since I last fell in the storm ditches crawling back from the Pen club.
In Lim from early 70s visiting Akrotiri on 203 sqn (to
collect what seemed like tons of butter from the NAAFI:
Halil's, The Britannia, and Niazzis ?
spelling may be wrong but the headaches were real. Once I woke up in another country (Oman).
collect what seemed like tons of butter from the NAAFI:
Halil's, The Britannia, and Niazzis ?
spelling may be wrong but the headaches were real. Once I woke up in another country (Oman).
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Wasn't there one called the Birds nest?
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