just wondered where you go when you go out for a meal and what you think is the nicest thing on there menu
our fav of all last year was tajine at maxims > )
would love to hear all your rec's and where you go ??
west bank would be very welcome too as we love it over there
tried cafe africa last time and that was nice ! any others ??
bye for now
gary
Without Prejudice Member # 6180
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My West Bank recommedations
Al Gezera Hotel rooftop resturant and Tutankamun. both have great views, fresh tasty food and great character. Al Gezera hotel serves alcohol but Tutankamun doesn't. Neither has a menu lol
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Without Prejudice Member # 6180
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gary Member # 3608
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thanks for that WP we are going to try them both as we seem to spend most of our time over there
are they both easy to find and probably a daft question but ,,,, what shall i order ??
Automatik Member # 4457
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Try the Lantern in Medina Street. Their food in excellent and there is a lot of it.
Autobahn Member # 6098
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quote:Originally posted by Luxorlover: Try the Lantern in Medina Street. Their food in excellent and there is a lot of it.
What kind of food do they serve?
Automatik Member # 4457
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Mainly European but they have special nights when they offer othere menues.
Penny Member # 1925
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uttt
gary Member # 3608
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has anyone heard of pirates in luxor ????
Automatik Member # 4457
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It is near the sheraton hotel but I have not heard any good reports of it.
gary Member # 3608
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thanks LL
give that 1 a miss then
what about a good chineses??
lotusflower Member # 4661
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You could try the new Korean/Chinese at Marwa Hotel, Television St., Luxor.
Automatik Member # 4457
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I think the new one in TV Street will be better than the old one but it is not that easy to find because you have to go into the hotel to reach it.
There is one near the big hotels in Ibn el Walid Street but the food there is bland. I have been told that the one at the Hilton is very good.
gary Member # 3608
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did try that chinese you mention last year LL it was a nice change from tajine (which we love )but yes it was a bit bland. television st it right where we stay (novotel) so going to have a look for it just got to get past the kalech drivers think ive spelt it right as you seem to be a mine of info know of any laundrettes while we are there ?? usually get the hotel to do it but last year our biggest expense was 'the laundry!!!!' LOL
egyptiansue Member # 5608
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The chinese at the Hilton is very good and 55 egyptian pounds for a set meal that is really nice.
LivinginLuxor Member # 5660
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One of the best places to eat, which doesn't get the numbers of customers that it should, as it is in Karnak, is Genesis Bar, about 100 yards or so from the entrance to the Hilton. Their Hot & Spicy chicken is to die for!!!! And, unlike many of the restaurants mentioned, it has a liquor license, so you can 'enjoy' a glass of Obelisk with your meal.
Also, in the town centre, Jamboree is a good place to eat, but it is a dry restaurant. It has recently added a second floor, to accomodate more customers.
Snobs in Fairouz is excellent, but caters mainly to British ex-pats. If you go there, try the duck in orange sauce!
Automatik Member # 4457
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Gary. there are no Launderettes of the European variety in Luxor but any of the ironing shops will do your washing and ironing for you at a very reasonable rate. Ironing is 50 piastras an item - washing will be about the same. Most of them give a very good service. There are plenty of them in the streets that run off TV STreet and Medina Street near your hotel.
Automatik Member # 4457
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Hi Egyptian Sue. It was really nice to meet you and I am sure that we will meet again sometime. I hope that you enjoyed your holiday.
gary Member # 3608
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sorry LL thats what i meant didnt mean a 'real' laundry
this is great all these new places to try !
sue , never been to the hilton so going to give it a go
livinin , that sounds really nice if its the one im thinking of is it right opposite the ticket office at karnak as we had a beer there last year before the light show ? someone mentioned snobs last year but cant remember where they said it was but know doubt we will find it is the jamboree one of the ones where there a 2 side by side ? (think that made sense) out of luxor temple turn left and along there i think ??
now im getting myself confused typical man .............
bye for now
wills76 Member # 4427
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Hilton chinese too die for always go when I am in Luxor and the japanse at the sonesta I also recommend they do set menu's of meat or seafood
gary Member # 3608
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the hilton is out by karnak isnt it ??
wills76 Member # 4427
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Yes Gary - Taxis and kaleshes are no longer aloud to sit outside your hotel due to what happened at taba, we go from the etap and give the driver 20 l.e
gary Member # 3608
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WHAT ?!?!? no taxis or kaleshes outside hotel you mean all the hotels ?
Automatik Member # 4457
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Snobs is in Farous on the far side of the International Hospital. It is small but the food is good. It is run by an Egyptian man and his english wife.
If you come out of Luxor temple turn to the right and at the Mina Palace hotel turn right again. The Jamboree is down that road on the lefthand side.
wills76 Member # 4427
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Yes all hotels but you will find them parked round corners
egyptiansue Member # 5608
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quote:Originally posted by Luxorlover: Hi Egyptian Sue. It was really nice to meet you and I am sure that we will meet again sometime. I hope that you enjoyed your holiday.
egyptiansue Member # 5608
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Hi
We had a great time, it was so nice to meet you and Debbie too. The Lantern is a lovely place to eat and to chat. We used it all the time virtually and their egyptian night is to die for. Nasser's Mum does a wonderful authentic meal, I would recommend anyone to try it. Has Debbie heard about 7 days, 7 ways closing? She may want to buy some things for the restaurant. Hope to chat again soon.
sokarya_686@hotmail.com Member # 6138
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Hello Everyone, Thought I would just correct some false information about 7days7ways closing?
It is not closing. It has been temporarily shut down over Christmas because it is being completely refurbished to make it even better than ever.
Small John has been in England for about a month so that he could spend Christmas with his family and big John has just recently gone to join them. They were due to go to Thailand for their holiday, and in view of the disaster, have decided to spend the time in the UK.
They will both be returning to Luxor in the near future, and shortly the newly refurbished restaurant will be re-opened for business as usual.
Charlie
gary Member # 3608
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quote from big john !!
this is official from the horses mouth small john has already gone to u/k to sort stuff out there and i shall be going very soon maybe next week so if anyone wants to buy any flat contents then please get in touch soon everything from 9 aircons to 3 piece sweets to bedroom furniture all english syle stuff
wot does that mean then ??????
Automatik Member # 4457
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Maybe somebody is playing games.
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sokarya_686@hotmail.com Member # 6138
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John and John still have their original home and most of its contents, although he decided to offload a few things which were surplus to requirements. The staff have been retained and their dog and parrot is still there until they return. The staff at 7 ways are certainly not aware of the fact they are not coming back after their holiday. 9O percent of their home is still there. They would hardly leave everything and just go! Maybe people have assumed more than was intented. Charlie.
Automatik Member # 4457
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John has let his flat for two months. He stated here that he was going home for good and that he had had enough of Luxor. (My name has been tagged onto two if his air conditioners)and a friend of mine has been in contact about some of his furniture when the let is finished. However, during his stay in England he might well change his mind and decide to stay in Luxor after all. Stranger things have happened. Most of Luxor's ex-pats are going home for good at least once every week.
Whatever he decides, it does not mean that 7 days would close as it has been made clear here on another line that John and John are not the sole owners of the place.
gary Member # 3608
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good point LL would be daft to close a place thats busy and forgot bout other owners did get a bit sad though remember our 1st time in luxor we felt home sick and spent most of our time there chip butties cant wait now to try all these new places though .............. 1 more day yippee !!!!!
Automatik Member # 4457
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Safe journey. If you go in the Lantern then give them my best wishes.
Kenzie Member # 3519
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Pirates has now turned into "Mad Dogs and English Men". They have a new owner and are opening this Thursday. They will be selling English Style Food as well as International. I have been invited to try it. I will let you know what it is like.
gary Member # 3608
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thanks LL and will do
denisegr Member # 5167
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The renamed Pirates hotel, is that the one above Allysons the jewellers/giftshop?
Kenzie Member # 3519
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quote:Originally posted by denisegr: The renamed Pirates hotel, is that the one above Allysons the jewellers/giftshop?
denisegr Member # 5167
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Kenzie , you quoted me but did not add a reply?
Kenzie Member # 3519
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quote:Originally posted by denisegr: Kenzie , you quoted me but did not add a reply?
Sorry, Yes it is.
denisegr Member # 5167
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Thanks for that.
the watcher Member # 6720
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For my money the best place to eat in Luxor every time is SNOBS. Its a little small but very cosy and the owner is a superb chef. The prices are ridiculously low for the quality of the food you get and the terrific presentation. The fillet of beef is, in my opinion, totally unsurpassed but other dishes are also excellent. The Amoun is good if you want to eat outside in an informal place in the centre of town and the Ritz is also quite a nice little restaurant although the decor is a bit tacky and the food variable.I haven't eaten in the Lantern but it has had very mixed reviews. I have met some people who have had good meals there but others have found the food to be poorly cooked and the waiting times far too long. Residents of Luxor will of course have their own views but I hope this information will be useful to new visitors.
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