Anyone been to Hisar recently?

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DulwichFox Wrote:

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> Well Maxxi..

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> It was not from a Wiki page.. I usually post a

> Source page when I quote something that most

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> might not be aware of or might be copyright..

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> With something that most people are likely to be

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> I have mentioned here before I had a shop in ED

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> I was assembling / hiring and selling Gas Fired

> Bar-B-Cues back then long before

> they were generally available as they are

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> I was a distributor of Thermos Gas Bar-B-Cues.

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> So once again, I know what I'm talking about...

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> DF

Male Chicken is my phrase of choice

Tragic comes to mind

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[DulwichFox]

My shop was at 13 Uplands Road. I have mentioned it before in several threads

as I was one of the only shops open at the time. 1993

My company and shop was Called 'Seasonal Supplies Ltd.'

It was previously Ictons ??? a Sunbed place. and before that A Cycle Shop for many years.

I did not want to take out a 14 year lease as business was not good. A bit isolated.

So I got out.. Now 2 flats .

DulwichFox

[Sue]

I'm amazed anybody thinks Kebab and Wine's kebabs are better than Hisar's.

I'd go for Hisar's every time - at least, for the lamb shish.

Sadly they close a lot early than K&W so often there is no choice :(

[Mustard]

There is a place called Asian Takeaway, just off Rye Lane, opposite the station, in the same alleyway as AliBaba juices that serves wonderful spicy lamb kebabs and home made naans.

[mrure26]

This forum becomes more and more very Daily Mail'ish. Save us.

[Jeremy]

I think a couple of you are being a bit harsh on foxy - (arguably) tiresome discussion of grilling methods doesn't make anyone a "dick". But nevertheless, I'm on the pro-Hisar/charcoal side of the argument... but neither establishment is exactly uh-mazing. FM Mangal kebabs are infinitely better if you find yourself on that side of the hill.

And "Asian Takeaway" on Rye Lane is great. I'm not exactly sure what style of Asian food this is, but it's damn good... lamb kofta or chicken tikka, wrapped in freshly made naan.

[katanita]

Lovely meal at Hisar last night with a friend. Stuffed aubergine main dish was particularly nice.

[llyamah]

Went to FM Mangal last night based on recommendations on this thread. Fantastic food (probably some of the best Turkish I have had outside of Turkey) but the service was a joke. Booked a table for two for 8:15pm, arrived and there was a queue of people trying to get a table. Couple in front of us had not booked but were seated straight away. We waited for about 20 minutes for our table. Once seated, no one asked us if we wanted a drink for about another 10 minutes. Eventually got a drink at 9:00pm. Rest of the service was very slow.

I would go back, but I would try to go back on a quieter night.

[simonethebeaver]

FM Mangal food is fantastic, but the place is massively busy at the weekends, so it is best to avoid. The service can be a bit abrupt! We often phone ahead to order a takeaway and then go and deliver - we've found it we leave it after 7pm on a Friday/Saturday they will often refuse to take our order.

[Jocky]

Went here for dinner last night! was yum :) would recommend!!

[cholton]

Just wanted to share our wonderful experience here yesterday afternoon..

I've been meaning to try Hisar for a while and popped in yesterday for the first time. The staff were absolutely lovely, the food was delicious and reasonably priced and the atmosphere was great. A real gem on Lordship Lane and I will definitely be back!

[missse22]

Another vote for FM Mangals!!! Ridiculously delicious!!!! I miss this place as when I lived on Grove Lane this was my every Saturday night take away!!!

[dawidkimberg]

My wife and I are regulars. The lamb shish is amazing and cheap, remember to ask for chili sauce on the side. Love it.

[laurenanne]

I agree food at FM Mangal is excellent but service is bad - I'd go further than abrupt and say strange/rude if you get the older waiter as we did on Sat.