London Meetups

rjoshi · Jun 17th, 2009, 17:59

Hi,

Did this take place? I'm going to India for the first time in October so would be great to meet people that have already been.

Thanks!

topgun_uk · Jun 17th, 2009, 20:43

Hey, I would def be up for it considering I live in London but I'm going to India on 24th June and returning 4th July so anytime around these dates would be good. I recommend Spice Rack in Stanmore if thats not too far for everyone. Has nice Indian food with an african twist but Tayabs is good as well.

Nick-H · Jun 18th, 2009, 05:55

Stanmore is too far for everybody, isn't it?

Might be nice if a handful of members live in that area, but for those travelling from other parts of London, something more central is usually more appropriate.

I'm sorry, by the way, that my now-coming-to-an-end trip has been so full of travel, friends, family and shopping, that I have not had the opportunity to meet with any IMers. Next time, I hope...

The_Londoner · Jun 18th, 2009, 14:09

So guys,

Lets return to this thread. The Sun is shinning outside and I think it's about time we actually manage to meet up. I suggest July 17th, 18th, or 19th. This will give us enough time to get this thread going and people interested.

For me, Stanmore is good.. As Steven suggested, Tayyabs is an excellent place with great food. May be even a restaurant in Southall?

Who is in? What dates are good?

sssall · Jun 18th, 2009, 19:33

Hey Londoner, that weekend in July suits me too for a meetup. Southall sounds good although for me other locations would be ok too.

I'm off to India in August so it'll be good to talk with everybody before I go.

topgun_uk · Jun 18th, 2009, 20:23

17th is good for me

The_Londoner · Jun 18th, 2009, 23:20

17th is good for me too.. Shall we say Southall?

So how about "Gifto's Lahore Karahi". It's normally a very busy place and food is good. Any other suggestions?

So far it's me, sssall, and topgun_uk...

topgun_uk · Jun 19th, 2009, 01:07

it depends on peoples' budgets.giftos is fine with me or we could go to brilliant in old southall.they do a wicked butter/jeera chicken for starters but it is more expensive then giftos.there is another one called nagina or mirch masala.lets see what the others say

MrsC_772 · Jun 19th, 2009, 01:38

17th July looks good for me at the moment. Never been to Southall so no suggestions on places to eat there.

The_Londoner · Jun 19th, 2009, 02:00

Hey MrsC..

Good to have you on board. Southall is a kwons as little bombay. I guess now it should be known as little mumbai..

There are so many restaurants to choose from, and most are good.

steven_ber · Jun 19th, 2009, 02:13

Omi's restaurant (full name - Omi's restaurant & van hire

) used to be great (before Southall became the hip place to eat), it then put in air con and doubled it's prices.

The Glassy Junction pub does great food, and sometimes some Punjabi entertainment.

If it's to be Southall, it should be somwhere close to the railway station as Southall is a real pain to get to, a bus from Ealing Broadway (or Ealing Common) takes forever and someone not used to Southall may struggle to find a place in the High Street.

The_Londoner · Jun 19th, 2009, 22:08

So how about Glassy Junction? I have never been inside, but it looks good.. And if anyone's interested, you can also pay using Indian Rupees.. Just in case anyone has any left over from their trip.

holikarang · Jun 21st, 2009, 19:19

hey guys, I'll be in London from 22 July till 24 (but that night I have a concert to attend so not an option) 22 or 23 would be great, I would love to attend an IM meetup while in London...

Haylo · Jun 21st, 2009, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Londoner

For me, Stanmore is good.. As Steven suggested, Tayyabs is an excellent place with great food. May be even a restaurant in Southall?

As I'd be driving in from the Midlands, either Stanmore or Southall would be good for me - as long as there's parking nearby.

nycank · Jun 21st, 2009, 21:57

The place that you'll should go to is Thattukada in East Ham, it is kerela cuisine. It is not the usual balti/curry/blob

or Tayyabs (reserve in advance) for kebabs and mutton.

Jun 17th, 2009, 17:59	#481
rjoshi Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 6	London meet-up Hi, Did this take place? I'm going to India for the first time in October so would be great to meet people that have already been. Thanks!

Jun 18th, 2009, 14:09	#484
The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 341	So guys, Lets return to this thread. The Sun is shinning outside and I think it's about time we actually manage to meet up. I suggest July 17th, 18th, or 19th. This will give us enough time to get this thread going and people interested. For me, Stanmore is good.. As Steven suggested, Tayyabs is an excellent place with great food. May be even a restaurant in Southall? Who is in? What dates are good? __________________ Idle mind is a Devil's workshop. http://twitter.com/Londoner

Jun 19th, 2009, 02:13	#491
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	Omi's restaurant (full name - Omi's restaurant & van hire ) used to be great (before Southall became the hip place to eat), it then put in air con and doubled it's prices. The Glassy Junction pub does great food, and sometimes some Punjabi entertainment. If it's to be Southall, it should be somwhere close to the railway station as Southall is a real pain to get to, a bus from Ealing Broadway (or Ealing Common) takes forever and someone not used to Southall may struggle to find a place in the High Street. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Jun 21st, 2009, 19:19	#493
holikarang also known as Maya Sharma Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: where the heart is Posts: 696	hey guys, I'll be in London from 22 July till 24 (but that night I have a concert to attend so not an option) 22 or 23 would be great, I would love to attend an IM meetup while in London... __________________ holikarang

Jun 21st, 2009, 21:57	#495
nycank Clueless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 1,314	The place that you'll should go to is Thattukada in East Ham, it is kerela cuisine. It is not the usual balti/curry/blob or Tayyabs (reserve in advance) for kebabs and mutton. __________________ bade bhaisaheb is outsourced

Jun 17th, 2009, 20:43	#482
topgun_uk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 11	Hey, I would def be up for it considering I live in London but I'm going to India on 24th June and returning 4th July so anytime around these dates would be good. I recommend Spice Rack in Stanmore if thats not too far for everyone. Has nice Indian food with an african twist but Tayabs is good as well.

Jun 18th, 2009, 05:55	#483
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Stanmore is too far for everybody, isn't it? Might be nice if a handful of members live in that area, but for those travelling from other parts of London, something more central is usually more appropriate. I'm sorry, by the way, that my now-coming-to-an-end trip has been so full of travel, friends, family and shopping, that I have not had the opportunity to meet with any IMers. Next time, I hope...

Jun 18th, 2009, 19:33	#485
sssall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 263	Hey Londoner, that weekend in July suits me too for a meetup. Southall sounds good although for me other locations would be ok too. I'm off to India in August so it'll be good to talk with everybody before I go.

Jun 18th, 2009, 20:23	#486
topgun_uk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 11	17th is good for me

Jun 18th, 2009, 23:20	#487
The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 341	17th is good for me too.. Shall we say Southall? So how about "Gifto's Lahore Karahi". It's normally a very busy place and food is good. Any other suggestions? So far it's me, sssall, and topgun_uk...

Jun 19th, 2009, 01:07	#488
topgun_uk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 11	it depends on peoples' budgets.giftos is fine with me or we could go to brilliant in old southall.they do a wicked butter/jeera chicken for starters but it is more expensive then giftos.there is another one called nagina or mirch masala.lets see what the others say

Jun 19th, 2009, 01:38	#489
MrsC_772 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 160	17th July looks good for me at the moment. Never been to Southall so no suggestions on places to eat there.

Jun 19th, 2009, 02:00	#490
The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 341	Hey MrsC.. Good to have you on board. Southall is a kwons as little bombay. I guess now it should be known as little mumbai.. There are so many restaurants to choose from, and most are good.

Jun 19th, 2009, 22:08	#492
The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 341	So how about Glassy Junction? I have never been inside, but it looks good.. And if anyone's interested, you can also pay using Indian Rupees.. Just in case anyone has any left over from their trip.

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