[Akki_5]

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[ASHISHPALLOD]

Originally Posted by procircuit_234

any other option other than sunny?

Other option is Bubby-da-dhaba, truckers joint,
any takers?

[throttleking]

Originally Posted by ASHISHPALLOD

Other option is Bubby-da-dhaba, truckers joint,
any takers?

Another option is Big Wheels motoring cafe, I can talk to Ashutosh on this.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by throttleking

Having said so, considering our past relation, and after hard negotiations he agreed to give us the same deal at Rs. 900 per head (He started with 1000).

While I don't have a problem with paying 900 / plate if everyone else is okay, I do think it's extremely overpriced!! I visit Sunny's Dhaba on a regular basis, and a hearty meal for 4 comes up to about 1200 - 1400 (or 300 - 350 per head). Yes, Sunny's Dhaba isn't exactly cheap by highway dhaba standards, but the food is outstanding. Still, 900 bucks a pop is 5 star hotel level. I suggest we go à la carte.

[moralfibre]

Originally Posted by throttleking

Another option is Big Wheels motoring cafe, I can talk to Ashutosh on this.

Now Bigwheels is a proper car guys joint. The setup is perfect but it would be a little too far for the Bombay clan to drive down. About 25.2 kms ahead of Sunny?

Lonavala to Big Wheels Motoring Cafe - Google Maps

EDIT: Fiat Punto users group is meeting at BWM on the 4th and they are offered a deal of Rs. 550/- per head for 50 people.

[throttleking]

Originally Posted by GTO

While I don't have a problem with paying 900 / plate if everyone else is okay, I do think it's extremely overpriced!! I visit Sunny's Dhaba on a regular basis, and a hearty meal for 4 comes up to about 1200 - 1400 (or 300 - 350 per head). Yes, Sunny's Dhaba isn't exactly cheap by highway dhaba standards, but the food is outstanding. Still, 900 bucks a pop is 5 star hotel level. I suggest we go à la carte.

I too feel that 900 bucks is definitely overpriced, and 650 in 2009 was also overpriced, though we enjoyed the food. Even I wont mind paying 900 this time, only to save us from hassles and delicious unlimited food

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Now Bigwheels is a proper car guys joint. The setup is perfect but it would be a little too far for the Bombay clan to drive down. About 25.2 kms ahead of Sunny?

Lonavala to Big Wheels Motoring Cafe - Google Maps

Last year pune - mumbai meet happened at Big Wheels, I dont think distance is any concern for mumbai guys. However some people did not like the food.

Last time we paid 450 bucks per head, I can work out something similar this time also. + the auto enthu theme is an add on

[ASHISHPALLOD]

Originally Posted by throttleking

Another option is Big Wheels motoring cafe, I can talk to Ashutosh on this.

Originally Posted by GTO

Sunny's Dhaba isn't exactly cheap by highway dhaba standards, but the food is outstanding. Still, 900 bucks a pop is 5 star hotel level. I suggest we go à la carte.

I don't mind to pay rs 900 but it is definitely overpriced.
a-la-carte will be hassle for throttle looking at the sheer size of attendees, i mean number of attendees and not physical size of attendee.

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Now Bigwheels is a proper car guys joint.

As throttle mentioned, last year megameet happened at Big Wheels.

I suggest,

take a quick poll to check preference for
1] sunny-da-dhaba---rs900
2] big wheels cafe-----rs abc
3] tony-da-dhaba------rs xyz.
[ I never visited tony-da-dhaba. Is tony-da-dhaba fit for our meet? If yes, then only add as an option for poll.]


Is there any cafe/hotel in Lonavala itself with proper parking?

[throttleking]

@ashish

Tony is equally expensive plus the food is not as great as sunny'

Lets open the poll for 4 options

Sunny @ Rs. 900 per head
Sunny @ A-la-carte
Big Wheels @ Rs. 550 aprox per head
Big Wheels @ A-la-carte

[ASHISHPALLOD]

Originally Posted by throttleking

Tony is equally expensive plus the food is not as great as sunny'

Lets open the poll for 4 options

Sunny @ Rs. 900 per head
Sunny @ A-la-carte
Big Wheels @ Rs. 550 aprox per head
Big Wheels @ A-la-carte

I suggest,
remove big wheels @ a-la-carte as an option.
keep only three options.

[noopster]

Originally Posted by GTO

While I don't have a problem with paying 900 / plate if everyone else is okay, I do think it's extremely overpriced!! I visit Sunny's Dhaba on a regular basis, and a hearty meal for 4 comes up to about 1200 - 1400 (or 300 - 350 per head). Yes, Sunny's Dhaba isn't exactly cheap by highway dhaba standards, but the food is outstanding. Still, 900 bucks a pop is 5 star hotel level. I suggest we go à la carte.

Yup, 900 per head just for food is a bit of a shocker . I guess since a lot of us know each other, we can manage a la carte and sharing/settling should not be too much of a problem (famous last words?!! ).

You know what- it doesn't matter even if I have to pay 900 per head- be great to catch up with the Bombay crowd.

You 85-86 percenters, this isn't SSC board exam, boss. Please make it 100%. Akki, can't wait to see the VAGnificent Skoda though I see from your signature that you have enough worthy alternatives to choose from!

Edit: Just saw the poll. My vote is for Big Wheels @550/-

[mikon]

I'm regular @ big wheels. This place surely rocks with the automobile theme. I'm sure ashutosh would work out a good price.
Yes, it would be bit far from mumbai.
I'm In !

[Swanand Inamdar]

Even I do not mind paying the 900 per head cost. This is a once in a while meet and paying that amount sure does not bother me personally. Taking into consideration the quality of food we get at Sunny, this amount should be worth it.

However, having said that, if others feel it is overpriced, then any other option (BWM, a la Carte at Suny) also works for me.

EDIT: Akki, it would be great if you could get your VAGified Skoda. Please. I would love to see it and get some ideas for my ride too.

[throttleking]

Just had word with Ashutosh, here is the deal from Big Wheels

Rs. 550 per head + 12.5% VAT on total bill + Assured count of 40 is must

Unlimited :
2 Veg Starters
1 Non-Veg Starters
1 Veg Maincourse
1 Non - Veg Maincourse
1 Rice
1 Daal
Choice of Assorted Rotis
Choice of 1 Cold Drink

around Rs 619 per head including VAT

[ASHISHPALLOD]

Originally Posted by throttleking

around Rs 619 per head including VAT

Big wheels offer is Rs620,
by this , sunny's offer is attractive compared to menu and quality.


i suggest,
if possible,
thodi khinch tan kar ke, sunny se hi thoda aur discount lelo. [make sunny to offer some more discount].


1] throttleking
2] ashishpallod
3] amitwlele
4] selfdrive
5] jealousdiamond
6] Swanand
7] no_enthu_da
8] parimal_g
9] hudson
10] noopster
11] dddhruv
12] F150
13] Subodh
14] GTO
15] siddharthp
16] nix1976in
17] MF
18] vikram18
19] Amey
20] Reinhard
21] The Saint + 1 or either 2 (will confirm closer to the date) I am confirmed
22] Scrooze
23] Frontosa + 4 others who follow tbhp but not members ( will confirm once dates are closer).
24]Vicky5669
25] Guderian Heinz, Generaloberst & Togo Heihachiro, Fleet Admiral
26] Dippy } Probable
27] PlatzdaTurbo } Probable
28] theragingbull } Probable
29] fiat_tarun
30] Xehaust } Probable
31] Viper aka Jiggy (he just smsed to confirm)
32] Axe77 (75% confirmed)
33]procircuit_234(90%confirmed)
34] Anuj_Mumbai
35] Akki-5
36] mikon
37] speed-freak
38]------------[ please add your name and post entire list in your quote].

[Speed-Freak]

This is my 3rd attempt to participate in a T-Bhp meet and i sincerely hope this time i make it. Pakka.

And am ok with the Rs. 900 @ Sunny.

Originally Posted by Anuj_Mumbai

Added my name @34. I think it would be great if all Mumbai people gather at one place and then move from there. As there may be many people like me who are not aware of location nor driving drirections.
1] throttleking
2] ashishpallod
3] amitwlele
4] selfdrive
5] jealousdiamond
6] Swanand
7] no_enthu_da
8] parimal_g
9] hudson
10] noopster
11] dddhruv
12] F150
13] Subodh
14] GTO
15] siddharthp
16] nix1976in
17] MF
18] vikram18
19] Amey
20] Reinhard
21] The Saint + 1 or either 2 (will confirm closer to the date) I am confirmed
22] Scrooze
23] Frontosa + 4 others who follow tbhp but not members ( will confirm once dates are closer).
24]Vicky5669
25] Guderian Heinz, Generaloberst & Togo Heihachiro, Fleet Admiral
26] Dippy } Probable
27] PlatzdaTurbo } Probable
28] theragingbull } Probable
29] fiat_tarun
30] Xehaust } Probable
31] Viper aka Jiggy (he just smsed to confirm)
32] Axe77 (75% confirmed)
33]procircuit_234(90%confirmed)
34] Anuj_Mumbai

35] Speed-Freak