Hyderabad - May'09 Meet(s)

cooldude1988765 · 12th May 2009, 19:59

I cannot seem to think of any place that offers food and beverages at a fixed price menu. Anyone been to the great kebab factory ?
Barbecue nation is also a good option but might be too crowded(noisy). They offer 1 beverage free with the buffet AFAIK. Costs about 450-500

Anyone been to mantra recently ?

mobike008 · 12th May 2009, 21:33

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Originally Posted by cooldude1988765

I cannot seem to think of any place that offers food and beverages at a fixed price menu. Anyone been to the great kebab factory ?
Barbecue nation is also a good option but might be too crowded(noisy). They offer 1 beverage free with the buffet AFAIK. Costs about 450-500

Anyone been to mantra recently ?

BN is a big no-no. It is terribly crowded and too small for a bunch of hooligans.

I still think Fortune Katriya is the best option as its large, very spacious, decent food and an offer that can always be tweaked with a phone call

Also, we can think of Amrutha Castle, used to go there very often but the food in those times was nothing to write home about.

There is another joint which comes to my mind which seems desperate for business. It's on the lane going up towards Taj Krishna and Taj Deccan, while coming from Khairtabad, you take left and it falls on your left hand side. Forgot the name of the place though i cross it each day. But, parking would be messy as its bang on that crowded road.

vnabhi · 12th May 2009, 22:36

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Originally Posted by mobike008

BN is a big no-no. It is terribly crowded and too small for a bunch of hooligans.

I still think Fortune Katriya is the best option as its large, very spacious, decent food and an offer that can always be tweaked with a phone call

There is another joint which comes to my mind which seems desperate for business. It's on the lane going up towards Taj Krishna and Taj Deccan, while coming from Khairtabad, you take left and it falls on your left hand side. Forgot the name of the place though i cross it each day. But, parking would be messy as its bang on that crowded road.

That's Hotel NKM Grand, if I am not mistaken. But that is a bit cramped---at least what I saw.

Fortune Katriya is having some kinda offer till the IPL matches last--around 500 for the male, and 300 for the female companion. Only hassle is half the guys would need to dress up like women!

cooldude1988765 · 12th May 2009, 22:40

NKM is pretty cramped.
@VNABHI if the katriaya offer has something to do with IPL, they will kick us out by 1130 :(

Rajesh Rawal · 12th May 2009, 22:56

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

That's Hotel NKM Grand, if I am not mistaken. But that is a bit cramped---at least what I saw.

Fortune Katriya is having some kinda offer till the IPL matches last--around 500 for the male, and 300 for the female companion. Only hassle is half the guys would need to dress up like women!

arey venu sir 200 rs save karne ke liye apna ling change karna parega kya?LOL .as it is one lingam as shaken a few of us since 7th jan.hehehe

absynthguzzler · 12th May 2009, 23:32

If i may suggest we stick to Fortune Katriya , the food is palatable , the mocktails are well made and we T-bhp'ians fit in very well .

I'm sure Avi is breaking his head over the Venue discussions, lol.

Ravveendrra · 13th May 2009, 00:17

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Originally Posted by absynthguzzler

If i may suggest we stick to Fortune Katriya , the food is palatable , the mocktails are well made and we T-bhp'ians fit in very well .

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+1 to the above.

Fortune Katriya is fine. I was thinking about the 'other' Katriya - Royale or Grande or something in Greenlands. Incidentally the Katriya is no longer a 'Fortune' hotel, ITC having tied up with Manohar now.

Cheers,

downsouth · 13th May 2009, 11:05

Date: May 22nd
Venue : TBD
Guys, instead of May 20th, moved to May 22nd, so we can accomodate our guest from Bangalore, hope it's alright with you all.

Confirmed Participants
1.Mobike008
2.Rajesh Rawal
3.Absynthguzzler
4.Ravvenddra
5.Karthik247
6.Pulsar56
7.Hillram
8.Zen91
9.Suren181
10.Dilip ( Suren181's friend)
11. Prabhu ( Suren181's friend)
12. karan
13. Anurag_P80
14. Himanshugoswami- the wandering nomad returns
15. Sai Thakur(Zen91's friend)
16. Downsouth

hillram · 13th May 2009, 12:12

I prefer Foortune Katriya too...Clantro right?

mobike008 · 13th May 2009, 12:21

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Originally Posted by absynthguzzler

If i may suggest we stick to Fortune Katriya , the food is palatable , the mocktails are well made and we T-bhp'ians fit in very well .

I'm sure Avi is breaking his head over the Venue discussions, lol.

Arun, you know i love discussing about food. The more the options, the better the discussion. Unfortunately, we seemed to have decided on the venue too early...Sob Sob !!!

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Originally Posted by Ravveendrra

+1 to the above.

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Originally Posted by hillram

I prefer Foortune Katriya too...Clantro right?

Alright Sirs, So it's FK then.

I am sure the number will cross well above 20 people, expect a nice deal from them and leave the negotiations to me...wink..wink !

Date: May 22nd
Venue : Fortune Katriya

Guys, instead of May 20th, moved to May 22nd, so we can accomodate our guest from Bangalore, hope it's alright with you all.

Confirmed Participants
1.Mobike008
2.Rajesh Rawal
3.Absynthguzzler
4.Ravvenddra
5.Karthik247
6.Pulsar56
7.Hillram
8. Zen91
9. Suren181
10. Dilip ( Suren181's friend)
11. Prabhu ( Suren181's friend)
12. karan
13. Anurag_P80
14. Himanshugoswami- the wandering nomad returns
15. Sai Thakur(Zen91's friend)
16. Downsouth

I dont see Vnabhi,NK@HYD,Rider60, Midlifecrisis and a few other folks. Come on guys, I will speak to the chef personally and ensure you get to eat the yummiest of kebabs...Is it an Aye then????

@Karthik, dude for you we got these many people rounded up....LOL

Try to make it on May 22nd, let me know if you need any help for a driver to drive down the other car, i can give it a shot !!!

kkr2k2 · 13th May 2009, 12:35

saaary faaar the delaay:

guys have look at this:
http://www.explocity.com/Events/events.asp?City=HYD&ELength=Week&Day=5/13/2009&eventcategoryid=29

Some one talk(one with a gifted tongue) to the numbers mentioned and we can have a venue decided.

karthik247 · 13th May 2009, 12:40

I think i can make it on 22nd, no probs.

And about talking to the chef, tell him to make some good veggie stuff too

Confirmed Participants
1.Mobike008 - Hyundai Accent Viva CRDi
2.Rajesh Rawal - Hyundai Santo AT
3.Absynthguzzler - Honda City
4.Ravvenddra - Skoda Laura/Fiat Palio GTX
5.Karthik247 - Skoda RS/Honda Accord
6.Pulsar56 - E Zen
7.Hillram - Mitsubishi Lancer/Opel Corsa
8. Zen91 - Ford Ikon/Fiat Palio
9. Suren181 - Hyundai Santro
10. Dilip ( Suren181's friend)
11. Prabhu ( Suren181's friend)
12. karan
13. Anurag_P80 - Fiat Palio 1.6
14. Himanshugoswami- the wandering nomad returns - Tata Safari
15. Sai Thakur(Zen91's friend)
16. Downsouth - Suzuki Esteem

Looks like its gonna be a big one. And hope i got everyones ride right

absynthguzzler · 13th May 2009, 12:43

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Originally Posted by mobike008

@Karthik, dude for you we got these many people rounded up....LOL

Karthik stays near Uppal and I've pm'ed him to tag along with me on 22nd night.So that's been sorted.

mobike008 · 13th May 2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by karthik247

I think i can make it on 22nd, no probs.

Wonderful

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Originally Posted by karthik247

And about talking to the chef, tell him to make some good veggie stuff too

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Dont worry that will be taken care of. Sadly, you will have only the wandering nomad and a guy with too many cars as company there

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Confirmed Participants
1.Mobike008 - Hyundai Accent Viva CRDi/Hyundai i10
2.Rajesh Rawal - Hyundai Santo AT
3.Absynthguzzler - Honda City
4.Ravvenddra - Skoda Laura/Fiat Palio GTX
5.Karthik247 - Skoda RS/Honda Accord
6.Pulsar56 - E Zen
7.Hillram - Mitsubishi Cedia/Opel Corsa/Another 5-6 cars
8. Zen91 - Ford Ikon 1.6
9. Suren181 - Hyundai Verna
10. Dilip ( Suren181's friend)
11. Prabhu ( Suren181's friend)-Drag Race Zen
12. karan- MM540
13. Anurag_P80 - Fiat Palio 1.6
14. Himanshugoswami- the wandering nomad returns - Tata Safari
15. Sai Thakur(Zen91's friend)--Toyota Innova
16. Downsouth - Fiat Linea P

Looks like its gonna be a big one. And hope i got everyones ride right

Nope, you got quite a few of them wrong. Corrected in BOLD

karthik247 · 13th May 2009, 13:29

OK i think all those peoples ride i got wrong need to update their profiles

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Dont worry that will be taken care of. Sadly, you will have only the wandering nomad and a guy with too many cars as company there

More veggies on board... thats great!!

12th May 2009, 19:59	#106
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 196 Times	I cannot seem to think of any place that offers food and beverages at a fixed price menu. Anyone been to the great kebab factory ? Barbecue nation is also a good option but might be too crowded(noisy). They offer 1 beverage free with the buffet AFAIK. Costs about 450-500 Anyone been to mantra recently ? Last edited by cooldude1988765 : 12th May 2009 at 20:03.
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12th May 2009, 22:40	#109
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 196 Times	NKM is pretty cramped. @VNABHI if the katriaya offer has something to do with IPL, they will kick us out by 1130 :(
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12th May 2009, 23:32	#111
absynthguzzler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 651 Thanked: 245 Times	If i may suggest we stick to Fortune Katriya , the food is palatable , the mocktails are well made and we T-bhp'ians fit in very well . I'm sure Avi is breaking his head over the Venue discussions, lol. Last edited by absynthguzzler : 12th May 2009 at 23:33.
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13th May 2009, 11:05	#113
downsouth BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 0.1933333, 32.58333 Posts: 357 Thanked: 23 Times	I am in... Date: May 22nd Venue : TBD Guys, instead of May 20th, moved to May 22nd, so we can accomodate our guest from Bangalore, hope it's alright with you all. Confirmed Participants 1.Mobike008 2.Rajesh Rawal 3.Absynthguzzler 4.Ravvenddra 5.Karthik247 6.Pulsar56 7.Hillram 8.Zen91 9.Suren181 10.Dilip ( Suren181's friend) 11. Prabhu ( Suren181's friend) 12. karan 13. Anurag_P80 14. Himanshugoswami- the wandering nomad returns 15. Sai Thakur(Zen91's friend) 16. Downsouth
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13th May 2009, 12:12	#114
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	I prefer Foortune Katriya too...Clantro right?
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13th May 2009, 12:35	#116
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	saaary faaar the delaay: guys have look at this: http://www.explocity.com/Events/events.asp?City=HYD&ELength=Week&Day=5/13/2009&eventcategoryid=29 Some one talk(one with a gifted tongue) to the numbers mentioned and we can have a venue decided.
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13th May 2009, 12:40	#117
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	I think i can make it on 22nd, no probs. And about talking to the chef, tell him to make some good veggie stuff too Confirmed Participants 1.Mobike008 - Hyundai Accent Viva CRDi 2.Rajesh Rawal - Hyundai Santo AT 3.Absynthguzzler - Honda City 4.Ravvenddra - Skoda Laura/Fiat Palio GTX 5.Karthik247 - Skoda RS/Honda Accord 6.Pulsar56 - E Zen 7.Hillram - Mitsubishi Lancer/Opel Corsa 8. Zen91 - Ford Ikon/Fiat Palio 9. Suren181 - Hyundai Santro 10. Dilip ( Suren181's friend) 11. Prabhu ( Suren181's friend) 12. karan 13. Anurag_P80 - Fiat Palio 1.6 14. Himanshugoswami- the wandering nomad returns - Tata Safari 15. Sai Thakur(Zen91's friend) 16. Downsouth - Suzuki Esteem Looks like its gonna be a big one. And hope i got everyones ride right Last edited by karthik247 : 13th May 2009 at 12:56.
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