PH Perth.....Curry?

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So who wants to go for a curry night?

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Okay so the ball is rolling.

Tim the pool man Bathurst winner gave me a call earlier (just moved house and no net) and is also up for a curry night.

My own personal favourite curry spot is Cinnamon on the park in East Vic Park. Its almost directly opposite to the Balmoral pub which has couches, pool tables and a fine selection of local beers to start or wash it down with.

As ever guys chip in with your own thoughts and reccomendations.

I'm told that a few groups of people in the UK have made themselves a monthly 'curry club'...We should get something like that going!!

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Does this coming Saturday work?

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Wives coming? I'll send a message to Tim and see if Saturday works for him to.

Now where is Vanya..I know he got a bit excited by the idea of a curry fest..

ETA...Just spoke to Tim and he has got a hot date so this saturday doesnt work...

Edited by deviant on Wednesday 11th February 05:22

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Saturday 21st is a go. Works out better for me anyway and gives more chance for other people to see the thread.

Tim + 1

Deviant + 1

I'm assuming everyone is happy enough with Cinnamon and Balmoral for beers? Please feel free to suggest anywhere else!!

Is there an Indian in Freo or Subiaco? Hmm Freo could work for people who want to go on to other places.

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Absolutely fine with me. Freo is a bit closer to my end anyway and like I say there are a sheet load of bars and clubs if things turn messy later on

There are a fair few Indians in Freo...Dont recall ever going to any of them though!

Google

Edited by deviant on Thursday 12th February 03:21

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Only 3 come up on that eating WA webste..

http://www.eatingwa.com.au/search.php?searchFor=&a...

Maya looks to be good. They have a flashy website to

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Leederville is easy enough to get to for most I would think. Not sure what the area is like for other entertainment. The Cinnamon Club is / was owned by the same people that own Cinnamon on the park in Vic Park.

Nedlands is near Leederville. No atmosphere at the restaurant...reads like its one of those places you go to and the staff are sitting around bored and the place is empty?

Highgate is not far from Northbridge so is good for train and CAT bus if people dont want to drive. Northbridge is also good if your looking for some biff with drunk backpackers and 18 years olds

Innaloo = 16 hour drive

I'm pretty sure there is an Indian in Subiaco called Chutney Mary's. Mount Lawley has some good restaurants...not sure if there is an Indian.

Freo is the best are for atmosphere and the monumental amount of beer that is available. Last time I was there a powder blue Lambo Gallardo was cruising around the centre making a lot of noise

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That Banyan review does read like something from the owner....

I reckon little creatures for beer folowed by mad monk for beer followed by the sail and anchor for beer then on to Maya for a ruby of monumental heat followed a few hours later by a slight intestinal hurry on a southerly bearing.

Actually those pubs all brew their own beer, not sure how many beers little creatures does now but the sail and anchor does 4 or 5 and mad monk does about 10....Who's going to hold my hair for me?!?!

Talking of the sail and anchor right next door is 'Old Shanghai' which is basically a food court with all sorts of asian food on offer. If all else fails we can head there and people can get what they want. Its hardly glamorous but its always packed. The curries are not the best in Perth but they are cheap! http://www.oldshanghai.com.au/index.htm

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Yeah but no but yeah but Freo has more opportunity for mischief and shenanigans

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Damned if I know where

Ok lets go to Maya in Freo, Saturday 21st. How many we got so far...

Where are we meeting? Cruise in as a group and make some noise?

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Vanya said:

Picking up my cruiser tomorrow...

So whatever's happening, I'm in either way! snigger

You cant leave it at that!!! What did you buy?!?!

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Hey guys I just went ahead and booked Maya in Freo for the 21st at 6.30pm.

We have 9 confirmed and 1 possible in this thread however I booked for 15 to allow for any others that might want to join us.

The Maya website is www.mayarestaurant.com.au

Their address is 75-77 Market Street and their phone number is 9335 2796. The booking is under my name...James Pritchard.

The bloke I spoke to said they offer a banquet menu for group bookings...he is going to email me the menu but I would think this one on their website is the same thing: http://www.mayarestaurant.com.au/resources/menu/79...

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Hey guys! I wondered if pommiegranite was fiddlemesticks...

Good to see everyone is popping up again!

Okay I got the booking confirmation email thingo this morning. There are a few terms and conditions so we need to:

a. Confirm DEFINATE numbers. I'm happy to volunteer my credit card for the booking but they will charge for people not showing.
b. Choose a menu...in the link in my previous post. They dont let you do your own thing.
c. Decide if we are happy with it

Hello James,

Thank you for the booking at the Maya Indian Restaurant. As discussed I am sending you a copy of our food, wine and our special regional banquet menus.

These banquet menus will enable the guests to sample a variety of excellent dishes from different regions of India. We request that a similar arrangement be made for a party of ten or more in advance.

Could you please check your booking details and email back to confirm. It is also important that you read the section at the bottom.

If you need further assistance or any changes, please feel free to call me on 93352796.

Your Booking Details

Booking Name: James Pritchard

Date: 21st February 2009

Day: Saturday

Time: 6.30

Total Guests: 15

YOUR MENU SELECTION: Punjab / Delhi / Bombay (Delete two)

(Please select a Banquet for a booking of 10 or more)

ANY SPECIAL REQUEST:





Maya Indian Restaurant Details

Address: 75-77 Market Street, Fremantle W A

Contact Ph : [phone] Fax: [phone]

Parking: Street Parking on Bannister & High St, Collie St Car park Wool Stores opposite train station

Fully Licensed Restaurant

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.mayarestaurant.com.au

Please read carefully

Large groups are usually seated in the upstairs banquet room.

For efficient service and comfort the maximum number of seating on each table is ten.

Items on the menu and prices are correct at the time but may change without any further notice.
To confirm a booking for a party of 12 or more on Friday and Saturday we may request a credit card number and details. An amount would not be deducted at the time of the booking. The total covers (number of guests) need to be confirmed 48 hours prior to the booking. A charge of $30 will apply for covers not cancelled. If the booking fails to show up a charge of $30 per person will apply and charged to the credit card.

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I was going to suggest the Delhi Menu. Its the middle price and has a mix of veggie, meat and prawn curries.

As I understand the email we are expected to come to a unanimous decision and just have one menu for the whole group...we may need to push this back to September

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Oh yes there is only about $6 seperating the lot...but if in doubt just go with the one in the middle.

I was just thinking that someone might not like fish curry or might be ghey veggie so something with a mix should hopefully keep everyone happy...mind you it does look like its going to be a table mostly filled with pommies

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Vanya said:

Yes the fish bit bothered me a bit too, but taking the ghey girlie veggie aspect into consideration I thought overall the Bombay was a bit more carnivorish (new word ).

Still, Delhi's fine if that's the consensus.

[Brainfartmodeoff] Okay so now its my turn. I just read the email again and we only have to choose from the banquet menu if we have a booking of more than 10. So far we have 9! Its only on bookings over 12 they get mardy about credit card numbers.

Having said that the banquet does look to be good value considering you get to try some of everything.

Is it fair of me to say "confirm your spot by close of business Wednesday"? That gives enough time to finalise the booking with them on Thursday.

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Are we going for beers first or meeting there?

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Mad Monk again guys? 5.30pm?

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Thats the one. Gives us an hour to get a couple of beers down before fud.

http://madmonk.com.au/