[NSW] OzBargain 17th Birthday - Epping Meetup - Thursday 9 November 2023 at Penang Cuisine at 6:30pm

dust on 10/10/2023 - 13:48
Last edited 02/11/2023 - 20:24

Come and celebrate OzBargain's 17th birthday!

Scotty will be sponsoring the event and we will hopefully have some new OzBargain t-shirts to hand out.

A $5 fully refundable deposit via Beemit (@poulpe) is required to secure your spot to the event. (Please write your OzBargain username in the “what?” field when you make the transfer.)

We will be eating at Penang Cuisine (32/74 - 76 Rawson St, Epping). Parking is available in the council carpark next to Coles.

There is a maximum capacity of ~30-40.

27/10/2023 update:
The event is now full! Please don't send anymore deposits. Will let you know if we get any cancellations/if spots open up.

2/11/2021 update:
For those who have sent a deposit/secured a spot, we will be pre-ordering our dishes. The following are the dishes you can choose from. I have been informed that they are all peanut free and can be made vegetarian. Please PM me your order by end of Monday 6 November 2023. I'll send them our order the day after. Thanks!

No. Menu Description
1 Chicken curry laksa Fine vermicelli and yellow noodles with slices of chicken, fishcake, bean sprouts and bean curd in a piquant coconut curry soup
2 Penang fried kway teow Stir fried flat rice noodles with fresh prawns, fishcake, Chinese sausage, egg and bean sprouts
3 Har Mee Noodles in spicy prawn stock soup served with prawns, pork, fishcake and egg
4 Nasi Goreng Traditional Malay-style fried rice with prawns, chicken, ham, egg & sambal with fried shallots sprinkled on top
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  • kerfuffle on 10/10/2023 - 14:16
    +2

    @Clear I believe you're free on this night? ;)

    Epping's a bit of a hike for me (and a shit place for parking) so I'm a maybe for now

    • impostor on 10/10/2023 - 14:17
      +1

      Can always park next to Coles in council carpark or under Coles.

    • Clear on 10/10/2023 - 14:20

      Yep about an hour after I land. Epping seems far though.

      • kerfuffle on 10/10/2023 - 14:21

        You'll have to change at Central to get to Epping.

      • dust on 10/10/2023 - 14:24
        +1

        You get to experience the driverless metro though!

        • Clear on 10/10/2023 - 14:25
          +4

          First time I went up to Macquarie park I didn't know about it and was quite shocked to see. Never knew such a thing existed.

          • sunnyc on 10/10/2023 - 14:41
            +3

            @Clear: I'll pick you up

            • dust on 10/10/2023 - 15:07
              +4

              @sunnyc: But my mum told me not to get in a stranger's car. Unless they have candy of course.

      • whyisave on 12/10/2023 - 01:23

        Take Newcastle express train from Central station.
        20-minutes.
        2 stops: Central - Strathfield

  • impostor on 10/10/2023 - 14:16

    Defs coming if it's in my local suburb.

    What's at Epping though? Epping hotel? BCD Tofu House?

    • foxmulder on 10/10/2023 - 15:48
      +1

      Epping is close to Eastwood - one side is Koreatown of Sydney (not sure why not Strathfield) and another bigger better side is its Chinatown. You can also go to Top Ryde city, for the best banh mi, just outside Woolworths. I personally like one in Lim's Hot Bread Eastwood.

      • Ghost47 on 10/10/2023 - 19:09

        Davelle’s Bakery in Epping has one of the best banh mi I’ve ever had, better than some of the ones from Cabra actually. I only had Lim’s a couple of times but it was better than that one as well.

        But I agree there’s not much at Epping that’s suitable for decently sized groups except maybe the hotel or a few places along Beecroft Rd.

  • cerealsmok3r on 10/10/2023 - 14:58

    Uhoh I voted no even though I was supposed to see clear 🥲

    • dust on 10/10/2023 - 15:06
      +2

      You can change your vote on this poll.

      • cerealsmok3r on 10/10/2023 - 22:41

        oh im such a boomer. thanks for the headsup - have changed it :)

  • neoleo on 10/10/2023 - 15:43

    Waiting for the location. I think I can come 🙂

  • Clear on 11/10/2023 - 20:27
    +3

    I'll attend this event and currently discussing potential prizes with stores.

  • jazeng on 12/10/2023 - 00:33

    keen . looking forward to it

  • flame21 on 12/10/2023 - 13:28
    +1

    I think parking is the most important factor. try to find a place that allows many free parking spots?

  • dust on 12/10/2023 - 14:20
    +1

    Location has been added to the event.

    • kerfuffle on 12/10/2023 - 14:21
      +2

      Ooh I do like a good Char Koay Teow.

      Guess I could park outside my cousin's house and walk 45 minutes ha. Or at Coles or leave it back at work. I'll rock up

      • dust on 12/10/2023 - 14:23
        +1

        Nice! Yeah it's a nice, small restaurant but has some pretty authentic Malaysian food!

        • kerfuffle on 12/10/2023 - 14:25
          +1

          It's also on my 'Want to go' list in Google Maps!

          Just sent through my $5 :)

        • lonewolf on 12/10/2023 - 15:20
          +1

          It has gone downhill a lot from the days when it was malaysian owned. The original owners chef was far superior especially for the laksa and the chicken curry. I used to go multiple times a week back then.

          • dust on 12/10/2023 - 15:27
            +1

            @lonewolf: I haven't been in a while actually. I guess we'll find out.

            • lonewolf on 12/10/2023 - 15:53

              @dust: Its still not terrible but sadly just not the same for the malaysian dishes, Saying that it has more dishes now and also is open more hours too.

      • theo96 on 17/10/2023 - 00:29
        +1

        @kerfuffle If you like CKT check out Ya Malaysia in Chatswood.

  • Resonance on 13/10/2023 - 18:33

    Just beemed. Thank you for organising once again!

  • I Smell Pennies on 13/10/2023 - 18:43
    +2

    See you all there 🥰

  • neoleo on 13/10/2023 - 20:19
    +1

    Just beemed. Let's go 😀

  • dust on 13/10/2023 - 20:39
    +3

    Thanks to those who have sent through your $5 deposit. I am checking and writing them down. (Last year I individually PMed everyone who sent through their $5 but that took a decent amount of time so won't be doing that this year but rest assured I have got your name down if you have sent the money!)

  • Mr Joker on 13/10/2023 - 21:23
    +1

    Thanks for organising Dust!

  • pull the lever on 14/10/2023 - 18:04
    +1

    Going!

  • dextertheboygenius on 16/10/2023 - 13:18

    Just beemed as well. Thanks for organizing Dust!

  • dust on 16/10/2023 - 14:14
    +8

    Quick update, there are just over 20 confirmed attendees for this meet-up. (I will update the post when the event is at capacity so no need to check if the event is full prior to transferring your deposit.)

    I've only made a booking for 30 people at the moment but will update it with the restaurant if it looks like we'll go over that. (If that happens, we will likely book out the whole place.)

    Also, if you have any dietary requirements please PM me.

    I'll post again with the menu/food options once we have confirmed numbers. (Due to the numbers we will need to pre-order food.)

    Thanks!

    • Clear on 17/10/2023 - 22:33
      +3

      there are just over 20 confirmed attendees for this meet-up.

      scotty included?

      • dust on 17/10/2023 - 22:48
        +3

        Yes.

    • jiayijames on 21/10/2023 - 12:15

      Just paid via Beem. Thanks for organizing.

  • JTB10 on 18/10/2023 - 07:07
    +1

    Just beemed, thanks for organising!

  • Sazza1 on 18/10/2023 - 07:07
    +1

    Just beemed as well. Looking forward to it!

  • cwongtech on 19/10/2023 - 00:17
    +2

    Beemed!

    • kerfuffle on 19/10/2023 - 06:06

      You coming? Nice

      • Clear on 19/10/2023 - 12:03
        +1

        Won't be complete strangers after all 😝

  • Clear on 19/10/2023 - 00:28
    +3

    I have 3 prizes confirmed - working on more. Nothing high value but something.

    Also, I'll bring my copy of Thai Honey for those curious ;)

  • lonewolf on 19/10/2023 - 13:03
    +1

    I visit here quite often, Are they going to put tables outside? as I am surprised they can fit 30 people in that small place, I would have thought around 15-20 would be the max they could fit.

    • dust on 19/10/2023 - 13:54
      +2

      Good question! I've called them and they said they can fit 30 inside and ~10 outside. I've booked for 30 at the moment (which we're getting close to) and can increase it by up to 10 if there's interest.

      • kerfuffle on 19/10/2023 - 13:55
        +1

        Hopefully it's covered otherwise if it's raining that's some extra flavour to add to the food

        • dust on 19/10/2023 - 13:56
          +2

          The outside bit is still indoors (If that makes sense lol).

          • lonewolf on 19/10/2023 - 14:20
            +2

            @dust: Yeah, its like a arcade area and still under some cover till you hit the stairs. As there is a walkway / shops above that area. So you will be out of the rain but will get wind coming through.

            I am amazed they can fit 30 in there, I wonder if they will readjust the tables.

  • lonewolf on 20/10/2023 - 20:00
    +1

    What happens after payment is made? Do we get a message or confirmation? I sent the payment through yesterday but it was my first time using Beem so am worried i stuffed something up?

    • dust on 20/10/2023 - 20:19
      +1

      I got it. Thanks.

  • jiayijames on 21/10/2023 - 12:16
    +1

    Just paid via Beem. Thanks for organizing.

  • BuyNow Think Later on 21/10/2023 - 13:59
    +1

    Just Beemited. Thank you for organising this!

  • InsertANameHere on 22/10/2023 - 22:43
    +1

    beemed, hopefully im not too late

  • totoro88 on 24/10/2023 - 08:20

    Count me in!

  • dust on 24/10/2023 - 18:25
    +4

    There's ~4 spots left (waiting for one or two transfers to come though). Will call the restaurant to increase the booking size. Looks like we'll book out the whole place.

    Will post about the menu/food options later in the week.

    Thanks!

  • ForTheGreaterGood on 26/10/2023 - 23:43
    +1

    I'm in! Just sent through the $5

  • dust on 27/10/2023 - 10:31
    +2

    Thanks for everyone's interest! The event is now full! (If we get cancellations/if spots open up will post here again.) Please don't send any more deposits! Thanks!

    • BuyNow Think Later on 27/10/2023 - 14:06

      Thanks for organising. For those who sent deposits previously, how to we know our spots are confirmed?

      • dust on 27/10/2023 - 14:14
        +1

        I've got yours.

  • dust on 02/11/2023 - 20:24
    +7

    2/11/2021 update:
    For those who have sent a deposit/secured a spot, we will be pre-ordering our dishes. The following are the dishes you can choose from. I have been informed that they are all peanut free and can be made vegetarian. Please PM me your order by end of Monday 6 November 2023. I'll send them our order the day after. Thanks!

    No. Menu Description
    1 Chicken curry laksa Fine vermicelli and yellow noodles with slices of chicken, fishcake, bean sprouts and bean curd in a piquant coconut curry soup
    2 Penang fried kway teow Stir fried flat rice noodles with fresh prawns, fishcake, Chinese sausage, egg and bean sprouts
    3 Har Mee Noodles in spicy prawn stock soup served with prawns, pork, fishcake and egg
    4 Nasi Goreng Traditional Malay-style fried rice with prawns, chicken, ham, egg & sambal with fried shallots sprinkled on top
  • lonewolf on 06/11/2023 - 11:49

    Hey guys, since i go here often during work lunches anyway, am willing to give up my spot if there are others waiting.

    • inerdi on 06/11/2023 - 22:46

      Hi Lonewolf,

      If it might still be available, could I possibly have your spot?

      • kerfuffle on 07/11/2023 - 04:38

        That's not how it works. If lonewolf wants to give up their spot, it should go to the next person on the waitlist.

        • lonewolf on 07/11/2023 - 08:59

          I would prefer to only give up my spot if it goes to an active participant of ozbargain and not someone who is just here for a free meal.

  • cerealsmok3r on 07/11/2023 - 17:41
    -1

    I just realised, is this the same place that you organised in Chatswood a few years back?

    • kerfuffle on 07/11/2023 - 17:43
      -1

      How is it the same place when one is in Chatswood and one is in Epping?

      • dust on 07/11/2023 - 19:17
        +1

        Hahaha.

      • cerealsmok3r on 07/11/2023 - 19:59
        -1

        its called owning a franchise that shares the same name?

  • dust on 07/11/2023 - 19:44
    +1

    Hi all, still missing the orders for a few participants. Will be calling the restaurant tomorrow to finalise the orders so please PM your orders asap!

    • Clear
    • chocbrownies
    • winston
    • EnemyEagle3
    • laho
    • Resonance
    • chickenlittle
    • neoleo
    • pull the lever
    • kellyke
    • wonderpickle
    • drsnap
    • sigmaspace
    • Aardvark123
    • cerealsmok3r
    • cerealsmok3r on 07/11/2023 - 19:46

      Chicken curry laksa for me pls!

    • pull the lever on 07/11/2023 - 20:45

      Thanks dust!
      Penang fried kway teow is moine

    • laho on 07/11/2023 - 21:32

      Sorry for the delay dust.
      Penang fried kway teow for me!
      Cheers boss

    • Resonance on 09/11/2023 - 11:53

      Sorry for the delay. Chicken Curry Laksa please.

      Thank you.

  • Aardvark123 on 07/11/2023 - 20:58

    Thanks @dust. Nasi Goreng (chicken only) for me.

  • chickenlittIe on 07/11/2023 - 21:42

    Sorry dust, chicken curry laksa please.

  • neoleo on 08/11/2023 - 20:10

    Chicken curry laksa or nasi goreng or any other meal is okay for me. I am not too picky. Sorry, I just read this.

  • lonewolf on 09/11/2023 - 11:27
    +1

    Damn, is 2 chicken laksas in 1 day too much? :) . Only did it once before and i was bloated as …… See you guys there tonight.

    • dust on 09/11/2023 - 16:20

      It's fantastic weather for laksa! (I was worried it would be hot and sunny but the storm that came through this arvo will go great with a laksa.)

  • neoleo on 09/11/2023 - 16:29

    I guess some/several people won't come as it is raining. But I'll come, not even Zeus can stop me :P. See you guys :)

    • I Smell Pennies on 09/11/2023 - 16:53

      I had to leave work under the storm to the train station. Guess I’ll muck around until the event time.

    • Clear on 09/11/2023 - 17:48
      +1

      Already en route. See you there

  • neoleo on 09/11/2023 - 20:53
    +8

    Thank you for the organizer (dust), Ozb, Scotty, and everyone that have come to this event. Someone missed a prize because he went home too early :(

    Photos together from this event :D
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/183237/108113/img20231…

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/183237/108114/img20231…

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/183237/108115/img20231…

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/183237/108116/img20231…

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/183237/108119/img20231…

    Photo with you know who :P
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/183237/108118/img20231…

    Photo with Scotty, thanks for the Ozb Hoodie, better odds than winning jackpot :P
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/183237/108120/img20231…

    Waiting for another photo all together from someone's phone here.

    • kerfuffle on 09/11/2023 - 21:05

      Seems like a lot of people missed out on prizes because they didn't show up or went home early 🥲

    • pull the lever on 09/11/2023 - 21:36

      Thanks for being proactive with the camera haha

      • neoleo on 09/11/2023 - 21:43

        Good memories :) A good way to add more new friends or networking too. Even better if there is Ozb meetup every month for example. It doesn't have to be in a restaurant.

    • JTB10 on 09/11/2023 - 23:20

      Thanks for the photos, and great to meet everyone tonight! Looking forward to meeting people at the Parra event :)

    • neil on 09/11/2023 - 23:42
      +1

      @Clear LOL. Where can I get a JV mask?

      • Clear on 09/11/2023 - 23:52
        +5

        I ordered them from Life Size Cutouts. Uploaded a Jules Verne pic from Google, entered a quantity of 4 and in the notes requested 2 chin and 2 elastic. Arrived in a couple of days express post. SHOPGIFT25 gives 25% off.

        A few took them for the other Sydney meetups.

  • I Smell Pennies on 09/11/2023 - 23:33
    +4

    Thanks dust. It was nice meeting scotty and all the familiar faces again. Finally met Clear and kerfuffle. Was a blast.

    Awesome prizes by Clear and dust from their sponsors.

    Parramatta event next up :)

  • dust on 10/11/2023 - 14:28
    +5

    Thanks everyone who came last night to help celebrate OzBargain's 17th birthday! Thanks Scotty for sponsoring the dinner and for providing shirts and hoodies too! And thanks to Clear and Creative Labs for sponsoring some tech prizes too! For anyone who missed out on a flyer from Creative Labs, please see a copy of it here.

    Here are some photos from the night:
    Group shot 1
    Group shot 2
    Prizes time

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