[NSW] OzBargain 18th Birthday - Chatswood Meetup at Ippudo Friday 1 November 1:30PM

Come and celebrate OzBargain's 18th birthday at Ippudo Chatswood on Friday 1 November 1.30-3.00pm. Ippudo is at the Interchange above Chatswood train station.

Even though the budget is $45pp, in the spirit of OzBargain, a number of ramens are $10 (with $2 for extra noodles) on the first of the month, and I encourage you to keep costs reasonable for Scotty.

In the past, the celebrations have started at the opening time of 12pm. However, since Ippudo dropped their 1st of the month ramen special price from $15 to $10, there is a long queue that starts at around 11.30am. According to the manager the least busy period is around 1.30-3.00pm, and so I have chosen this time for the meet up.

We can grab the big middle table for OzBargainers and there are also tables on the periphery.

Please comment on the suitability of location, date and time for you.

PS: Discussions and pics from last's year's 17th Birthday Meetup; also at Ippudo Chatswood, 13th Birthday Meetup, 12th Birthday Meetup and 11th Birthday Meetup.


Update 31/10/24 12.30: I just confirmed with the store manager and we're all good to go for tomorrow's birthday meetup. I'll see everyone at around 1.30pm. The staff will take orders for a ramen each and we will order additional sides to share. Just remember that's Scotty's budget of $45pp is the upper limit and not something to aim for. The staff will direct stragglers to me and I can pay for your meal when you arrive.

Comments

  • +2

    Since we have $45, wouldnโ€™t it make more sense to go on a day thatโ€™s not on special so less crowds ?

    • +11

      Since we have $45

      Yes, but:

      1. That's not in the spirit of OzBargain.

      2. When someone shouts me to a meal, I try not to take advantage of it/"maximise" it.

      • Smart thinking to organise this on the first of the month for the Ippudo special ๐Ÿ‘

  • +2

    Im already attending other events but if I go here can I eat 4 ramen bowls as I am a competitive eater? Lol ๐Ÿ˜†

    • +2

      This could be the first event, where one could attend without registering and still hangout with other OzB'rs, without feeling like paying the full price for a meal ๐Ÿ˜

      • +1

        Indeed. Thinking paying my own way at the same time and will register to attend others.

        • Thinking of doing the same, this is a really smart idea. True OZB spirit!

    • I had 2 bowls previously. I don't mind to compete with you ๐Ÿ˜‹ or maybe eat other meals too, not only ramen.

      • +1

        Yeah let's do it!

        • Sorry, I can't go there. So, I have cancelled my registration previously.

    • just go anyways and show them how its done lol. still cheaper out of pocket too

  • im down put me down

  • Thanks @ihbh for organising again!

  • +3

    Would love to come to a Chatswood event after hours, not at lunch.

  • +8

    Update 31/10/24 12.30: I just confirmed with the store manager and we're all good to go for tomorrow's birthday meetup. I'll see everyone at around 1.30pm. The staff will take orders for a ramen each and we will order additional sides to share. Just remember that's Scotty's budget of $45pp is the upper limit and not something to aim for. The staff will direct stragglers to me and I can pay for your meal when you arrive.

    • Thank you for organising, appreciate it very much ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ’™

  • +1

    Today is the day, how exciting…. I have to dig out my t-shirt. I have not registered but plan to turn up and look conspicuous and pay my own way.

    • I might have to do the same thing ๐Ÿ˜

  • I should be there about 1:45pm

  • +2

    Short queue at 1pm and clearing.

    I'm wearing dark blue shirt & almond trousers.

  • +1
  • +3

    Thanks for organising @ihbh

  • +3

    Thanks for organising @ihbh Had a blast :)

  • +2

    Thanks for organising @ihbh and @scotty for funding.

  • +2

    Thanks @scotty and @ihbh. Had a great time!

  • +2

    Big thumbs-up to @scotty and @ihbh … thanks folks !

  • +2

    It was so yummy ๐Ÿ˜‹
    Hope we werenโ€™t too greedy!
    Thanks for organizing @ihbh and @scotty๐Ÿ‘

    • +10

      I have some suspicion that this is probably going to be one of the cheapest per-user meetups this year.

  • +2

    Thank you for organising @ihbh and thank you for the meal @scotty!

  • Big FOMO as I couldn't make it this year due to work.
    Maybe another Chatswood dinner next year like the Thai Naan back in 2023?

    • 2023's Chatswood event was lunch as well at the same venue.
      2022's Chatswood event was the dinner one you are referring too.

    • +1

      Maybe you could come to another event in Hyde Park here on Sunday:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/871921

  • Thanks @ihbh for organising.
    It was nice to meet you all!

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