
What we’re about
We are one of the largest foodie group with special emphasis on all Asian cuisines with about 3,000 members. Meet other local foodies at many dining events who wish to share Asian food and explore new Asian restaurants around town. You don't need to be Asian to join, but you do need to love dining on Asian food! We will explore both high end gourmet as well as highly recommended local dives in search of great places to eat and meet like-minded people.
Asian cuisines we will dine on include: Chinese, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indonesian, Burmese, Nepalese, Filipino, Korean, Malaysian, Lao, Mongolian, Taiwanese, Pakistani, Turkish, Cambodian, and others.
The emphasis will be on quality food with a pleasant ambiance. Meetups will be scheduled in the San Gabriel Valley, West Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, the South Bay, Long Beach, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Downtown LA, Little Tokyo, Mid-Wilshire, and Orange County.
A real photo of yourself is requested for membership.
Attendance Policy: If you cancel with less than 48-72 hours, at the discretion of the event host or organizer, you will receive a strike,. If you no show, you will receive a strike. 2 strikes and you are suspended.
Our easy to remember URL is [https://www.meetup.com/Asian-Foodies/](http://www.AsianFoodies.info)
Our sister group is L.A. Foodies @ www.meetup.com/foodies/ with 8000 members.
Disclaimer:
L.A. Asian Foodies group assumes absolutely no liabilities due to the use of information or participating in activities found on this group or site. By being a member or participant, you agree to release all liabilities of the organizers and hosts.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- #10 Yelp Top 100 USA Restaurant Middle Eastern In Little ArabiaSababa Falafel Shop #10 Yelp Top 100 USA Restaurants, Garden Grove, CA
Sababa is Hebrew slang meaning "great" or "cool."
Derived from Arabic.Instagram: @sababafalafelshop
Yelp 4.8 stars w 1313 reviews
www.yelp.com/biz/sababa-falafel-shop-garden-groveGoogle 4.7 stars w 1359 reviews
Youtube: please search or google it. sincerely, Mr. Low Tech LOL
LA Times raved about Sababa
Reviewed in the Infatuation
Pita Sandwiches include:
Ribeye
Chicken
Falafel perfectly fried golden color, not brown from old oil, not overcooked like most falafel are. Free falafel sample.All beef and chicken is Halal
Vegetarian friendlyPita sandwiches can be CUSTOMIZED with about 10 or 12 DIFFERENT toppings.
Bowls: choice of protein: ribeye or chicken or falafel with free choice of 10 or 12 toppings
Dipping bowls:
babaganoush
foul
hummus
hummus w ribeye
fattehSalads include chopped cucumber & tomato
Located on Brookhurst Street, the main drag in Little Arabia, a few blocks from Anaheim. Actually in Garden Grove.
You can pay with a credit card.
Some of us may dine family style, splitting sandwiches and salads in half to sample more. The portions are very large.
Please bring cash if you wish to share and sample more goodies.After, if we still have room, we can drive 5 minutes down Brookhurst to 1 of several Middle Eastern bakeries for dessert and yummy bread.
Yemeni coffee is considered by some as the best coffee in the world. Almost impossible to find.
There is a Yemeni coffee shop in Little Arabia that has amazing, authentic, upscale Middle Eastern coffee, tea and pastries. This is in the heart of Little Arabia. Wonderful!Little Arabia is on Brookhurst St in Anaheim, Orange County.
Little Arabia District website:
https://www.littlearabiadistrict.com/PBS SoCal Exploring Anaheim's Little Arabia:
https://www.pbssocal.org/history-society/exploring-anaheims-little-arabiaNO deposit
No event fee
NO monthly dues
NO annual duesCARPOOLING IS SUGGESTED
Come experience Little Arabia in Anaheim for fresh, delicious, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine!
Probably better than what you find in LA County. Maybe the Best in Southern California.