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
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Simpang Asia Indonesian Fusion MalaySingIndianChina NO Deposit Venice
Simpang Asia Venice NOT West LA, 705 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USCome dine on Exotic Indonesian fusion cuisine.
Meet old foodie friends and make new ones.
A small, family & women-owned restaurant. We have been going in large groups at least 5 times over the past 6 years. This Venice location has a better chef and better food than their National Blvd WLA location.
NO DEPOSIT NEEDED BUT PLEASE BE SERIOUS. Late cancel & no show = strike, 2 strikes & U are suspended. New members and those with a +1 who no show or late cancel will be suspended/put on parole for 3 to 6 months at the discretion of the event organizer.
Lincoln Blvd is PCH & the restaurant is really close to the 10, 405, 105.
www.simpangasia.com for the MENU
Simpang Asia is primarily Indonesian with fusion incorporating:
Malaysian,
Singaporean,
Indian, and
Chinese influences.
Halal.The menu is exciting!
NOT suggested if you have vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, or other food restrictions. Sorry.
We are dining FAMILY STYLE
meaning we will share all the food no matter how little or how much you eat. But you should be mindful that each dish is small with portions for everybody so don't take more than your share please. It is awkward when I have to call people on this faux pas.DISHES INCLUDE:
gado-gado salad w peanut dressing etc A Signature dish!
laksa seafood noodle soup (shrimp,squid,fish ball,tofu etc)
satay (commonplace Asian dish but I will reluctantly order it)
oxtail soup
fish: branzino
seafood garlic noodles (shrimp,calamari,fish ball)
chicken curry
tumeric chicken
coconut beef steak
MANY noodle & rice dishes
Halal meatwww.simpangasia.com to see the full menu
Estimated cost $45
To be on the safe side, please bring at least $60 in cash.
It is better to have too much than too little to be on the safe side.
Maya has gone up in her prices in the past 6 years, especially after Covid. We dined outside during Covid here.Extra for beverages.
Small bills to make settling the bill easiest. No more than one $20/larger bill please.
NO credit cards, NO separate checks. No paypal nor venmo nor zelle with Daniel to settle the bill.
You must be VACCINATED.If you must cancel, at least 48 hours notice is requested so foodies on the wait list can make arrangements. 72 hours is better.
I am cross posting this with LA Asian Foodies & Ethnic Dining For Single Foodies and LA Foodies.
Considered to be the best Indonesian on the Westside and one of the best in LA County and SoCal for a delicious reason.
Diners actually choose to come to Simpang Asia from ALL over Southern California!
Come dine with us!
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