What we’re about
Food. Friendships. Connection.
Welcome to NYC Ethnic Dining, where foodies unite to explore the diverse and vibrant ethnic food scene of the 5 boroughs of New York City ... and beyond.
Whether you’re craving authentic dim sum from Chinatown, spicy tacos from Mexico, decadent pastries from France, all you can eat Korean BBQ, flavorful Indian curries, or mouthwatering Italian pasta, we’ll take your taste buds on a global adventure with mouth-watering meetups at upscale Michelin-starred restaurants or hidden hole-in-the-wall gems, and everything in between right here in the 5 boroughs of NYC and on occasions beyond in New Jersey and Long Island.
So whether you're a curious foodie, a seasoned diner, or simply have a passion for sharing a scrumptious meal with new friends, then don’t be shy in joining us for delicious meals, fun conversations, and unforgettable dining experiences in the melting pot of New York City! Come hungry, leave happy!
Bon appétit!
Buen provecho
Buon appetito
请慢用 (Qǐng màn yòng)
Guten appetit
いただきます (Itadakimasu)
Upcoming events
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Indian Dinner in Jackson Heights
Location not specified yetLet's have Indian dinner in Jackson Heights. Angel Indian is arguably one of the best Indian restaurants in NYC.
Infatuation Review: This tiny, tightly packed Indian spot on 37th Ave. is the toughest restaurant in Jackson Heights, and worth every bit of the effort. They do a range of dishes well, whether that’s housemade paneer, yeasty bhaturas, or Indo-Chinese appetizers. The pièce de résistance though is the goat dum biryani. Order it, and your server will cut open the bread balloon on top, revealing layers of onions, herbs, rice, and goat under plumes of smoke. We like to come with a group and you should too.
Menu: https://angelindianny.com/
We'll dine family-style and share the food bill, together with tax and tips. Drinks are separate and are the sole responsibility of the drinkers.The Map on Meetup TOTALLY USELESS!!!!!
Here is the actual address:
75-18 37th Avenue
Jackson Heights2 attendees
Taste the World at the Queens Night Market
Location not specified yetLet's do a foodie crawl at the Queens Night Market, which is celebrating its 10th season. Time Out New York lists the night market as the #1 food festival in the U.S.!
On Saturday nights in Queens, New York, mouthwatering scents from Moldova to Mexico fill the air. Children play, adults mingle . . . and, above all, everyone eats. Welcome to the Queens Night Market, where thousands of visitors have come to feast on amazing international food—from Filipino dinuguan to Haitian diri ak djon djon.
FREE ENTRANCE TO THE MARKET.
NOTEWORTHY: ALL FOODS ARE SOLD AT NO MORE THAN $6.00! PLEASE NOTE VENDORS ARE CASH ONLY!
GETTING THERE: The market is located only four blocks from the 111th Street station on the 7-train. We'll meet here at 4pm and walk over to the market together.
- NOTE: Due to extremely limited available parking in the area, all visitors are encouraged to leave their cars at home and commute, bike, or walk to the Queens Night Market.
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable, etc. etc.
6 attendees- $2.00
Alphabet Dining: A is for AUSTRALIA
Isla & Co, 25 W 38th Street,, New York, NY, USIt's been said that in New York City you can try the cuisine of every country in the world from A to Z. Is that really true? Let's find out for ourselves.
Starting our Alphabet Dining series ... first up: A is for AUSTRALIA … kangaroo skewers anyone? 😆
About the Restaurant: https://www.isla-co.com/midtown
At Isla & Co, you can enjoy a small slice of Australia without the 20-hour flight.CLICK HERE TO PERUSE MENU
We'll dine family-style and share the food bill, together with tax and tips. Drinks are separate and are the sole responsibility of the drinkers.MEETUP FEE: a $2.00 Meetup fee per person will be added to the final bill to help offset the cost of keeping this group going.
2 attendees - $2.00
Alphabet Dining: B is for BOSNIA
DJERDAN Burek, 34-04 A 31st Ave, Astoria, NY, USAs we continue our culinary journey to ascertain if NYC does indeed have cuisines from all over the world ... from A to Z!
For this Meetup: Come join us in Astoria, Queens for a taste of BOSNIA.
ABOUT DJERDAN BUREK: Serious Eats review: Pljeskavica (PLYESS-ka-vee-tsa) is a Bosnian sandwich of ground beef and lamb molded into a thin, oversized disc and cooked on a grill, then stuffed in a slightly stiff, mildly flavored bun. That method means it's compared to a burger almost every time it's mentioned in American press, even if the analogy isn't entirely apt. When you look at a pljeskavica's cross-section you can see that the meat takes on a bouncy, sausage-like texture more than one of a loosely packed burger. But enough nitpicking: the experience of eating one is much like eating a burger—that is, one of hapless, meaty joy. You can find these record-sized wheels of beef at Balkan grill joints and restaurants around the city, from Ukus to Kafana to Bosna Express, but at Astoria's Djerdan, they go the extra mile.
CLICK HERE FOR MENU
We dine family-style and share the food bill, together with tax and tip. Drinks are separate and are the sole responsibility of the drinkers.PLEASE NOTE RESTAURANT DOES NOT TAKE RESERVATION.
MEETUP FEE: a $2.00 Meetup fee per person will be added to the final bill to help offset the cost of keeping this group going.
2 attendees
