What we’re about
Let's Eat the World! While our prime focus will be Chinese restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley (from the 710 Freeway to the West, the 60 Freeway to the South, 210 Freeway to the North, and the 57 Freeway to the East), we will venture all over the LA and OC counties as well as parts beyond. We will also explore global cuisines from Japanese to Sri Lankan to Nigerian to French and more.
Be prepared to share the dishes family-style, as most events will be designated as family-style dining. However, there will be occasions where each individual will order their entree/main dish. Be sure to bring cash, as many hole-in-the-wall places do not accept credit cards.
REMEMBER, FOR EVERY EVENT YOU SIGN UP PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES:
1. If you need to cancel your RSVP, please do so 48 hours before the start time of the event.
2. New members of the group who No-Show at their first event will be banned from the group.
3. If you are on the Wait List, then it is YOUR responsibility to monitor your status on the Wait List and update your RSVP accordingly. If you didn't get an email or notification from the MeetUp app about being moved from the Wait List to the Going List, then you need to modify your account settings to receive these notifications.
4. Please provide the organizer with your contact number at the time of signing, so that the organizer will have your number in the event the organizer needs to contact you about the event. If you don't, then your RSVP will be canceled.
5. For events designated as Family-Style Dining: Dining for this event has been designated as Family-Style. The food bill will be split evenly between all attendees. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their beverages. Please note that flexibility is an important part of family-style dining, and if you want to take a chance to attend, you have to be amenable to what the group/AO will order. You don't have to eat everything that is ordered, but everyone pays equally, whether you eat everything or not. Most of the dishes we order will be at least moderately spicy. If this definition of Family-Style Dining doesn't feel comfortable, this may not be the right type of event for you. In addition, if you have ANY dietary restrictions or ingredients you do not wish to consume, then you may want to skip this event. Ordering dishes modified to fit someone's dietary needs or personal tastes will alter the true flavors of those dishes for the rest of the group.
6. During family-style dining events, please use communal utensils for all dishes being shared at the table. Please take a small portion for yourself first. Once everyone at the tables has received their portion of a dish, you may help yourself to seconds if there is any left.
7. To help cover the $360.00 organzier fee charged to me by MeetUp to maintain this group, a $1.00 fee will be added to the total you owe for your meal/participation at each event you attend.
If you cannot agree with these rules, please do not attend.
南加州華人區的中國菜算是美國最好吃的。我們吃貨在各地（羅蘭崗、蒙特利公園市、等等）要找最好吃的餐廳，來聚一聚試試不同的菜。一兩個人吃中國菜多無聊----歡迎大家一起來欣賞。別忘記帶現金。G國籍、民族不限。
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SAN GABRIEL: Dim Sum Brunch at Five Star Seafood Restaurant at the Hilton HotelHilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel, San Gabriel, CA
IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO TOO MANY LAST-MINUTE RSVP CANCELLATIONS RECENTLY, ANYONE WHO CANCELS WITH LESS THAN 48-HOUR NOTICE, NO SHOWS, OR ARRIVES MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE WILL BE PLACED ON A 2-MONTH PROBATION AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS DURING THAT PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
Made the mistake of organizing this on Father's Day last year, and it was crowded as hell. So, let's go back, as they have plenty of dishes that are not traditionally found at other dim sum restaurants.
They just moved into their new location, inside the Hilton Hotel. I will call the hotel to get the specifics with the exact location inside the hotel, as well as parking information.
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/five-star-seafood-restaurant-san-gabriel-2?sort_by=date_desc
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• We will meet by the main entrance shortly before 10:00 am. Please don't be late, or they won't seat us until our entire party is present.
• Brunch here is expected to be around $35 or more, depending on how much food we order, any drinks you may order, tax, and at least 20% gratuity. Please bring at least $60 in cash (small denominations preferred) to pay for your share of the meal. However, if necessary, I can accept payments via Zelle, Venmo (@lafoodiepanda), or PayPal.
• Family-Style Dining: Dining for this event has been designated as Family-Style. The food bill will be split evenly among all attendees. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their beverages. Please note that flexibility is an important part of family-style dining, and if you want to take a chance to attend, you have to be amenable to what the group/AO will order. You don't have to eat everything that is ordered, but everyone pays equally, whether you eat everything or not. Most of the dishes we order will be at least moderately spicy. If this definition of Family-Style Dining doesn't feel comfortable, this may not be the right type of event for you. In addition, if you have ANY dietary restrictions or ingredients you do not wish to consume, then you may want to skip this event. Ordering dishes modified to fit someone's dietary needs or personal tastes will alter the true flavors of those dishes for the rest of the group.
• PARKING INFO: Parking TBD. Street Parking is also available. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.
- PASADENA: Lunch Specials at Colette for Modern CantoneseCollette, Pasadena, CA
IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO TOO MANY LAST-MINUTE RSVP CANCELLATIONS RECENTLY: ANYONE WHO CANCELS WITH LESS THAN 72-HOUR NOTICE, NO SHOWS, OR ARRIVES MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE WILL BE PLACED ON A 2-MONTH PROBATION AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS DURING THAT PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
A former chef of Embassy Kitchen opened Collette a couple of years ago serving dim sum and his version of some popular Cantonese dishes. Like many other restaurants, they are looking for ways to stimulate more business. They introduced $9.99 lunch specials that were only available until 2:30 pm from Mondays through Thursdays. Recently, they've extended the lunch special offerings to include all weekend days, except for holidays. There are only 7 dishes offered, so let's try them out and include one or two dishes off their regular menu, such as the signature Deep Fried Boneless Stuffed Chicken, pictured at the very top?
Website Menu: https://www.colettepasadena.com/menu
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/colette-pasadena-2
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• We will meet in front of the restaurant shortly before 11:00 am. Please don't be late.
• The meal here is expected to be around $28.00 or more, depending on how much food we order, any drinks you may order, $1 MeetUp Fee (waived to those who paid their membership renewal fee since July 2024), tax, and at least 20% gratuity. Please bring at least $60 in cash (small denominations preferred) to pay for your share of the meal. However, if necessary, I can accept payments via Zelle (which, unlike PayPal or Venmo, does not charge a service fee).
• Family-Style Dining: Dining for this event has been designated as Family-Style. The food bill will be split evenly among all attendees. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their beverages. Please note that flexibility is an important part of family-style dining, and if you want to attend, you must be amenable to what the group/AO will order. You don't have to eat everything that is requested, but everyone pays equally, whether you eat everything or not. If this definition of Family-Style Dining doesn't feel comfortable, this may not be the right type of event for you. In addition, if you have ANY dietary restrictions or ingredients you do not wish to consume, then you may want to skip this event. Ordering dishes modified to fit someone's dietary needs or personal tastes will alter the true flavors of those dishes for the rest of the group.
• PARKING INFO: Parking is available in the lot where the restaurant is located.
- TEMPLE CITY: Spicy Sichuanese Dinner at Delicious ChengduDelicious Chengdu, Temple City, CA
IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO TOO MANY LAST-MINUTE RSVP CANCELLATIONS RECENTLY, ANYONE WHO CANCELS WITH LESS THAN 72-HOUR NOTICE, NO SHOWS, OR ARRIVES MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE WILL BE PLACED ON A 2-MONTH PROBATION AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS DURING THAT PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
A few years ago, one of the owners of Delicious Chengdu sent me a message via MeetUp, inviting our group to try their food (they had recently opened at that time). However, the dinner left much to be desired as the owners assumed that because we were a mixed group of diners, and not all Northern Chinese, we would not be able to handle the spiciness of Sichuanese food. So, they decided to serve all of our dishes with little to no spiciness. Big mistake. We finished the dinner, thinking that this had to be some of the weakest Sichuanese food we had ever had. The owners apologized for the faux pas, and I mentioned that we would return for another visit soon to try their food when it's prepared the it was meant to be.
Well, that was about 4 years ago. I think it's time to go back and hope for better food.
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/delicious-chengdu-temple-city-8?osq=Sichuan+Restaurant
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• We will meet in front of the restaurant shortly before 5:30 pm. Please don't be late.
• The meal here is expected to be around $38.00 or more, depending on how much food we order, any drinks you may order, $1 MeetUp Fee (waived to those who paid their membership renewal fee since July 2024), tax, and at least 20% gratuity. Please bring at least $80 in cash (small denominations preferred) to pay for your share of the meal. However, if necessary, I can accept payments via Zelle (which, unlike PayPal or Venmo, does not charge a service fee).
• Family-Style Dining: Dining for this event has been designated as Family-Style. The food bill will be split evenly among all attendees. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their beverages. Please note that flexibility is an important part of family-style dining, and if you want to attend, you must be amenable to what the group/AO will order. You don't have to eat everything that is requested, but everyone pays equally, whether you eat everything or not. If this definition of Family-Style Dining doesn't feel comfortable, this may not be the right type of event for you. In addition, if you have ANY dietary restrictions or ingredients you do not wish to consume, then you may want to skip this event. Ordering dishes modified to fit someone's dietary needs or personal tastes will alter the true flavors of those dishes for the rest of the group.
• PARKING INFO: There is a parking lot directly behind the restaurant. There is also street parking. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.
- HOLLYWOOD: Dinner at Musso & Frank GrillMusso & Frank Grill, Los Angeles , CA
IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO TOO MANY LAST-MINUTE RSVP CANCELLATIONS RECENTLY, ANYONE WHO CANCELS WITH LESS THAN 72-HOUR NOTICE, NO SHOWS, OR ARRIVES MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE WILL BE PLACED ON A 2-MONTH PROBATION AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS DURING THAT PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
Classic Hollywood steakhouse since 1919 - where I've been wanting to dine at for a while now, especially since the food has improved under the current chefs in the kitchen.. The last time I went was years ago.
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/musso-and-frank-grill-hollywood?osq=Musso+%26+Frank+Grill
EVENT INFORMATION:
• Meet by the entrance to the restaurant shortly before our reservation at 5:00 p.m. Please don't be late in case they won't seat us unless the entire party is present.• Cost per person is expected to be about $100.00 or more, $1 MeetUp Fee (waived to those who paid their membership renewal fee since July 2024), tax, and at least 20% gratuity. Please bring at least $160 in cash (small denominations preferred) to pay for your share of the meal. However, if necessary, I can accept payments via Zelle (use my cell number), Venmo (@lafoodiepanda), or PayPal.
• Valet Parking is available. Entrance to their parking lot behind the restaurant can be accessed through Cherokee Avenue. Street parking is also available. Please read all signs for any parking restrictions.
