
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
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COSTA MESA: Soup Dumplings (XLBs) Lunch at Paradise Dynasty
Paradise Dynasty (South Coast Plaza), 1 Bloomingdale's, Costa Mesa, CA, USIMPORTANT 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.
For me, it's Din Tai Fung, but better.
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/paradise-dynasty-costa-mesa?osq=paradise+dynasty
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.
• Lunch here is expected to be around $45 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 are preferred) to cover 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 own beverages. Please note that flexibility is an essential part of family-style dining, and if you wish to attend, you must be open to the group/AO's ordering choices. 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. Additionally, if you have any dietary restrictions or ingredients you prefer not to consume, you may want to consider skipping 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 within the plaza is available. Street parking is available. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.6 attendees
MONTEREY PARK: Hunanese & Sichuanese Dinner at the Xiang Yu Chinese Kitchen
Xiang Yu Chinese Kitchen, 550 West Garvey Avenue, Monterey Park, CA, USIMPORTANT 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.
New restaurant in its soft-opening in Monterey Park. Let's give them a try. Please do not sign up if you are unable to eat spicy foods.
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IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• Please arrive early to find parking. We will meet by the entrance at 5:30 pm. Please don't be late, as they will not seat us until the entire party has arrived.
• The meal here is expected to be around $45 or more, depending on how much food we order, any drinks you may order, tax, and at least 20% gratuity. Please bring at least $750 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 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. 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: It appears that street parking is the only option. I will inquire with the restaurant to be sure. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.8 attendees
SAN GABRIEL: Vietnamese Sea Snails, Seafood & Hot Pot Dinner at Oc A Chay
Oc A Chay, 120 North San Gabriel Boulevard, Suites C & D, San Gabriel, CA, USIMPORTANT 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.
We have been huge fans of Garden Grove's Oc & Lau for years now, dining there at least 3 to 4 times a year. There's nothing like them in the SGV until now. Let's check out Oc A Chay in the mini-mall located at the northeastern corner of San Gabriel and Las Tunas. Since they no longer accept reservations on weekends and parking here sucks, I am hosting an early dinner.
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E1%BB%91c-a-ch%E1%BA%A3y-san-gabriel-3?osq=Oc+A+Chay
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• Please arrive early to find parking. We will meet by the entrance at 4:45 pm. Please don't be late, as they will not seat us until the entire party has arrived.
• The meal here is expected to be around $75 or more, depending on how much food we order, any drinks you may order, tax, and at least 20% gratuity. Please bring at least $120 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 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. 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: Free parking in the mini-mall where they are located, or street parking. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.114 attendees
Past events
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