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Dinner Meetups in Hong Kong - Dinner with Strangers
**Please make your reservation on [dayofus.com.](http://dayofus.com./) This is a paid event. The price is HK$88 per reservation.**
DayOfUs brings strangers together for unforgettable dinners. Every week, we curate group dining experiences at great local restaurants — you + five new faces. No awkward planning, no group chats that go nowhere — just good food, good vibes, and conversations that matter.
### **Here’s how it works:**
1. **Take our quick quiz** in the DayOfUs app to share your preferences.
2. **We match you** with a group of like-minded people.
3. **We book the restaurant** — you simply show up and enjoy.
4. **You leave with new friends** (and maybe a new favorite restaurant).
✨ **Not a dating app** – we’re all about human connection and building friendships.
### **Why Join Us?**
* **Effortless** – We handle all the planning.
* **Fresh every week** – New people, new restaurants.
* **Personality-based matching** – Not just random pairings.
* **Local & traveler friendly** – Whether you’re new in town or just looking to meet more people.
**📅 This listing is for awareness only — bookings are made through our app or website.**
✅ **Join today and get 10% off your first dinner** with code: **MEETUP10**
**Download the Day of Us app**: [App Store Link](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bapps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D%5D(apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D)(%5Bhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)) "\[\[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)")💻 **Or sign up on our website**: [dayofus.com](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bwww.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D%5D(www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D)(%5Bhttps://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D(https://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)) "\[\[https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)")
Your registration does not include your individual food and drink purchases. You will pay for your own order.
**Note: The RSVPs here on meetup.com does not reflect actual attendance. Guests will book directly on dayofus.com**
## **FAQ**
**Do I pay here on Meetup?** No — we don’t take bookings here. Please sign up through our app or website to join a dinner.
**Is this a dating event?** Nope! Our focus is on genuine friendships and expanding your social circle.
**Do I need to come every week?** Not at all. You join whenever you’re free and feel like meeting new people.
**Refund Policy** Refunds are available when you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled dinner (handled through the app).
Dai Pai Dong Feast
* **Date & Time**: Friday, March 13, 2025 – Meet at 7:30 PM
* **Venue:** a hidden gem Dai Pai Dong located in Shek Kei Mei. Location will be shared after payment
* **Cost**: $60 for admission fee
excluding cost for food : around HK$150-200 per person for food (at cost, pay as you eat)
* *\- PAYMENT* : Please provide the payment slip by FPS to 55073213 or Payme to secure your place. Payme :
[https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam](https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam)
* **Group Size**: 2tables *15people
Calling all food adventurers! Whether you're a local craving that authentic wok hei, an expat hunting for off-the-beaten-path bites, or a wide-eyed foreigner ready to unlock Hong Kong's street-food soul—don't miss this spontaneous gathering at a buzzing cooked food centre. Think sizzling seafood, steamy claypot rice, and Cantonese classics cooked fresh by pros who've mastered the art for generations.
Meetup at Central HK (Weekly)
Meetup New Friends at Central HK (Free Entry)
Time: Friday night usually \~7:30pm to 10pm (Weekly)
Location: Central Market G/F (Center area), Central Hong Kong.
香港中環與新朋友見面 (Free Entry)
時間:週五晚上(通常) \~7:30pm 至 10pm(每週)
地點:香港中環中環街市地下(中心區)
Hong Kong: #1 Pub Crawl with ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK beverages!
*Follow us on Instagram [@hongkongpubcrawl](https://www.instagram.com/hongkongpubcrawl/) or reserve your spot at our [website](https://www.hongkongpubcrawl.com/lkf-crawl)! HKD 250 for Thursdays, HKD 350 for Friday & Saturday, for booking online and walk in participants.*
Party with us and discover Hong Kong’s best nightlife spots in the legendary Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) Bar District as you meet other thirsty travellers, locals, and ex-pats, all the while enjoying our unbeatable drink deals. Happening since 2010.
WHAT YOU GET
* One free shooter at all bars
* FREE ALL YOU CAN DRINK DEAL
* Party with a team of experienced crawlers
* Enjoy FREE VIP entry to the city's hottest clubs (typically priced at $300HKD and up)
* Professional photographer privileges to document all the memories you won't remember
Crawl Itinerary
* 8:45 pm Dead& Dive Bar and Welcome Speech
* 9:00 pm Head to the first bar
* 10:00 pm - 12:00 am Additional off-the-beaten-track bars
* 12:00 am Clubbing at final nightclub destination
The night builds up and ends (and for some, just begins...) at our final nightclub, at around 12:00am. The nightclub is not an experience to be missed. Our drink deals don't apply at the nightclub, so remember to take advantage of them before! Free entry to the nightclub is included in your ticket, but you MUST have valid photo identification for entry. Don't wear flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes.
Central Language Exchange & Social Drinking Night
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**Whatsapp group**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/BinHaE79kQM1wBPY1icm8g](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BinHaE79kQM1wBPY1icm8g)
**We will be at Oasis on G/F, nearby the tea house. As we’ll need to find the table available, you may join the whatsapp group or simply call 91796157 when you are over there**
SEATS ARE LIMITED, you are encouraged to walk around and find your partners! If you need any help, just ask me to introduce you into the right group
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Join us for a fun evening of language exchange and socializing with international friends. Whether you're a local looking to practice a new language or an exchange student wanting to meet new people, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant environment
**Why we host the event in Central Market?**
In 1990, the Central Market building was graded as a Grade III historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board.
After multiple rounds of study and consultation, the revitalization project for the Central Market building began in October 2017. Upon completion, a portion of the market stalls will be preserved.
the Central Market's historical significance makes it an attractive venue for hosting various types of events that can celebrate Hong Kong's rich heritage and cultural identity. Please grab a dink and enjoy!
**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*Please support and buy some foods or drink in Central market\*\*\*\*\*\*\***
Ex-New Yorkers Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Morning Hike, Vegetarian Dim Sum, Street Food
* **Date & Time**: 15 March, Sunday – Meet at 9:30 AM for the hike; dim sum lunch starts around 12PM
* **Overall duration**: hike and chill: 1.5hours + dim sum: 1.5 hour + street food tasting 0.5 hour = around 3.5 hours
* **Meeting Point & Venue**:
\- Reachable by MTR easily in Hong Kong Island\.
\- a less touristic viewing point with spectacular urban and coastal views
\*Detail will be shared in Whatsapp after RSVP and payment
* **Hike Details**: Easy with steps. Around 30-minute trail to hike to the view point and half an hour to return — gentle paths with unbeatable city and sea vistas. A little bit of natural environment. Suitable for all fitness levels; bring water, sunscreen, and comfy shoes.
* **Cost:** HK$160 including hiking tour + local area exploration + one type of street food
(Excluding vegetarian dimsum lunch \~around HK$150 per person, pay as you eat — family-style sharing)
*\- PAYMENT* : Please provide the payment slip of FPS or Payme to 55073213 to secure your place. Payme : [https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam](https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam)
* **Vibe**: Relaxed and social, blending outdoor fun with culinary delight. Ideal for expats, and locals to connect over nature and food
**Why Join?** Beside the famous Victoria Peak, it is a less touristic viewing point with spectacular urban and coastal views without long trek. Pair it with vegetarian dim sum in restaurant. This combo is the ultimate way to experience the city's blend of nature and culture!
**Hey hikers, foodies, expats, locals, and adventure seekers!** Lace up your shoes for a quick, rewarding morning hike at a mountain near Eastern of HK, followed by a delicious dim sum lunch. This easy trail offers breath-taking panoramic views of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the harbour—all in under 30 minutes of hiking. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a low-effort outing with high rewards. We'll wrap up with steaming baskets of dim sum classics to refuel and chat.
#HongKongHikes #EasyHiking #SpectacularViews #HKEats #DimSumLovers #HongKongOutdoors #ExpatAdventures #LocalExperiences #FoodieHike
**Photo Consent Notice**: By joining, you consent to photos/videos from the event being used for future promotions. If you'd rather opt out, just let me know!
[Ladies Discount] Karen, Winnie Saturday Night BG (Bilingual Event) @NEW VENUE
\*\*\* Please bear in mind tonight's event will be moving to a new venue, just a few blocks away from our usual venue Meeple Tree.
Hi, we will have a board game gathering for expats gamers / English-speaking gamers in Hong Kong! It will be hosted by our lovely and friendly Meetup hosts Karen and Winnie!
Strategy games, party games, hidden identity games, anything, your call! A free style event you are welcome to bring along your own games to break it to the gang!
Sign up, and we will see you soon!
Venue Fees: $100 / Ladies $80 (a complimentary drink is included)
No show: No show will definitely be removed from the group. (Altogether 98 members have been removed from our groups so far due to no show.)
Book Discussion: Empire of Pain: Secret History of Oxycontin
Unlike the usual BYOB format of this group, this is an **assigned reading format.** **You are expected to have read some of the book** to join the discussion :)
I am excited to finally read this book, its an award-winning, one of the most highly rated non fiction books across Goodreads/Amazon and for good reason!
About the book:
# A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whose fortune was built by Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin. From the prize-winning and bestselling author of Say Nothing.
*"A real-life version of the HBO series Succession with a lethal sting in its tail…a masterful work of narrative reportage.*” – Laura Miller, Slate
“*The opioid epidemic has killed nearly half a million Americans over the past two decades. Many of their loved ones, along with public health advocates and experts, believe that one very rich, very famous family has never fully faced the consequences for its role in those deaths. EMPIRE OF PAIN, the explosive new book by journalist Patrick Radden Keefe, is an attempt to change that — to hold the family accountable in a way that nobody has quite done before...*” —Jonathan Cohn, The Washington Post
Note:
* **location subject to change** but we'll keep it around Wan Chai District.
* You **must** buy something at the venue.
* **First timer attendees** are requested to contribute 20HKD to fund the Meetup Group Subscription.
* No-Shows make the host sad (please update your attendance)
Mtg New comer sunday
New comer, let’s learn to play magic: the gathering.
The oldest & most popular TCG, magic: the gathering have over 50k different cards in the pool, fantasy storyline also super fun in gameplay and deckbuilding.
Competitive & casual game style can be fulfilled.
And its free!
Join us in the mtg world!
Please WhatsApp 6704 2789 Zen
Dinner Meetups in Hong Kong - Dinner with Strangers
**Please make your reservation on [dayofus.com.](http://dayofus.com./) This is a paid event. The price is HK$88 per reservation.**
DayOfUs brings strangers together for unforgettable dinners. Every week, we curate group dining experiences at great local restaurants — you + five new faces. No awkward planning, no group chats that go nowhere — just good food, good vibes, and conversations that matter.
### **Here’s how it works:**
1. **Take our quick quiz** in the DayOfUs app to share your preferences.
2. **We match you** with a group of like-minded people.
3. **We book the restaurant** — you simply show up and enjoy.
4. **You leave with new friends** (and maybe a new favorite restaurant).
✨ **Not a dating app** – we’re all about human connection and building friendships.
### **Why Join Us?**
* **Effortless** – We handle all the planning.
* **Fresh every week** – New people, new restaurants.
* **Personality-based matching** – Not just random pairings.
* **Local & traveler friendly** – Whether you’re new in town or just looking to meet more people.
**📅 This listing is for awareness only — bookings are made through our app or website.**
✅ **Join today and get 10% off your first dinner** with code: **MEETUP10**
**Download the Day of Us app**: [App Store Link](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bapps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D%5D(apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D)(%5Bhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)) "\[\[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)")💻 **Or sign up on our website**: [dayofus.com](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bwww.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D%5D(www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D)(%5Bhttps://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D(https://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)) "\[\[https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)")
Your registration does not include your individual food and drink purchases. You will pay for your own order.
**Note: The RSVPs here on meetup.com does not reflect actual attendance. Guests will book directly on dayofus.com**
## **FAQ**
**Do I pay here on Meetup?** No — we don’t take bookings here. Please sign up through our app or website to join a dinner.
**Is this a dating event?** Nope! Our focus is on genuine friendships and expanding your social circle.
**Do I need to come every week?** Not at all. You join whenever you’re free and feel like meeting new people.
**Refund Policy** Refunds are available when you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled dinner (handled through the app).
Hong Kong Chill & Chat Night! 🇭🇰 for locals & travelers
Welcome to Hong Kong Chill & Chat Night! 🇭🇰
Looking to meet new people or simply unwind with interesting conversations?
You’ve found the right group!
[[[Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BpOTOIjOYvh0naQrnO3gIa) ]
We host weekly casual meetups in the heart of Hong Kong — bringing together locals, expats, and travelers from all over the world 🌍
No pressure, no formalities — just fun chats, new friends, and great vibes. Come join us and be part of the global community.
Chit Chat Afternoon - Tea & Coffee Chill at a rooftop terrace
* **Date & Time**: Sunday, 15 March, 2026, 2:30 PM – Chill until 5:30 PM
* **Meeting Point & Venue**: a nice coffee shop with terrace in Jordan (exact details and map shared after payment)
* **Cost**: HK$130 including one cup of tea or coffee
Excluding any snacks or extra drinks at cost
*\- PAYMENT* : Please provide the payment slip $130 FPS or Payme to 55073213 to secure your place. Payme :
https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam
* **Highlights**: Casual tea or coffee options; light chit chat prompts to spark cross-cultural conversations;
* **Vibe**: Easy-going and welcoming, focused on mingling and making new friends in a laid-back bar atmosphere
* **Why Join?**: In the spirit of our cross-cultural community, this event offers a simple way to connect post-CNY festivities, sharing experiences from hikes, food tastings, or daily HK life—ideal for building lasting friendships.
#HongKongChill #AfternoonTeaHK #CoffeeMeetup #ExpatChitChat #LocalHangout #F2FHANGOUT#CrossCulturalVibes #WeekendChill #CasualConnections
Ex-New Yorkers Events Near You
Connect with your local Ex-New Yorkers community
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 25 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier.
\* Discover new restaurants in your city, together.
\* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder.
This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Pop-up Book Club 2 : The Tenth of December, by George Saunders
Let’s meet and discuss this fun but moving collection of wildly creative short stories.
(Photo credit: TimesNowNews.com)
Celebrate National Chip and Dip Day!
***Okay, call me crazy but you have got to try their chip n dip!*** Club 185 is a true hidden gem in German Village! Seriously, old school, good comfort food and drink. We will try to gather in spaces near the windows. While we'll share Chip n Dip, you'll want to order a sandwich, too.
**Where the Chip Began (1817)**
Potato chips can be traced back to an English chef, William Kitchiner, who includes ‘crisps’ in his bestselling cookbook, “The Cook’s Oracle.”
**Chip and Dip Popularity**
The popularity of chip and dip skyrockets at the end of World War II with new entertainment fads and the introduction of Lipton’s new advertising campaign for their famous French Onion Dip. (Club 185 doesn't openly admit it, but I'm pretty sure that's their dip recipe!)
**[Club 185](http://club185.com/)**—a true neighborhood bar serving since 1954, when it was known as a local 'speak-easy'. Located in German Village, Club 185 features a menu of quality casual comfort food and full bar. From politicians to lawyers, hardhats to hipsters—all find Club 185 the perfect place to tame their hunger and quench their thirst!
**PARKING**: I know, brick street parallel parking can be a pain. Two other choices, metered parking along Livingston heading towards Children's Hospital or across the street in the large church lot (park in spaces farthest away from the church entrance doors, closer to the street).
**PRE-EVENT**: **HAPPY HOUR (3-5pm)**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/), nearby.
Networking Luncheon at North High
Build your network the fun and productive way!
We have had THOUSANDS of amazing connections created at our luncheons over the last 9 years!
Join us at the brand new North High Brewing, in Downtown Dublin, every 3rd Monday from 11:30am-1pm!
The address is: 56 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017
There is plenty of free parking across the street in the Library Parking lot!
All are welcome, and there is no charge for the event.
Just purchase your own lunch!
Whether you are a new networker, or a seasoned networker, you'll feel welcome from the time you arrive, and leave energized with all of your new connections!
Arrive at 11:30am to enjoy some open networking in a very cool location!
At 11:45am, everyone will be seated, order their own meals, and get to know their new table-mates!
Beginning at noon, we provide the opportunity for all participants to be introduced and welcomed to the group.
Having a good conversation and want to stay longer?
No problem, we have a private room, so stay as long as you like.
We do have a limited amount of space, so RSVP right away and please honor your RSVP! I will keep an eye out and close off the event once we reach capacity.
See you at lunch!
By attending an event with the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, and/or Chris Borja, you are granting permission to the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, to have unlimited right, without charge, to use your likeness in photos, videos, recordings and in all media now known or hereafter created to be used and distributed in perpetuity for promotional and publicity purposes. By attending an event you agree to release the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, their staff, board of directors, members and their partners from any liability.
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."








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