About us
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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ROSEMEAD: SHUTTERING - Last Northern Chinese Dumplings Lunch at JTYH Restaurant
JTYH Restaurant, 9425 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, 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.
JTYH has been at their current location in Rosemead since 2009 and was once written up by Jonathan Gold for the LA Times. One of my favorite dishes here is the hand pulled "cat ears" noodle dish (think Chinese style orrechiette pasta), an item not found at many Northern Chinese restaurants in the LA/OC areas.
Unfortunately, as with many other restaurants these last 2 years due to inflation and costs of goods, the owner of JTYH announced that they will be shuttering for good after dinner service on June 30, 2026. So, we will make one last visit to the restaurant and enjoy the variety of dumplings and noodle dishes they offer.
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jtyh-restaurant-rosemead-2?osq=jtyh
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• We will meet by the main entrance shortly before 11:00 am.
• Brunch 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 $80 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 in the small strip mall where it is located. Street Parking is also available. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.
8 attendees
SAN GABRIEL: Family-Style Beijing Duck Dinner at Jin Duck House 金鼎轩
Jin Duck House 金鼎轩, 1039 East Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel, 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.
Our beloved Happy Duck House in Rowland Heights closed last October. This month, they reopened as Jin Duck House in the former space of the once-popular Tasty Duck. They still offer their 10-course combo dinner, but now for a higher price.
We will indulge in the $588.95 Combo Dinner, which includes:
- Beijing Roasted Duck
- Appetizer Combo Platter
- Ginseng with Chicken Soup
- Braised Sea Cucumber
- House Special Lobster (black peppered) with noodles
- Steamed Black Cod
- Filet Mignon Cubes with Black Pepper Sauce
- Sticky Rice with BBQ Eel
- Jelly Fish Head with XO Sauce
- Stir-Fried Wood Ear Mushrooms with Mountain Yam
- Sweet Rice Balls with Rice Wine Sauce
We will have a 2nd duck ($89.95) to make sure everyone gets their fill.
Yelp Page: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jin-duck-house-san-gabriel-2?osq=jin+duck+house
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• We will meet by the main entrance shortly before our 5:30 pm reservation. Please don't be late.
• Dinner here is expected to be around $85-90 or more for food, any drinks you may order, tax, and at least 20% gratuity. Please bring sufficient 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 own beverages. Please note that flexibility is an important part of family-style dining, and if you want to take a chance on attending, you have to be amenable to what the group/AO orders. You don't have to eat everything 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, 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: Ample parking in the shopping plaza where they are located.
20 attendees
TEMPLE CITY: Spicy Sichuanese Dinner at Delicious Chengdu
Delicious Chengdu, 9679 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, 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 loved the food so much the last time, that we’re going back for more! Must be able to handle medium spicy level as we will not be ordering anything mild.
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/delicious-chengdu-temple-city-8?osq=Sichuan+Restaurant
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• We will meet inside of the restaurant shortly before 5:30 pm. Please don't be late.
• The meal here is expected to be around $40.00 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.
10 attendees
Past events
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