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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EAGLE ROCK: 2nd Dinner at Dunsmoor
Dunsmoor, 3501 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, 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.
Chef/Owner Brian Dunsmoor was a hit when he helmed the kitchen at Hatchet Hall in Culver City. Now, he runs quite a highly acclaimed restaurant in Eagle Rock. Hard to get a large-group reservation on weekends; I had to settle for a Monday.
MENU: DINNER MENU
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/dunsmoor-los-angeles?osq=Dunsmoor
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• Please arrive early to find parking. We will meet by the entrance for our 7:15 pm reservation.
• The meal here is expected to be around $100 or more, depending on how much food we order, any drinks you may order, tax, and at least 20% gratuity. Please bring at least $150 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).
• Optional 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 the group/AO's orders. 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: Valet (usually around $14 or street parking. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.
8 attendees
CHINATOWN: DineLA Restaurant Week $78 5-Course Dinner at Firstborn
Firstborn, 978 North Broadway, Los Angeles, 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.
I enjoyed the meal here the last time they participated in DineLA Restaurant Week, so we are going back.
Chef Anthony Wang, who previously worked at Michael Voltaggio’s Ink, Eric Bost’s Auburn, and Jordan Kahn’s Destroyer, opened "Firstborn to serve his interpretation of Chinese American cuisine, inspired by his parents’ history in Beijing, summer trips across China, and his childhood in Georgia and Miami. The name is a nod to Wang being the first person in his family to be born in the U.S." (from EaterLA's March 27, 2025 article)
DineLA Restaurant Week Menu: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/eat-drink/firstborn/dinela
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/firstborn-los-angeles-2
EVENT INFORMATION:
• Please meet us in front of the restaurant shortly before our 7:00 p.m. reservation. Please don't be late, as the restaurant may not seat us until the entire party is present.• Cost per person is expected to be about $105.00 or more, which includes tax and a 20% gratuity, plus the restaurant's 3% surcharge on all tables (to provide additional compensation for the kitchen staff), and any beverage(s) or extra food you may order. Please pay by cash, Zelle, PayPal, or Venmo (use my cell number to find my account, 323-318-0787).
• 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 plan to attend, you must be amenable to the Organizer's ordering. You don't have to eat everything that is ordered, but everyone pays the same amount, 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 is in the Mandarin Plaza where the restaurant is located. Entrance is at the intersection of Broadway and Bernard St. Parking costs no more than $10.00. Street parking is also available. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.
6 attendees
CULVER CITY: SHUTTERING - French Style Dinner at Juliet
Juliet, 8888 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, 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.
Juliet is a French restaurant that uses local ingredients and prepares them with French culinary techniques. After a few years in Culver City, they will shutter in mid-September and relocate their operations to London, UK.
Juliet Dinner Menu: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63bc49cc802a057af995dfc7/t/658e0ab6cbd6c827384e7150/1762028232908/Juliet+Dinner+12_28.docx.pdf
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/juliet-culver-city-2?osq=Juliet
EVENT INFORMATION:
• Please meet us in front of the restaurant shortly before our 5:30 p.m. reservation. Please don't be late, as the restaurant may not seat us until the entire party is present.• Cost per person is expected to be about $100.00 or more, which includes tax and a 20% gratuity, plus the restaurant's 4% surcharge on all tables (to provide additional compensation for the kitchen staff), and any beverage(s) or extra food you may order. Please pay by cash, Zelle, PayPal, or Venmo (use my cell number to find my account, 323-318-0787).
• 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 plan to attend, you must be amenable to the Organizer's ordering. You don't have to eat everything that is ordered, but everyone pays the same amount, 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 is available in the building where they are located. The entrance is off Landmark Street. I will find out how much parking will be available here. Street parking is also available. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.
6 attendees
NAPA VALLEY/SF : The French Laundry Food & Wine Weekend
The French Laundry, 6640 Washington Street, Yountville, CA, USTHIS IS A 3-DAY WEEKEND GETAWAY OF FOOD AND WINE IN THE NAPA VALLEY WITH A WEEKEND ENDING DIM SUM BRUNCH IN SAN FRANCISCO.
The food and wine tasting weekend I organized for the Juneteenth Holiday Weekend was a success. In response to requests from other interested members, I am organizing another such weekend for this Labor Day Weekend. The difference here is that we will spend 2 nights in Napa Valley, then head back to SF for a Noon dim sum brunch at R&G Lounge in Chinatown before heading back to the airport (SFO). There is an option for those who want to arrive earlier, before our weekend, or stay beyond our weekend to do more food and wine tasting on your own.
You will be responsible for booking your own flights. I will have a rental vehicle for the group, and I may need a volunteer to be in charge of renting a 2nd car, if our group is bigger than 6 or 7. I have booked about 8 hotel rooms at the Best Western Inn in the Valley in Napa at about $550 per room for both nights. I will also look into booking a private shuttle for the entire group on Sunday, so there's no need to worry about anything other than enjoying the wine tastings and the food.
FINAL INTINERARY:
Saturday, September 5, 2026:
12:00 pm Check into hotels in American Canyon and Napa
12:30 pm Meet in Lobby to Head up to Napa.
1:00 pm Lite lunch of your choice at Oxbow Public Market (List of options, and there are a lot: https://oxbowpublicmarket.com/vendors/)
3:00 pm Gondola Ride and Hilltop Wine Tasting at Sterling Vineyards (https://www.sterlingvineyards.com/pages/tastings)
6:00 pm Filipino Dinner at Carabao in Napa (https://carabaonapa.com/)
7:30 pm ? - Return to Hotel? Walk around Napa City Center?Sunday, September 6, 2026:
7:30 am - Shuttle Bus Pick-up at Home2Suite in American Canyon followed by pick up at Merlot House/Old World Inn in Napa.
8:00 am - Coffee & Pastry at Bouchon Bakery, Yountville
9:00 am - Wine Tasting and Wine Cave Tour at Schramsberg Vineyards
12:00 pm - 3-Course Lunch and Wine Tasting at Robert Mondavi Winery, St. Helena
2:15 pm - Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Hall Winery (Options for clothes change at Hall Winery or at Hotel)
5:30 pm - Dinner at The French Laundry, Yountville
9:00 pm - Ubers to Hotels.Monday, September 7, 2026
8:30 am - Coffee & Pastry at Ritual Coffee/The Model Bakery, Napa
12:00 pm - Luggage drop off at Hilton Financial District
1:00 pm - Dim Sum Brunch at R&G Lounge in SF
After brunch, walk around Chinatown until it's time to pick up our luggage and head back to SFO...If you are interested in this trip, please add yourself to the Waitlist, but only after you have read the following:
Please Note: Read the directions carefully below BEFORE you RSVP "Yes" to this event.- Costs for The French Laundry, the hotel, the rental car, and the wine shuttle must be paid in advance when requested, as I have to advance all costs out of pocket.
- You MUST be low-maintenance and drama-free. This is a group trip and vacation, and not just yours. Please be mindful and respectful of the other members and me on this trip.
- You MUST have already attended multiple Eating SGV events to join this event. Brand-new members are not allowed to participate, since I need to be familiar enough with you to let you join me on this trip.
- I will have additional information and details posted as we get closer to Labor Day weekend.
- Please post any questions in the comments section.
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