
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- DTLA: "Last Call" at Cole's French Dip (Will Shutter after Service on August 2)Cole's Originators of the French Dip, 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.
Nothing lasts forever, and certainly not in LA. Cole's French Dip will close its doors for good after service on August 2, 2025. Cole's French Dip first opened in 1908, and they created a little controversy for rebutting The Original Philippe's claim to be the first in LA to create and sell the French Dip Sandwich.
I like their French Dip Sandwich and feel that we should pay them one last visit before they're gone.
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/coles-french-dip-los-angeles?osq=Cole%E2%80%99s+French+Dip
EVENT INFORMATION:
• Meet by the entrance to the restaurant shortly before they open at 3:00 pm.
• Cost per person is expected to be about $35.00 or more, which includes tax, 18% gratuity, and beverages you may order. Please pay by cash, Zelle (sktoy67@gmail.com), or Venmo (@lafoodiepanda).
• Parking can be found at nearby paid parking lots. Street parking is also available. Please read all signs for any parking restrictions.
- SILVER LAKE: $99 DineLA 7-Course Japanese Dinner at Izakaya OsenIzakaya Osen, 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.
We enjoyed DineLA Restaurant Week menu at Omakase Osen a few years ago. So, why not make this an all-Japanese dining weekend with the 7-course dinner at Izakaya Osen?
The menu is posted below in the photo gallery, or you can look at it here: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/eat-drink/izakaya-osen/dinela
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/izakaya-osen-los-angeles-los-angeles?osq=Izakaya+Osen+-+Los+Angeles
EVENT INFORMATION:
• Meet by the entrance to the restaurant shortly before our 5:00 pm reservation. Please don't be late, as they will not seat us until the entire party is present.
• Cost per person is expected to be about $128.00 or more, which includes tax, 18% gratuity, and any beverages or additional food you may order. Please bring at least $160.00 in cash to pay your portion, or send me payment via Zelle (sktoy67@gmail.com) or Venmo (@lafoodiepanda).
• Valet parking is available in the strip mall where it is located. Street parking is also available. Please read all signs for any parking restrictions.
- ARTS DISTRICT - Japanese - DineLA @ Kodō - $85+Kodō at Kodō Hotel , Los Angeles, CA
Kodō, in Arts District, is a firehouse-turned-steakhouse, featuring a raw bar with Japanese flair. The wines are natural, and the vibe is tranquil and cool. The DineLA menu is good value proposition, with interesting dishes on offer. Of particular interest is the 5 oz. portion of Wagyu ribeye steak, with no supplemental upcharge.
NOTE: We will have two (2) tables of 6 seats each. One reservation will be at 5:00pm (under Sklar) and one will be at 5:15pm (under Vince).
As always, last-minute cancellations (i.e. less than 48 hours), late arrivals, and no-shows are "no-no's". Don't be that person, or you may be put on "double secret probation" for at least 2 months.
Website
DineLA Menu (also in attached photo)
Eater LA writeup
The Infatuation Review
Google Reviews
Yelp ReviewsOTHER DETAILS:
- Meeting point: We will meet in front of the restaurant shortly before 05:00 pm.
- Family-Style Dining: Dining for this event has been designated as Family-Style. All participants will partake in the offerings of the DineLA menu, and the food bill will be split evenly among all attendees. We will attempt to cover all available food options from the menu across both tables. Beverages will be on a separate bill; attendees will be responsible for paying for their own beverages.
- Cost: Base cost per person is $85, plus any additional food and beverages we order, plus tax and gratuity. Please bring at least $120 in cash (small bills preferred) on hand to settle your portion of the bill. Alternatively, you may submit payment to the Organizer using Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.
- Parking: Street parking, or valet ($13, Zelle accepted). It's Arts District, so you know it will be somewhat challenging; plan ahead.
- BEVERLY HILLS: DineLA $69 Prime Rib Dinner at Lawry's The Prime RibLawry's the Prime Rib, Beverly Hills, 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.
It's been a while since I last dined at the iconic Lawry's The Prime Rib, and it seems like DineLA Restaurant Week is a good time to visit them.
The $69 DineLA Dinner Menu includes the famous Spinning Salad to start, followed by California Cut of the Prime Rib (about 14 oz.), served with a Grilled Lobster Tail (4 oz.), mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and a choice of creamed spinach or creamed corn. Dessert will be extra. There are options to upgrade at an additional cost to larger cuts of the Prime Rib. If the Prime Rib's not for you, there's the Atlantic Salmon entree served with mashed potatoes and shrimp scampi; or pay extra for either the 8 oz. Filet Mignon served with mashed potatoes and garlic confit, or 14 oz. Prime New York Steak served with mashed potatoes and garlic confit.
DineLA Restaurant Week Menu: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/eat-drink/lawrys-the-prime-rib/dinela
Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/lawrys-the-prime-rib-beverly-hills-beverly-hills-4?osq=lawry%27s
EVENT INFORMATION:
• Meet by the entrance to the restaurant shortly before our reservation at 7:00 p.m. If you like, arrive before 6:30 p.m. so that you can take advantage of their Happy Hour menu for a $10 cocktail and enjoy it until it's time to be seated.• Cost per person is expected to be about $90.00 or more, which includes tax, 18% gratuity, any additional food or upgrades, and beverages you may order. Please pay by cash, Zelle (sktoy67@gmail.com), or Venmo (@lafoodiepanda).
• $15 Valet Parking is available. Street parking is also available. Please read all signs for any parking restrictions.