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Irvine Was Designed for Families, Not Singles. We're Fixing That.

Irvine and Orange County's South Asian community is driven by UCI's student pipeline and the 405 tech corridor

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Waitlist signups determine where we announce next.

Irvine has become one of the most South Asian cities in Southern California, and UCI's Indian student body is a big part of why. The campus, the tech companies along the 405 corridor, and the broader Orange County professional scene have created a desi community that's young, educated, and growing. The parks are pristine, the schools are ranked, and the master planned communities are immaculate. What's missing is a social scene for single people that doesn't require driving to LA.

The format from New York: real contestants go on live dates on stage while a packed room watches and reacts. Afterward, the whole crowd mingles. Irvine was designed for families, not singles. This format gives OC's South Asian singles something the city planners forgot to include: a reason to be in the same room on the same night.

The thing about Irvine is that it's designed for families, not singles. Everything closes early, the nightlife is limited, and the town's layout makes spontaneous social interaction nearly impossible. You drive to a parking structure, walk to your destination, and drive home. No wonder the apps feel like the only option. This show gives Irvine's South Asian singles something the city planners forgot to include: a reason to be in the same room on the same night.

We're building the Irvine waitlist. UCI students, OC tech workers, anyone in the South County desi community. for first access, or apply to be a contestant below.

Yes, we'll find a venue that's not in a strip mall. No promises about the parking structure though. This is still Orange County.

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Questions About Irvine Shows

When is Garam Masala Dating coming to Irvine?

No date confirmed yet. We are gauging interest through the waitlist. UCI and the OC desi community make Irvine a strong candidate.

Will people come from LA?

Possibly. The show is designed for the OC community specifically, but Southern California attendees are always welcome.

Can I apply to be a contestant?

Yes. Apply now. Applications stay active for 12 months. Irvine applicants will be prioritized when we confirm a date.

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