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Home-cooked meals in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County · Koreatown · Boyle Heights · East LA · Highland Park · Silver Lake · Echo Park

LA County approved home kitchen permits in 2024 and waived the application fee to get makers started. The county is the largest MEHKO market in the country, from Boyle Heights birria to Koreatown banchan to Armenian kitchens in Glendale.

this week —

Meals near Los Angeles

Serves 6

Country Sourdough Loaf

Eastside Sourdough
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
bread
sourdough
Vegan

A big naturally leavened loaf, 15% whole wheat, fermented 36 hours and baked the morning of pickup.

Next pickupSat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–12 PM

$12.00

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Serves 8

Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia

Eastside Sourdough
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
bread
focaccia
Vegan

A big tray of olive-oil focaccia with rosemary and flaky salt.

Next pickupSat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–12 PM

$16.00

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Serves 6

Seeded Rye Loaf

Eastside Sourdough
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
bread
rye
Vegan

A dense Danish-style rye packed with sunflower, flax and sesame. Slices thin and keeps a week.

Next pickupSat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–12 PM

$13.00

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Serves 3

Birria de Res with Consomé

Doña Chela's Cocina
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
mexican
birria
beef

Chile-braised beef with plenty of consomé for dipping, corn tortillas, onion, cilantro and lime.

Next pickupSat, Oct 24 · 4–7 PM

$32.00

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Serves 4

Chicken Tamales Verdes

Doña Chela's Cocina
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
mexican
tamales
Gluten-Free

A dozen tamales with shredded chicken in a tangy tomatillo and serrano salsa verde. Steamed and ready to reheat.

Next pickupSat, Oct 24 · 4–7 PM

$30.00

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Serves 4

Pork Tamales in Red Chile

Doña Chela's Cocina
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
mexican
tamales
Gluten-Free

A dozen tamales filled with pork shoulder slow-cooked in guajillo and ancho chile, steamed in corn husks. Cooked and ready to reheat.

Next pickupSat, Oct 24 · 4–7 PM

$30.00

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Serves 3

Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice

Masala House by Priya
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
indian
punjabi
curry

Tandoori-marinated chicken thighs in a tomato, butter and cashew gravy, with basmati rice.

Next pickupSun, Oct 25 · 5:30–8 PM

$30.00

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Serves 3

Chana Masala with Jeera Rice

Masala House by Priya
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
indian
punjabi
Vegan

Chickpeas simmered in a tangy onion-tomato masala with dried mango powder, with cumin rice.

Next pickupSun, Oct 25 · 5:30–8 PM

$24.00

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Serves 3

Palak Paneer with 4 Rotis

Masala House by Priya
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
indian
punjabi
Vegetarian

Homemade paneer in a smooth spinach gravy, with four whole-wheat rotis made just before pickup.

Next pickupSun, Oct 25 · 5:30–8 PM

$26.00

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Serves 2

Braised Beef Noodle Soup for Two

Auntie Lin's Dumplings
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
chinese
soup
noodles

Red-braised beef shank and tendon in a rich soy and star anise broth, with fresh wheat noodles and bok choy for two.

Next pickupSat, Oct 24 · 3–6 PM

$28.00

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Serves 5

Pork & Chive Dumplings, 50 frozen

Auntie Lin's Dumplings
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
chinese
dumplings
pork

Fifty hand-folded pork and garlic chive dumplings, frozen on the tray. Boil 8 minutes or pan-fry from frozen.

Next pickupSat, Oct 24 · 3–6 PM

$34.00

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Serves 3

Scallion Pancakes, 6 frozen

Auntie Lin's Dumplings
Los Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi
chinese
Vegan
frozen

Six flaky laminated scallion pancakes, frozen raw. Pan-fry from frozen, 3 minutes a side.

Next pickupSat, Oct 24 · 3–6 PM

$15.00

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Permitted home cooks in Los Angeles

Eastside Sourdough
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Eastside Sourdoughbread · dairy_freeLos Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi

“Weekend sourdough from a home oven on the Eastside. Long ferments, dark crusts.”

3 dishes

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Doña Chela's Cocina
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Doña Chela's Cocinabeef · birriaLos Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi

“Boyle Heights born and raised. My grandmother's tamales and birria from Zacatecas, every weekend.”

3 dishes

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Masala House by Priya
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Masala House by Priyachicken · curryLos Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi

“Indian home cooking in Silver Lake. My butter chicken started as a dinner-party favourite and got out of hand.”

3 dishes

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Auntie Lin's Dumplings
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Auntie Lin's Dumplingsbeef · chineseLos Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi

“Hand-folded dumplings from Shandong recipes. My freezer is never empty.”

3 dishes

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Paellas de Joaquín
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Paellas de Joaquíndairy_free · gluten_freeLos Angeles, CA · 1–5 mi

“Barcelona to Highland Park. Weekend paella in the backyard over a wide flame.”

3 dishes

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Leimert Cookie Jar
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Leimert Cookie Jarargentine · bakeryLos Angeles, CA · 5–10 mi

“Cookies from my grandmother's recipe box and my travels: alfajores, almond cookies and Afghan biscuits.”

3 dishes

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Nonna Marisa's
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Nonna Marisa'scomfort food · italianLos Angeles, CA · 5–10 mi

“Sicilian by birth, Angeleno for forty years. Sunday sugo is non-negotiable.”

3 dishes

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Nonna Roberta
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Nonna Robertaartisan · bakeryGlendale, CA · 5–10 mi

“Nonna Roberta whips up the kind of comforting, soulful Italian dishes that'll make you swear you're at your Nonna's table. Think slow-simmered sauces and pasta made with love, perfect for those nights you need a hug in a bowl.”

4 dishes

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how ordering works
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Makers post the dishes they're making on specific days, with a pickup window.

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Every listing shows the maker's permit, ingredients, FDA top-9 allergens, and reviews from completed orders.

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Pay by card online, or arrange to pay the maker in person — no service, delivery, or small-order fees.

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Pick up at the maker's door, or get maker delivery where offered. Say hi.

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permits in Los Angeles

Home kitchens in Los Angeles are permitted and inspected by Los Angeles County under California's MEHKO law (AB 626). Makers hold a Food Protection Manager certificate and can sell up to 30 meals a day. Makinson Street verifies every permit before a listing goes live and shows it on the maker's profile.

How to Get a MEHKO Permit in Los Angeles County: Steps, Cost & Timeline (2026) →
people also ask —

Los Angeles questions

Where can I find home-cooked meals in Los Angeles?

Makinson Street lists permitted home cooks within 12 miles of Los Angeles, including Koreatown, Boyle Heights, East LA, Highland Park. Each maker posts the specific dishes they're cooking each week for pickup at their home or maker delivery.

Is it legal to buy home-cooked food in Los Angeles?

Yes. Los Angeles home kitchens are permitted under California's MEHKO law through Los Angeles County. Every maker on Makinson Street holds a verified permit, shown on their profile.

How much does a home-cooked meal cost in Los Angeles?

Most single-serving meals from home cooks run $14–$22, and family portions $35–$60. There are no service, delivery, or small-order fees on Makinson Street — makers pay 3% on card orders and nothing on in-person payments, so the listed price is the price.

How do I become a home cook in Los Angeles?

Get a MEHKO permit from Los Angeles County — Food Protection Manager certificate, standard operating procedures, application, and a home kitchen inspection, typically 3–8 weeks — then apply on Makinson Street with your permit number. See our guide: How to Get a MEHKO Permit in Los Angeles County: Steps, Cost & Timeline (2026).