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.
Meals near Los Angeles
Country Sourdough Loaf
A big naturally leavened loaf, 15% whole wheat, fermented 36 hours and baked the morning of pickup.
$12.00
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Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia
A big tray of olive-oil focaccia with rosemary and flaky salt.
$16.00
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Seeded Rye Loaf
A dense Danish-style rye packed with sunflower, flax and sesame. Slices thin and keeps a week.
$13.00
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Birria de Res with Consomé
Chile-braised beef with plenty of consomé for dipping, corn tortillas, onion, cilantro and lime.
$32.00
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Chicken Tamales Verdes
A dozen tamales with shredded chicken in a tangy tomatillo and serrano salsa verde. Steamed and ready to reheat.
$30.00
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Pork Tamales in Red Chile
A dozen tamales filled with pork shoulder slow-cooked in guajillo and ancho chile, steamed in corn husks. Cooked and ready to reheat.
$30.00
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Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
Tandoori-marinated chicken thighs in a tomato, butter and cashew gravy, with basmati rice.
$30.00
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Chana Masala with Jeera Rice
Chickpeas simmered in a tangy onion-tomato masala with dried mango powder, with cumin rice.
$24.00
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Palak Paneer with 4 Rotis
Homemade paneer in a smooth spinach gravy, with four whole-wheat rotis made just before pickup.
$26.00
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Braised Beef Noodle Soup for Two
Red-braised beef shank and tendon in a rich soy and star anise broth, with fresh wheat noodles and bok choy for two.
$28.00
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Pork & Chive Dumplings, 50 frozen
Fifty hand-folded pork and garlic chive dumplings, frozen on the tray. Boil 8 minutes or pan-fry from frozen.
$34.00
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Scallion Pancakes, 6 frozen
Six flaky laminated scallion pancakes, frozen raw. Pan-fry from frozen, 3 minutes a side.
$15.00
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“Weekend sourdough from a home oven on the Eastside. Long ferments, dark crusts.”
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“Boyle Heights born and raised. My grandmother's tamales and birria from Zacatecas, every weekend.”
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“Indian home cooking in Silver Lake. My butter chicken started as a dinner-party favourite and got out of hand.”
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“Hand-folded dumplings from Shandong recipes. My freezer is never empty.”
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“Barcelona to Highland Park. Weekend paella in the backyard over a wide flame.”
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“Cookies from my grandmother's recipe box and my travels: alfajores, almond cookies and Afghan biscuits.”
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“Sicilian by birth, Angeleno for forty years. Sunday sugo is non-negotiable.”
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“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.”
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Makers post the dishes they're making on specific days, with a pickup window.
Every listing shows the maker's permit, ingredients, FDA top-9 allergens, and reviews from completed orders.
Pay by card online, or arrange to pay the maker in person — no service, delivery, or small-order fees.
Pick up at the maker's door, or get maker delivery where offered. Say hi.
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) →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).