Zeev NG Kitchen

Fall came and went far too fast for our liking, but not before we got our hands on some absolutely perfect Persimmons from .
When we have such amazing produce, we like to do as little as possible to it. Presented simply with .freshfarm arugula, maldon salt, and the very best of Verni's olive oil.

Spring is almost here, bringing with it it's own array of deliciousness. We can't wait!

Summer Gazpacho -

Tomatoes | Deep Red Plums
Zhug | Sourdough

Everything in this dish came from the Farmer's Market. We're so lucky in SoCal to have such incredible, local ingredients available to us. Beautiful heirloom tomatoes, fresh off the vine and still sun warmed. Deep Red Plums, green and mottled on the outside, with the darkest red interior you've ever seen. Basil, garlic, Sungold cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and so many other components. All sourced from within 150 miles, and none of it has ever seen the inside of a fridge.
I'm a firm believer that a Chef's job is to find the best ingredients, and then work hard to do the absolute least to them. Present them to you in a way you may be unfamiliar with, or that may surprise and delight you, but let their flavors be the real stars.
I consider myself so lucky to be able to source from and work with, some of the best local bakers, farmers, butchers and purveyors.
This dish came out so incredibly well, every ingredient clear on the palate, and complimentary to the next. Also, if you're not familiar with the joys of olive oil grilled bread, are you really living?
Reach out through DM, our website, or Facebook at Zeev NG Kitchen, and let me show you what our local farmers, growers and butchers have to offer. You've never tasted SoCal like this before.

Today's Farmer's Market haul.
When we say we use only locally sourced ingredients, we mean it.
Everything we cook and serve comes from local bakeries, farmers, butchers and purveyors.
If it isn't from SoCal, we aren't using it.
Is it harder/more challenging/more expensive this way? Absolutely.
But when you taste our food, we're confident you'll taste the difference.
The produce in this picture has never seen a fridge. Picked today and yesterday, everything is in peak season and tastes exactly as it should. Every Saturday morning starts at the farmers market, and everything is Cooked-Pickled-Cut-Pureed-Roasted-Grilled-Baked-Braised-Whatever the same day.
The freshest, cleanest, healthiest ingredients, from the farm, to your table, with just a pit stop in our kitchen first.
A chef's job should be, in my opinion, to take the very best ingredients and do the very least to them. Present to you things at their peak deliciousness, where you can identify each and every component working in harmony.
DM is or reach out on Facebook to order, and see what the very best ingredients of SoCal have to offer.
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Gnocchi | beurre monte | tomatoes | lemon basil.

Light, fresh, simple and perfect for this heat wave. The lightness and sweetness of the summer tomatoes are a perfect foil for the rich beurre monte and the gnocchi. The lemony burst of the basil just finishes it off perfectly.

Although not currently on the menu, I'm always happy to customize your order with custom items and off menu dishes. Just reach out and let me know what you're thinking!

I've had some great feedback from friends, family and customers during the last two weeks of R&D for the new menu.

Based on the feedback and ideas, I've tweaked the menu a little bit, focused more on dishes that are cold or can be eaten cold (at least till this awful heat wave passes!), and expanded the sides, dressings and sauces section.

Also, and this is super exciting to me, I've finalized a recipe for vegan, Coconut ice cream, and will be offering a weekly ice cream special! It will be whatever is at it's peak seasonality at the Farmer's market that specific week. Two weeks ago it was Lychee and ginger. Last week, Flaming Red nectarines. Who knows what this week will be. (As we get closer to October, Pumpkins will be making a definite appearance in the test kitchen.)

So, without any more fanfare, is the Zeev NG Kitchen Summer Menu, version 2.1.

If you have any questions, ideas comments or really good jokes, please reach out. We could all use a laugh!

As before, 15% of all profits will be donated to organizations fighting to end racial inequality and fighting for immigrant rights.
Here, always, and .

This came out better than even I expected. So incredibly delicious, and more than ever, it's me on a plate.

Roasted Cauliflower - Curry, Raisins, Ginger, Saffron Yogurt.

Rich, spiced, fresh, delicious. A perfect vegetarian alternative to our Roasted Chicken. Can also be ordered Vegan.

You know we gotta have something sweet!

Macerated Strawberries, citrus champagne vinegar, rose, sesame.

This dessert is SO good. Spoon it over ice cream, pastries, pancakes, or just go to town by the spoonful! It can also be frozen and eaten straight out of the freezer for the perfect, cold, summer dessert.
Any way you eat it, you'll be craving more before you even finish.

South Indian Elote.

Corn on the cob, Indian Chaat spices, butter and lime.

A not-so-familiar take on the oh-so-familiar, ubiquitous, Elote (Mexican Street Corn) found in any corner of LA.

This is our new Tomato and Grilled Stone Fruit salad, with roasted vinaigrette.

The freshest farmers market tomatoes, peaches, nectarines and more, with a smoky, rich vinaigrette. Simple, delicious and beautiful.

At long last, the time has come!
Zeev NG Kitchen is back!

We have a new summer menu, a new business model, and a fresh new haircut to boot!

Before getting to the new dishes, I'd like to talk about a few updates:

Firstly, I will now be delivering every Sunday exclusively. Orders will be eagerly accepted all week, and I'll spend the weekend cooking and delivering my delicious new dishes to you!

Secondly, and most importantly: 15% of all profits are going to be donated to organizations fighting for racial justice and organizations fighting for immigrant rights.
I recognize that much work needs to be done, by me, by us, by everyone, to help advance the cause of true equality and justice that is so long overdue. I pledge to work towards it, to be open to the uncomfortable conversations that need to be had, and to use whatever small platform and privilege I may have to help amplify and support anyone I can. Now, and always, and .

Okay. Now, on to the food!

With this menu, I've come up with dishes that speak to my personal story and background in a way that my last menu did not. I've pulled inspiration from the countries I've lived in, the cultures I've absorbed and been welcomed into, and the cultures I still hope to experience. All of these dishes are very much "me".
As an Israeli who grew up in India and learned how to cook in LA, it's safe to say my influences and inspirations stem from all over the place. I've always struggled to distill them and pinpoint them, and I'm proud of how these dishes came out.
I hope you will enjoy eating them as much as I have enjoyed creating them.

I will be posting some of the dishes individually later on tonight and over the course of the week.

As of this post, I am officially taking orders!
To order, you can email me at [email protected], contact me through my website www.zeevng.com, or DM me here or on Instagram .

Thanks for reading, and I'm looking forward to cooking for you!
Stay healthy, stay happy, and wear a damn mask.

At long, long last, I'm dusting off the knives, and working on a new menu and new delivery model to get some delicious, seasonal food out to you guys.

It's been far too long since I've been active on this page, and although I've been cooking and delivering on a small scale through word of mouth, I've held back from publicizing or marketing myself for the most part. It got to the point where sourcing ingredients became too much of a challenge for a while, but I'm thrilled to say that it seems like I can start pushing, hustling, and most importantly, COOKING again.

I'm working on a menu that's really exciting to me, that more closely draws upon my personal influences and culinary background. Hoping to get it up here later this week, as soon as I iron out the last few kinks in logistics.

Thank you for following along, and watch this space.

Braised Beets - Fresh greens, mango mustard vinaigrette, pistachios, grapes.
A refreshing, delicious and hearty salad, our beet salad is ideal for sharing. (Or keeping it all to yourself, we'll keep your secret!)
We braise our beets with an assortment of aromatics, vinegars and seasonings unique to each color, ensuring no two bites are the same. The vinaigrette is a blend of Mango and Rice vinegar, mustard, and other delicious things.
Available for anywhere from 2-20 people! Link in our bio, or make your way into our DMs!

Not only do we cook delicious food to deliver right to your door, we're also delighted to make custom items for you!

This is a tart from a while back.
French buttercream filling with Farmer's Market fruit.

If you're craving anything, just say the word, and chances are we can make it happen!

So, a lot of you have asked if the menu is Vegan friendly! I've updated the menu, added a dish, and clarified our vegan friendly options! I'm also working on getting some new dishes finalized, as we move into Spring. Stay tuned!

Whole Roasted Chicken. We roast this bad boy with garlic, cumin and herbs from our garden, and finish it with truffle and lemon. It's a beautiful thing; a good roast chicken.
Order quarter, half or whole chickens now! Link in our bio, through DM, or email!

An order ready to walk out the door.
Did you know that we are committed to being as environmentally friendly as we can possibly be?
All packaging is either paper, compostable or reusable. We're near zero waste, and we're working on getting that to 100%, including composting our food waste.
One of the most problematic things for me in my years working in the industry, is the incredible amount of waste generated and usually sent off to landfills. There are some people doing incredible stuff, for sure, but not nearly enough.
I always said that when I had the chance to do things my way, I'd make sure I could do it a way I felt comfortable with.
Is it more expensive this way? Absolutely. Is it harder? Absolutely. Is it 1000000% worth it? ABSOLUTELY.
Now, more than ever, is a time to get our houses in order. I'm committing to being the change I want to see in the industry and the world in general.

Fennel Sallad - Shaved Fennel, Citrus, Mint.

One of the Spring dishes on the delivery menu! While some of the more winter-y dishes are likely enjoying their last few weeks, this one is here to stay for a while!

Six types of Citrus, segmented and zested, shaved organic fennel, Farmer's Market greens, mint leaves and a Honey Mint vinaigrette. Fresh, tart, refreshing and very popular!

Braised Beets -
Fresh greens, mango mustard vinaigrette, pistachios, grapes.
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