Saw Naing

Chef
Saw Naing

Los Angeles

About Saw Naing

Drawing from his Burmese and Indian heritage, Saw Naing, of Tallula's in Santa Monica, relies on childhood memories of sourcing the freshest produce and cooking with his grandmother in his hometown of Rangoon to create food that touches the heart and speaks to that child in all of us. Having a solid understanding of bold flavor layering enables Naing to seamlessly enter the world of Mexican cuisine. With the mentorship of Chef Jeremy Fox, Naing adapts the menu with each discovery of an indigenous Mexican ingredient or technique into an exciting iteration of what neighborhood Mexican food means in southern California.

My Venues

At My Venues

Beef Tongue
Tallula's
$, Outdoor Seating, Mexican, Reservations, Cocktail, Pacific Palisades
"Such a fun family dinner tonight @tallulasrestaurant Delicious food made with amazing ingredients, zero pretension, great service, and a super fun vibe. Thanks to @chefjeremyfox and the entire Tallula’s team for the Hospitality! Oh and Ellie had Beef Tongue for the first time and loved it ❤️"
Gerard Craft
Chef
Gerard Craft
Pastaria, Sardella...
Asparagus
Tallula's
$, Outdoor Seating, Mexican, Reservations, Cocktail, Pacific Palisades
"Such a fun family dinner tonight @tallulasrestaurant Delicious food made with amazing ingredients, zero pretension, great service, and a super fun vibe. Thanks to @chefjeremyfox and the entire Tallula’s team for the Hospitality! Oh and Ellie had Beef Tongue for the first time and loved it ❤️"
Gerard Craft
Chef
Gerard Craft
Pastaria, Sardella...
Assorted plates
Tallula's
$, Outdoor Seating, Mexican, Reservations, Cocktail, Pacific Palisades
"#sunday #day5of #14daysofeating @tallulasrestaurant @chefjeremyfox it's without a doubt we have a #bromance but dude, you keep making me fatter. #Tallulas not only is in a location that brings back so much of my childhood of growing up in the Palisades, but your rockstar team is expanding and redefining the dominance of #SoCalHispanic cuisine. Keep pushing the envelope brother. #foodfightersunited"
Russell Jackson
Chef
Russell Jackson
SubCulture Dining
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