About Us
Restaurant Supplier · Wholesaler · Distributor
Our Story
A Family Tradition, Over 50 Years in the Making
Shai Nadborny continues his family tradition of supplying Southern California restaurants. Since 1985, Friendly Foods has been offering the highest levels of service and dependability to their clients.
Being in the Southern California restaurant business has been a family tradition for over 50 years. Shai's father, Isaac Nadborny, started Friendly Foods in 1985. Before starting Friendly Foods, he was a neighborhood butcher and taught Shai everything about meat.
Both grandfathers were butchers, and his uncle still is. Grandmother Zina Nadborny was the head chef at Canter's Deli for over 15 years — brining the corned beef and making the matzah balls.
The Family
A Craft Passed Down Through Generations
Shai's uncle Itzchak Shniper is an accomplished chef in San Francisco, creating innovative and delicious farmers-market-inspired dishes. His cousin Robbie Borne works alongside him and has been working with meat almost as long as he could walk.
"I am honored to be able to continue our family tradition."
"My favorite part of working at Friendly Foods is that it has allowed me to get to know so many people that I have been lucky enough to call friends. From the bus boys to the restaurant owners, we are proud to continue to be part of the fabric of the Southern California restaurant culture. I look forward to speaking with you soon." — Shai Nadborny
What We Carry
A full line of food and foodservice products — everything your kitchen needs.
Meats & Poultry
Fresh proteins sourced daily — beef, poultry, pork at butcher-quality prices.
Dairy
High-quality and fresh dairy products to keep your stock and food preparation flavorful.
Seafood
Fresh seafood sourced daily to keep every menu running strong.
Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from the LA market every day.
Food Service Staples
Thousands of pantry staples — canned vegetables, sauces, dry goods.
Paper & Plastic
All the paper, plastic, and cleaning supplies your operation needs.
Delivery
Every Morning, Right to Your Kitchen
We deliver your goods every morning in our refrigerated trucks — guaranteeing freshness and consistency throughout Southern California.
Shai's family has been taking care of our family for over 20 years. Sometimes I feel like they can see in our cooler.Read all testimonials →
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