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Japanese Kaiseki · Los Angeles · Michelin One Star · Chef Niki Nakayama
Modern Japanese kaiseki by Chef Niki Nakayama, 1 Michelin star. Opened 2011, held 2 Michelin stars 2019-2023, current 1 star since 2024. Featured on Netflix's Chef's Table (Season 1, Episode 4, 2015). 26-seat restaurant offering 13-course seasonal tasting menu. Co-owner/Sous Chef Carole Iida-Nakayama.
3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034, Los Angeles
- 1 Michelin Star
- La Liste Top 1000 (Score: 87.5)
Menu
Wines
- Daiginjo Sake Selection (28) — Premium daiginjo sake from curated Japanese sake program. By the glass. Source: n-naka.com
- Junmai Sake Selection (22) — Pure rice sake selections from Japan. By the glass. Source: n-naka.com
- White Burgundy by Glass (28) — French white Burgundy selections. Source: n-naka.com
- Wine & Sake Pairing (195) — Curated beverage pairing to accompany the kaiseki menu. Source: exploretock.com/n-naka
- Champagne by Glass (32) — French champagne selections to complement kaiseki. Source: n-naka.com
Tasting Menu
- Vegetarian Kaiseki Option (395) — Full 13-course vegetarian kaiseki available upon advance request. One of few fine dining venues offering complete vegetarian tasting menu. Source: n-naka.com
- 13-Course Modern Kaiseki Tasting Menu (395) — Modern interpretation of traditional Japanese kaiseki. Seasonal menu using California and Japanese ingredients. Duration approximately 3 hours. Source: n-naka.com, exploretock.com/n-naka
Dishes
- delicate, aromatic broths
- grilled Miyazaki wagyu and scallops
- spaghetti dressed with tender abalone, pickled cod roe, and black truffle
Phone: +1 310-836-6252
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