More than a decade after opening, with one of the most expensive menus in town, n/naka is still a hot ticket. The many regulars get priority, so you either have to snipe reservations the second they open, or maybe know a guy who knows a guy. I ended up going the latter route. Turns out my dad is a guy who knows a guy, and they booked a table for me and my mom at the end of last month. My parents had just taken our kids while we went to Japan, so this was a fun way to thank my mom while also enjoying an evening of post-vacation decadence in my hometown. I had an amazing time in Tokyo and Kyoto, and it sure was nice to find I can have this level of kaiseki dining seven miles from my house. Our...
n/naka is simply stunning from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted and lead to our table. The space itself is gorgeous. The service is warm, friendly and approachable never stuffy or stiff as some might expect of a 2 star Michelin restaurant. The menu is an exquisite journey each course a work of art that builds on itself. The tasting menu changes 5 times a year. The highlights during our meal were the lobster croquette and the pasta with fish roe, abalone and truffles. Everything was incredible, but these 2 dishes were decadent and delicious. The meal is an experience to remember. There are those meals that stay with you for your lifetime, and Chef Niki has m...
I’ve wanted to eat here since watching that Chef’s Table episode 9 years ago. It was seemingly impossible to get a reservation back then and was still pretty damn difficult now but for good reason. Simply put eating here is like listening to a perfect album. Like any good album it started off with a banger to set the tone, the hits just kept coming, some soft, some loud, and it ended with not one but two very different delicious desserts. I didn’t even realize 3 hours had passed, was kinda sad it was over but man what a journey. It was on my bucket list to eat here and hope to return. Dietary restrictions: when you make the reservation they ask if you have any food allergies and they also ca...
This is a restaurant you go to for a special occasion because it is so well-liked and challenging to reserve a table. There were uncountable courses served, starting with the appetizers, and every one of them was outstanding and impressive. Three staff members simultaneously brought out each person's dish even though there were only three of us, demonstrating their thoughtful and caring service. Few restaurants give customers such consideration. Although the atmosphere in the restaurant is not opulent, it is warm and inviting, allowing you to unwind and enjoy your meal without feeling intimidated. At the conclusion of our meal, the owner chef stopped by to say hello. His warm demeanor made a...
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N/naka is a 2-star restaurant in downtown LA. Valet parking is available at US$ 12/car. The restaurant’s simple yet chic interior design matches very well with Chef Niki Nakayama’s modern kaiseki concept which fuses local fresh ingredients with her Japanese root. While the young servers are friendly and efficient, their dish introductions can be overwhelming due to their talking speed and loaded information. The New Year version of the 13-course seasonal omakase dinner (US$ 365/person) is fresh, vibrant, delicious, and comes with surprises. Highly recommend to try at least once! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Mo...
Wonderful service and even better food. I'm so happy we scored this reservation for my birthday because it was easily one of the top 3 meals of my life!!! I hope we get the opportunity to dine again. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Best restaurant experience I've ever had Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Well deserved Michelin Stars a truly memorable meal. One of if not the best meal we have had in our lives.
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I had a nice evening, and they were very fast with my order! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
I booked a table for Friday at 1 pm, but when we got to the restaurant, it was closed.
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Maldonado Family Vineyard, Napa Valley' 08
Domaine Rossier Cuvee Jean Philippe Brut, Blanqutte De Limoux, France ' 10
Tawny Port, Ramos Pinto 10 Year Quinta Do Ervamoira , Duoro, Portugal
Verdejo Martinsancho , Bodegas Angel Rodriguez, Rueda, Spain ' 12
Poochi Poochi, Suehiro Brewery, Fukushima, Japan (Sparkling Sake)
Tomoshichi Junmai, Aiyu Sake Brewery, Ibaraki, Japan (Nigori)
Kubota Senjyu, Asahi-Shuzo Brewery, Niigata, Japan (Honjozo)
Muscat De Beaumes De Venise, Delas, Rhone Valley, France' 09
Chateau Beaux Hauts En Tirage Reserve Extra Brut, Ca ' 92
Hakkaisan, Hakkai-Jyozo Sake Brewing Co., Niigata, Japan
