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"The minimal wood-paneled interior replicates the style and tranquility of a Japanese ryokan in the middle of LA. The 13-course kaiseki menu, which is also available in a vegetarian version, is almost too beautiful to eat. Each dish is a love letter to the season. So while chef Niki Nakayama does stick to a mostly traditional format of kaiseki, but it also can't help but be informed by its native Californian ingredients. You'll be equally as impressed with her classic presentation of sashimi as you will the spaghettini with abalone, pickled cod roe, and Burgundian truffles. Wine and beverage pairings are thoughtful and graceful as the meal itself, absolutely worth splurging on. Pacing and service are thoughtful and deliberate throughout the three-hour experience." - Celeste Moure