Nestled in Palms, n/naka serves an exquisite 13-course modern kaiseki menu crafted by Chef Niki Nakayama, blending traditional Japanese flavors with a California flair in an intimate, stylish atmosphere.
"Verdict: Despite international accolades and attention from culinary filmmakers, fame hasn’t really gotten to this quiet Japanese tasting menu spot in Palms. It’s still one of the premiere fine dining experiences in LA, and its 13-course modern kaiseki is unique and deeply personal. At $300+ though, we'd be hard-pressed to recommend it for anything other than a Very Special Occasion. N/Naka releases a week's worth of online reservations a month in advance every Sunday at 10am. They sell out quickly, so act fast. We'd also suggest emailing to ask about any openings from last-minute cancellations." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"Chefs Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama serve a 13-course modern kaiseki experience for $365 per person. The menu changes with the seasons, along with the chef’s whims, while the flow of the meal adheres to Japanese traditions. The three-hour experience is beautifully orchestrated and paced just so, leaving diners pampered, satisfied, and feeling thoroughly justified for indulging in something so extravagant. A recent renovation has transformed the intimate dining room with curved cement accents and warm wood cabinetry." - Eater Staff, Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang, Mona Holmes
"N/naka is a renowned fine-dining restaurant in Los Angeles, rounding out the top five in the list of highly Google-rated Michelin-starred eateries. It offers a Japanese culinary experience." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"Lost its only Michelin star, surprising many who expected it to gain more." - Eater Staff
"Renowned restaurant that underwent a memorable remodel." - Eater Staff
