Monday, December 30, 2024

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

Michelin Star Special Osechi Modern Kaiskei. Beautiful presentation & well-balanced dishes. Love Chef Niki Nakyama. Very humble and friendly. Finally got to try Chirashi. Chef Niki always comes out to greet the guests at the end of the meal. Devin is an exceptional sommelier and offers excellent recommendations. His Sake Pairing was excellent. New Year Osechi Tasting course $465 per person. Wine & Sake Pairing $250. Limited free street parking or valet for $12. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

Zensai
Chawanmushi & Ikura, Wagyu Beef Pot Pie, Braids Abalone, Kazunoko, Tazukuri, Kuri Kinton, Kuromame, Shiitake & Sawara Tempura


Sommelier Devin with Kuheiji bottle from us from Japan


Welcome Sake – Matsunotsukasa Junmai Cuvee Ying Ying






Sakizuke
Caladonia Shrimp, Kabu Purée

Sakizuke
Caladonia Shrimp, Kabu Purée

Sakizuke
Caladonia Shrimp, Kabu Purée, Shrimp Chip, Sakura Cream, Caviar

Sakizuke
Shrimp Chip, Sakura Cream, Caviar

Sakizuke
Shrimp Chip, Sakura Cream, Caviar





Gold Flakes in Sake

Zensai
Chawanmushi & Soy-Marinated Ikura, Wagyu Beef Pot Pie, Braised Abalone, Kazunoko, Tazukuri, Kuri Kinton, Kuromame, Shiitake & Sawara Tempura

Chawanmushi & Soy-Marinated Ikura

Braised Abalone with Crane-Shaped Tosazu

Kazunoko, Tazukuri, Kuromame

Ozoni
Black Cod, Shimeji, Kamaboko, Mochi, Mizuna, Ninjin



Modern Zukuri
Buri, Flower-Shaped Daikon, Yuzu Citrus





Yakimono
Zuwai Gani Male Snow Crab, Head Butter, Sudachi

Yakimono
Zuwai Gani Male Snow Crab, Head Butter, Sudachi

Yakimono
Zuwai Gani Male Snow Crab, Head Butter, Sudachi



Mushimono
Amadai, Renkon Mochi, Lotus Root


Shiizakana
Toshikoshi Soba, Uni, Lobster, Sesame, Gobo



Niku
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, Sukiyaki with Egg Yolk

Niku
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, Sukiyaki with Egg Yolk

Palette Cleanser



Shokuji
Chirashi

Miso Soup

Mizumono
Citrus Amazake Sorbet, Satsuma Mandarin, Sake Jelly

Restroom Flower Arrangement



Kukuto Ice Cream, Kuri Kanroni, Meringue, Mitarashi Gel, Feuilletine






Matcha Tea Ceremony


n/naka
3455 S Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-6252
n-naka.com