Friday, February 14, 2025

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

Michelin Star Modern Kaiskei on Valentine's Day. Beautiful presentation & well-balanced dishes. Love Chef Niki Nakyama. Very humble and friendly. Chef Niki always comes out to greet the guests at the end of the meal. Devin is an exceptional sommelier and offers excellent recommendations. Tasting course $425 per person. Limited free street parking or valet for $12. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

Zensai
Shigoku Oyster + Caviar, Unagi + Avocado, Ika Shinjo + Scallop, Miso Braised Wagyu Tartlet, Mandarin Orange + Beet Sumiso, Kabu + Fennel, Duck Liver Pate + Dark Cherry Macaron


Photo taken by Chef Niki!

Fun make your own tea blend activity


Houou Biden Sake Mira Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo $120

Sakizuke
kabu panna cotta, kabu, zuwai + kobakogani, tosazu

Sakizuke
kabu panna cotta, kabu, zuwai + kobakogani, tosazu

Sakizuke
kabu panna cotta, kabu, zuwai + kobakogani, tosazu

Houou Biden Sake Mira Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo

Zensai
Shigoku Oyster + Caviar, Unagi + Avocado, Ika Shinjo + Scallop, Miso Braised Wagyu Tartlet, Mandarin Orange + Beet Sumiso, Kabu + Fennel, Duck Liver Pate + Dark Cherry Macaron

Modern Zukuri
Aori Ika, Yuca, Bafun Uni Joyu, Shiso

Bafun Uni Joyu, Shiso (Dipping for Aori Ika)

Owan
Lobster Shinjo, Fennel, Spinach, Carrot

Otsukuri
Otoro, Buri, Akamutsu, Hirame

Yakimono
Live Scallop, Asparagus, Shiitake, Brown Butter Ponzu


Fifth Taste Sake

Forgot to take a pic of this dish. Got iPhone pic from my husband.
Mushimono
California Black Cod, Maitake, Green Chard, Akadashi

Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Mentaiko, Tuffle, Kaiware

Niku
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Sukiyaki

Sunomono
Fuji Apple, Celery, Pomelo, Kombu


Shokuji
Tai, Ototo, Saba

Miso Soup

Shokuji
Kanpachi, Santa Barbara Uni & Ikura, Kinmedai

Blue Crab Hand Roll

Bijofu

Mizumono
Lime + Shiso Sorbet, Umeshu Jelly, Blood Orange, Hibiscus

Raspberry + White Chocolate, Doburoku Ice Cream, Miso Crumble, Raspberry Gel, Dacquoise

Wagashi





Take-home Gift for the next morning


Commemorative Photo

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

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