Thursday, September 18, 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 $365 per person. Corkage fee $85 for 720mL. Limited free street parking or valet for $12. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

n/naka throughout the years since 2011:
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n/naka July 12, 2024
n/naka February 23, 2024
n/naka January 19, 2024
n/naka November 2, 2023
n/naka June 22, 2023
n/naka March 17, 2023
n/naka April 28, 2011

Zensai
Homemade Steamed Tofu, Watermelon Raindrop, Tarlet, Wagyu Tsukune, Kaikiage, Matsutake + Uni, Ume Somen

Chef Niki Nakayama

Our Favorite Sommelier Devin

Anniversary




Sakizuke
Candy Cap Mushroom, Caviar, Roasted Shiitake, Carrot Cream, Kurozu

Hidden Caviar Detail



Zensai
Homemade Steamed Tofu, Watermelon Raindrop, Tarlet, Wagyu Tsukune, Kaikiage, Matsutake + Uni, Ume Somen






Modern Zukuri
Scallop, Dill, Tomato, Myoga, Goma Tosazu

Owan
California Black Cod, Matsutake, Sudachi

Bonus Pour

Bonus Pour

Otsukuri
Ika. Butterfish, Spanish Mackerel, Uni, Toro

Yakimono
Charcoal Grilled Kinmedai, Baby Cucumber, Bainiku Ponzu


Mushimono
Dungeness Crab, Tomato, Basil, Yamaimo


Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Mentaiko, Truffle, Kaiware

Niku
A5 Wagyu, Girl & Dug Farm's Squashini, Yaki Tomorokoshi


Sunomono
Watermelon, Aka Tosaka, Wakamono, Junsai


Tai, Zuke Maguro, Amberjack

Miso Soup

Sanma, Uni & Ikura, Spot Prawn from Santa Barbara


Blue Crab Hand Roll

Miso Soup





Mizumono
Melon Sorbet, Sansho

Cheese Cake Ice Cream, Kinako + Kokuto Crumble, Ginger Cremieux, Poached Nectarine, Almond Caramel Tuille

Wagashi Sweets

Matcha by Devin

Matcha



Anniversary Celebration

Take Home Gift

Inside the Box


Commemorative Polaroid

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

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