Showing posts with label Kaiseki. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kaiseki. Show all posts

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

Monday, January 6, 2025

Kaiseki Motoishi@Beverly Hills ★★★

Kazu-san's Very Last Kaiseki Pop-up. Kazu-san is going to training in Japan for a few months and will come back for a new Kaiseki restaurant at new hotel in Arcadia. He uses a wide range of fresh ingredients with various cooking techniques. Friendly & cozy environment. $350 per person. Corkage $50 per 750mL. Hot Tea $6. Self-parking $10 at lot. Their Instagram: @kaiseki.motoishi

Hassun
Seasonal Appetizers

Yamato-san & Kazu-san

Palate Cleanser
Amazake (Sweet Low Alcohol Sake)

Ohmine 2 Grain

Hassun
Seasonal Appetizers



Soup
Awabi (Abalone) with Grilled Mochi Rice Cake

大間 Kuro Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)

Smoked & Aged Salmon, 大間 Kuro Maguro (Bluefin Tuna), Tai (Red Snapper)
with Dashi Vinaigrette

Sliced & Chopped Kuro Maguro (Bluefin Tuna) with Tosazu Jelly & Shiso Flowers

Soba
House Made Soba with Ikura (Salmon Roe)


Grilled Dish
Buri (Wild Yellowtail) Marinated in Yuzu Flavored Dashi, Grilled on Charcoal

Satoimo (Japanese Taro)

Grating Karasumi (Mullet Roe)

Satoimo (Japanese Taro) & Burdock with Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp)
with Grated Karasumi & Dashi Gravy

Ohmine 2 Grain

Rice Dish
Kegani Hairy Crab with Nama Uni Donabe Rice

Nama Uni


Rice Dish
Kegani Hairy Crab with Nama Uni Donabe Rice

Rice Dish
Kegani Hairy Crab with Nama Uni Donabe Rice
Japanese Pickles

Rice Dish (Refill with Uni)
Kegani Hairy Crab with Nama Uni Donabe Rice

Miso Soup

Hokkaido White Rice Nanatsuboshi
with Sukiyaki Beef, Marinated Egg Yolk, & Simmered Baby Sardines

Dessert
Shizuoka Melon, Orange Gelée, & Strawberry

Juyondai

Kanpai with Kazu-san & Yamato-san

Dessert
Shizuoka Melon, Orange Gelée, & Strawberry

Matcha & Tea Snack
Mochi with Beans & Salted Kinako

Matcha

Togo



@kaiseki.motoishi
Monday pop-ups at Sushi Yamamoto
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills