Showing posts with label Palms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Palms. 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, 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