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Friday, September 13, 2024

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

Favorite Michelin Star Modern Kaiskei. Beautiful presentation & well-balanced dishes. Love Chef Niki Nakyama. Very humble and friendly. Abalone Pasta is her signature dish, perfect pairing with a rich & sophisticated sake. Small bite-sized sushi towards the end of the abundant course meal was perfect. Chef Niki always comes out to greet the guests at the end of the meal. Devin is an exceptional sommelier and offers excellent recommendations. We had exclusive Yamamoto sake from Akita, which was fruity, smooth, and refreshing, like Juyondai. Our new server Indra was nice. Tasting course $365 per person. Limited free street parking or valet. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

Sakizuke
Oyster Leaf (edible "oyster shell"), Caviar, Shigoku Oyster, Fermented White Asparagus

Sakizuke
Oyster Leaf, Caviar, Shigoku Oyster, Fermented White Asparagus

Chef Niki

Sake Sommelier Devin

Yamamoto Sake

Shichida Celebratory Welcome Sake

Shichida Celebratory Welcome Sake

Welcome Plum Hibiscus Drink


Zensai
Wagyu Beef Tarlet, Tachiuo Nanbanzuke, Toro Tartare, Uni Chawanmushi, Watermelon + Sansho, Green Bean + Nasu Purée, Baby Corn

Modern Zukuri
Tachiuo, Avocado, Cucumber, Ponzu Gelee

Owan
Pacific Halbut, Junsai, Sudachi, Okra

Otsukuri
Traditional Sashimi


Beer

Yakimono
Ayu, Eggplant, Tomatillo

Mushimono
Dungeness Crab Shinjo, Winter Melon, Ginger

Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Mentaiko, Truffle, Kaiware

Niku
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, Charred Shishito Miso, Blue Lake Bean, Turnip, Pickled Radish

Sunomono
Melon, Tomato, Apricot Dashi

Shokuji
Nigiri Sushi – Tai, Toro, Katsuo

Miso Soup

Shokuji
Nigiri Sushi – Mirugai, Uni & Ikura, Shima Aji

Blue Crab Hand Roll

Mizumono
Cotton Candy Grape, Akashiso Granita, Red Grape Sorbet

Yellow Peach, Sunflower Seed Brittle, Praline Caramel, Sweet Corn Ice Cream, Miso Butter Arare

Celebratory Lychee Cake

Chocolates

Matcha

Take Home Gift

Unboxed – Pastry & Tea

Blind Embossed Take Home Menu

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

Friday, July 12, 2024

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

2 Michelin Stars Modern Kaiskei. Hands down Favorite. First time returning since its remodeling in May. Love everything from exquisite presentation to well-balanced food to personal service, from start to finish. It's extra fun to go with real foodie friends. The meal itself is a progressive philosophic journey. They value holistic customer experience rather anything else. Absolutely love Chef Niki Nakyama. Very humble and friendly. Her Zensai Course presentation is always beautiful and surprising every time. Abalone Pasta is her signature dish, perfect pairing with a rich & sophisticated sake. Devin is an exceptional sommelier and always provides us with above & beyond service. He does excellent sake pairing. We had exclusive Nichi Nichi Tamasakae Sake from Kyoto recommended by Devin, which was fantastic. 3.5 hours dinner. Course $365 per person. Limited free street parking or valet. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

Sakizuke
Hime Sazae, Maitake, Snow Crab, Tosazu, Caviar

Hime Sazae for Sakizuke

Chefs Carole Lida & Niki Nakayama, our dear foodie friend Brian, & Sushi Chef Ryo-san from Bar Sawa

Non-alcoholic welcome drink


Sen Shishi no Sato Sparkling Sake


Exclusive Nichi Nichi Tamasakae Sake from Kyoto

Zensai

Zensai
Chawanmushi, Watermelon & Sansho, Sweet Corn, Green Bean & Gomae, Toro Tartare, Wagyu Beef & Wasabi Créme, Ika Karaage

Modern Zukuri
Tachiuo, Avocado, Cucumber, Ponzu Gelee

Owan
Vermilion Rockfish, Broccolini, Fingerling Potato, Sakura Flower

Iced Green Tea

Otsukuri
Traditional Sashimi

Yakimono
Ayu, Eggplant, Tomatillo

Mushimono

Mushimono
Dungeness Crab Shinjo, Winter Melon, Ginger

Nehan 2020



Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Pickled Cod Roe, Truffle, Kaiware

Niku
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, Charred Shishito Miso, Green Bean

Sunomono
Melon, Tomato, Apricot Dashi

Yuzu Sake



Sawaya Matsumono Kyoto



Shokuji
Nigiri Sushi – Tai, Otoro, Katsuo

Miso Soup

Shokuji
Nigiri Sushi

Blue Grab Handroll

Mizumono
Cherry Sorbet, Umeshiso, Elderflower

Yellow Peach, Sunflower Seed Nougatine, Praline Caramel, Sweet Corn Ice Cream, Miso ButterArare

Chocolate

Matcha

Devin, our favorite Sake Sommelier

Double the fun to dine w/ super foodie Brian and Sushi Chef Ryo-san from Bar Sawa

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