Pho Saigon Pasteur@Alhambra ★

Vietnamese Pho in Alhambra. Signature Pho & Ribeye cooked in pot shabu shabu style. Write your name on waiting list upon arrival. Extra charge for non-cash payments. Parking in lot.

Pho & Ribeye $15.50
shabu shabu style hot pot served with 4oz premium ribeye steak

Rice Vermicelli with Grilled Lemongrass Beef $14.50

Pho & Ribeye $15.50

Pho & Ribeye $15.50

Pho & Ribeye $15.50

Condiments for Pho & Ribeye

Pho Saigon Pasteur
235 W Main St A,
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 545-2088
phosaigonpasteur.iposeats.com

Iyasaka Bar@Costa Mesa ★★★

Authentic Japanese Izakaya Bar. Good quality. Love Saba Battera. Stuffed Chicken Wing Gyoza was amazing. Traditional presentation. Specials available on blackboard. Table & bar seating available. Opens late till 2am. Takes reservations. Free parking in lot.

Saba Battera (Mackerel Pressed Sushi) $22

Highball $10

Higawari (Daily) Chef's Omakase Appetizer Plate $20

Double Ginger $15
grey goose, ginger liqueur & ginger ale

Teba Gyoza (Stuffed Chicken Wing) $12

Corn Ohba Kakiage (Corn & Shiso Leaf Tempura Fritter) $10

Sake Ikura Donabe Gohan $25
clay pot rice with salmon & salmon roe (takes 30-40 minutes)

Sake Lees Pudding $7

Iyasaka Restaurant Bar
320 Bristol St D,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 724-6582
https://iyasakabar.com/

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

n/naka 15th Anniversary. Exceptional Michelin Modern Kaiseki restaurant with beautiful presentation on my birthday. I made a photo book with photos I took since their opening 15 years ago for them. Was told that I was probably the only one that night who went there 15 years ago. Also rumor has it that I have the most complete record of their dishes. Well-balanced dishes through a journey of courses. Feels like family. 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 wine sommelier and offers excellent recommendations. Tasting course $395 per person. Corkage fee $85 for 720mL. Limited free street parking or valet. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

n/naka throughout the years since 2011 opening:
n/naka – March 13, 2026
n/naka – September 18, 2025
n/naka Valentine's – February 14, 2025
n/naka Osechi – December 30, 2024
n/naka – September 13, 2024
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 – October 20, 2022
n/naka – February 3, 2022
n/naka – July 1, 2021
Pandemic Special: n/naka Bento – April 30, 2021
Pandemic Special: n/naka Valentine's Bento – February 13, 2021
Pandemic Special: n/naka Ekiben – January 29, 2021
Pandemic Special: n/naka Bento – December 11, 2020
Pandemic Special: n/naka Bento – September 24, 2020
n/naka Opening Month – April 28, 2011

Zensai
White Asparagus Shira Ae, Strawberry Kanten, Wagyu Tukune, Sashimi Tartlet, Tempura, Potato + Caviar, Peas + Wasabi

Chef Niki

Devin, our favorite Wine Sommelier

Made a book for n/naka for their 15th anniversary with photos I took

Chef Carole & Chef Niki

Iced Ceremonial Matcha

Welcome Drink

Welcome Drink

Sakizuke
Maine Lobster, Carrot, Onion, Milk Bread
(reference to Carrot "Drop" in 2011)

Kuheiji Fukuji 2021 Vintage

Zensai
Potato + Caviar

Zensai
Sashimi Tartlet

Modern Zukuri
Spring Ocean Trout, Dutch White Asparagus, Miso Brown Butter, Tosazu

Owan
Asari Sumashi, Fennel

Otsukuri
Traditional Sashimi – Hotaru Ika (Firefly Squid), Akaisaki, Sawara, Bluefin Toro

Yakimono
Vermillion Rockfish (Kinki), Giant Kelp, Snap Pea, Kabosu, Sakura

Mushimono
Uni, Dungeness Crab, Baby Taro, Yuzu
(reference from 2017 & 2024)

Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Mentaiko, Truffle, Kaiware

Niku
A5 Wagyu, Fingerling Potatoes, Masago Arare, Pickled Pearl Onions, Black Vinegar + Ponzu
(reference from 2026)

Sunomono
Cara Cara, Kiwi, Raspberry, Lemon Verbena, Tapioca

Shokuji
Nigiri – Hirame, Zuke Maguro, Sayori

Miso Soup

Shokuji
Nigiri – Shiokko, Tachiuo, Uni Ikura

Devin

Blue Crab Hand Roll (optional)

Muzumono
White Grape Sorbet, Autumn Crisp Grapes, Tarragon, Jasmine Sencha, Konnyaku

Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream, Toasted Rice Tres Leches, Butter Cookie, Lilac Gel, Warabi Mochi

Matcha Tea Ceremony

Birthday Treat

Chef Niki with My Book

Chef Carole & Chef Niki with My Book

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