nNaka is an upscale Japanese restaurant with tasting menus prepared by chef Niki Nakayama, served in a modern setting establishment. It just received Two Michelin Stars this year in 2019.
This can be found on their website under the About section:
” The whole of a meal is as important as the sum of its parts. At n/naka, we are devoted to providing a unique and satisfying dining experience through our interpretation of kaiseki. This traditional Japanese culinary art form reflects the ever-changing rhythms of the earth by taking the freshest seasonal ingredients and presenting them in their most natural states. Using the very best ingredients we have access to is true kaiseki; we proudly serve vegetables from our own organic garden built and maintained by our friends at Farmscape Gardens. We take great care in preparing a beautiful plate and believe that the more involvement we put into a meal — no shortcuts — the more connected we feel to the food and to your experience of it. Through a meaningful balance of both traditional and modern techniques, Chef Niki Nakayama is committed to creating a meal that will engage your attention — it’s about enjoying the moment, the current offerings of the season, and ultimately, the food in front of you. “
It is located in Los Angeles at 3455 S. OVERLAND AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CA 90034.
It is extremely difficult to get reservations and it is highly recommended to make a reservation far in advance. And it’s also better if you know someone.
We made our reservation in November for the month of February. The week of Valentine’s Day in fact. We were celebrating my birthday, our 13 year anniversary AND Valentine’s Day all in one.
My sister had been twice already and always raves about it. I always see her photos and wondered about it so finally we made a reservation to go. I love when food imitates art. And the Japanese cuisine always makes the most delicate looking dishes with so much color and garnish.
Husband’s dish had grilled Wagyu Beef instead.
We really enjoyed this restaurant’s experience. The service was impeccable and even though each dish looked small, with all the courses added together, we were pretty full by the end of the night.
We would probably go back again in a couple of years, but probably not an annual place to go.