n/naka
Niki Nakayama’s kaiseki artistry in Palms
At n/naka, Chef Niki Nakayama presents a modern kaiseki menu that marries traditional Japanese techniques with Californian ingredients. The meal unfolds through a series of courses combining broths and more substantial plates such as grilled Miyazaki wagyu, scallops and Nakayama’s signature spaghetti with abalone, pickled cod roe and black truffle. The restaurant’s intimate setting and attentive service ensure each diner feels like a guest in Nakayama’s home. At the end of the evening, the chef personally greets each table, emphasising the hospitality at the heart of n/naka. Securing a reservation is challenging, but the experience rewards those who plan ahead.
Concierge briefing
n/naka leads Los Angeles's luxury dining scene with a $85 per guest tasting menu and meticulous service expectations. Use these notes to coordinate reservations and guest prep.
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Reservation intelligence
Prepaid tasting menu; reservations released quarterly and non‑refundable.
Request booking windowDress code & guest expectations
Smart casual
Operating hours
- Friday: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Saturday: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Key contacts
- Concierge line+1-310-836-6252
- Official siten-naka.com/
- Reservation portalexploretock.com/n-naka?utm_source=michelin
Spaghetti with abalone and truffle
Chef Nakayama’s signature dish: spaghetti tossed with tender abalone, pickled cod roe and black truffle.
- Investment
- $85 per guest
- Availability
- By invitation
- Dietary notes
- Contains shellfish and gluten
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Discuss membershipSignature Drink: Junmai daiginjo sake
A premium sake pairing recommended to accompany the kaiseki progression.
- Price
- $35
- Type
- alcoholic
- Serving
- 150 ml
- Origin
- Hyogo, Japan
- Vintage
- 2021
- ABV
- 15.5%
Signature Appetizer: Sea scallop sashimi with yuzu
Thinly sliced sea scallops drizzled with yuzu juice and garnished with micro herbs and roe.
- Price
- $32
- Serving
- individual
- Key Ingredients
- Scallops, yuzu, roe, herbs
- Dietary Notes
- Contains shellfish and fish eggs
Signature Dessert: Matcha panna cotta
Silky matcha‑infused panna cotta served with azuki bean paste and sesame brittle.
- Price
- $18
- Serving
- individual
- Key Ingredients
- Cream, matcha, sugar, gelatin, azuki beans, sesame
- Dietary Notes
- Contains dairy and sesame
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$85 per guest for the Spaghetti with abalone and truffle experience.
What is the dress code at n/naka?Read answer
Smart casual
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Prepaid tasting menu; reservations released quarterly and non‑refundable.