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n/naka

Los Angeles, California, United StatesJapanese/Californian Kaiseki$85 per guest

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.

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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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Prepaid tasting menu; reservations released quarterly and non‑refundable.

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Dress 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

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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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Signature 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%
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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
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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.

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Smart casual

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Prepaid tasting menu; reservations released quarterly and non‑refundable.