n/naka
📍 3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA
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Google: 4.9 • TripAdvisor: 5
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Located in the heart of Los Angeles, n/naka is a culinary gem that seamlessly blends traditional Japanese kaiseki with a modern Californian twist. The restaurant, helmed by the talented Chef Niki Nakayama, offers a meticulously crafted tasting menu that changes seasonally, ensuring each visit presents something new and exciting. Diners are welcomed into a chic yet unpretentious space, where warm and friendly service complements the exquisite food presentation. With an impressive Google rating of 4.9 and a perfect 5.0 on TripAdvisor, n/naka is not just a meal but an unforgettable dining experience that has captured the hearts of locals and tourists alike. The combination of innovative dishes, attentive service, and a cozy atmosphere makes it a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts.
Signature Dishes
- •Lobster croquette
- •Pasta with fish roe, abalone, and truffles
- •Fried fish
- •Truffle spaghetti
- •A5 wagyu
Overall rating 4.9 / 5 (665 reviews)
Google: 4.9 (487 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 5 (178 reviews)
Customer Reviews
n/naka is simply stunning from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted and lead to our table. The space itself is gorgeous. The service is warm, friendly and approachable - never stuffy or stiff as some might expect of a 2 star Michelin restaurant. The menu is an exquisite journey - each course a work of art that builds on itself. The tasting menu changes 5 times a year. The highlights during our meal were the lobster croquette and the pasta with fish roe, abalone and truffles. Everything was incredible, but these 2 dishes were decadent and delicious. The meal is an experience to remember. There are those meals that stay with you for your lifetime, and Chef Niki has meticulously created that for diners here.
It was simply an unforgettable evening. The food was indescribably delicious. So much attention to detail, so tasty and diverse. Simply brilliant. And the staff was so kind and incredibly attentive. World-class. And the wine pairing and the selected Sakes were fantastic. It was a great honor and joy for us to dine there and have such an unforgettable evening. 20 of 5 Stars!!!
N/naka is a 2-star restaurant in downtown LA. Valet parking is available at US$ 12/car. The restaurant’s simple yet chic interior design matches very well with Chef Niki Nakayama’s modern kaiseki concept which fuses local fresh ingredients with her Japanese root. While the young servers are friendly and efficient, their dish introductions can be overwhelming due to their talking speed and loaded information. The New Year version of the 13-course seasonal omakase dinner (US$ 365/person) is fresh, vibrant, delicious, and comes with surprises. Highly recommend to try at least once!
N/Naka is an extraordinary dining establishment that offers an exquisite culinary experience. Led by Chef Niki Nakayama, the restaurant showcases an impressive blend of Japanese and Californian cuisine.