n/naka

4.8

300 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

In the heart of downtown Los Angeles is n/naka. This is no ordinary dining establishment. Here you don't just get dinner, you get a whole dining experience unlike any other. Founded and run by Niki Nakayama, n/naka provides authentic modern Japanese kaiseki cuisine, formal Japanese seasonal dining served with many courses. Kaiseki dining includes the freshest ingredients possible presented in their most natural state. Since being featured on "The Chef's Table," n/naka has become quite popular. The experience features 13 delicious courses, no ordering necessary. They can range from anything such as the chef's version of sashimi to an inspired, modern seafood dish. Just tell the staff about any food allergies or restrictions, and the menu is created for you.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Phone number
(310) 836-6252
Website
http://www.n-naka.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Niki Nakayama
Private party facilities
n/naka is available for private parties and is happy to assist you in planning your event. For more information, please contact us at info@n-naka.com or 310.836.6252

Location
3455 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034
Area
Culver City
Cross Street
Lawler
Parking details
Street parking is also available.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sakizuke
(A pairing of something common and something unique) zucchini blossom, blue crab, sanbai-zu gelée, carrot sorbet french sparkling, domaine rosier "cuvée jean philippe", blanquette de limoux, france 2010
Zensai
(Main seasonal ingredient presented as an appetizer) australian blue shrimp, ankimo foie gras, big eye tuna, hirame ceviche verdejo, martinsancho, rueda, spain 2010
Modern Zakuri
(A modern interpretation of sashimi) seared smoked albacore, tuna tonnato, ponzu pinot blanc, dopff & irion, alsace, france 2007
Owan
(Still water) baby corn soup, snow crab roero arneis, giovanni almondo "bricco del ciliegie", piedmont, italy 2011
Otsukuri
(Traditional sashimi) blue fin tuna o-toro, halibut, kampachi, maine lobster, kumamoto oyster sake junmai ginjo, "shichida" tenzen brewery, saga, japan
Mushimono
(Steamed dish) clam, seabass, soy garlic muller thurgau, kurtatsch cortaccia, alto adige, italy 2010
Yakimono
(Grilled dish) alaskan king crab, shitake mushroom, mitsuba picpoul de pinet, domaine de laurier, languedoc, france 2010
Shiizakana
(Not bound by tradition, chef's choice dish) shaved black abalone spaghettini, pickled cod roe, italian summer truffles, garlic, ponzu, daikon radish sprouts greco di tufo, villa mathilde, campania, Italy 2010
Niku
(Meat course) japan matsuzaka a5 wagyu beef sake junmai yamahai karakuchi, tenzen "shichida" brewery, saga, japan
Sunomono
(Vinegared salad) black tiger shrimp, white sturgeon caviar, yuzu miso yuzu sake, yuzu omoi, yamamoto, japan
Shokuji One
(Rice dish - sushi) tai, big eye tuna o-toro, aji mackerel, amaebi, shima aji, uni sake junmai yamahai karakuchi, tenzen "shichida" brewery, saga, japan
Shokuji Two
(Rice dish) soba noodles, kombu dashi
Mizumono
(Dessert) passion fruit, french vanilla bean ice cream, black sesame crème brûlée, seasonal fruit hojita tea and muscat de beaumes de venise, delas, rhône valley, france 2010

What 300 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
0.3Value

Noise • Moderate

300 Reviews

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GoinOut
Los Angeles
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Reviewed on 11 July 2016
1. Overall 5
We went there a few months ago and will be going again August 25th. Expensive and worth it. It is not really a meal, it is an experience, a great time to spend with family and friends. The meal takes nearly 3 hours to work through. There are thirteen or more courses and although I cannot describe in detail each courses, I can tell you that two or three bites add up. I am not an expert in this style of Japanese cuisine, but I think any and all that enjoy a good meal should go... Since there are no choices in what is placed before you, just go and enjoy. My sons and I had a wonderful time. So good, that we are going back with my wife as well....
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 March 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible! I had way high expectations and N/naka delivered. Service was exquisite and warm. The food was flat out art work. Plus it was delicious, not just for show. Wine list was good and we enjoyed the gruner veltliner. The best part was a visit from Niki and Carol. They were gracious and lovely. Thank you!
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
n'naka was a phenomenal dining experience my friends and I will never forget and will hopefully experience again. From the very moment you walk through the unassuming door until the moment you walk out the door and your car is waiting for you as you step on the sidewalk, Nikki and her outstanding team take care of every detail to make your time with them one you will never forget. The food blew my mind -- presentations were gorgeous, the flavors exploding, and everything is exceptionally explained to you by your waitstaff. We kept asking for more courses! The service was amazing. I left feeling like I made a slew of new friends. Definitely will be back.
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OmarT
Central Coast
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best experience of my life every time I go to n/naka
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RichardF
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is, hands down, the best meal I have ever enjoyed. The service was impeccable, the ambiance romantic, and the food singular. The team at n/naka has perfected the art of dining, but their humility shines even brighter than their talent. This is not an experience to miss.
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dianed
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we completely enjoyed our experience at naka, down to the last drop of perfectly appointed wine, paired for our meal - (highly recommend). we absolutely adored our server, who is very near right in saying that the japanese can also make a very worthy italian style pasta! she was a joy and was the surprise to our evening.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing!!!! Would love to go back again and again. Thank you Chef Niki and the n/naka staff!
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RogueLB
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consider this one of the best restaurants in LA and it feels Michelin Star worthy to me! Love the food and wine pairing and Chef Nakayama is amazing at her craft!!!
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Stone
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We intended to do it for our 35th anniversary; however, we couldn't get the date we want and with only two seats available. But the dinner turns out to be a wonderful experience for us: 13 courses of small but carefully prepared to gradually turning up our appetite pairing with 10 glasses of wine and/or sake... It's not hard to imagine how satisfied we were in the end.
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eskargo
Portland
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
chef came out to meet our group at the end of the meal... nice touch. also, you get a polaroid as a momento
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3455 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034

Additional information

Cross Street
Lawler
Area
Culver City
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is also available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Niki Nakayama
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.n-naka.com/
Phone number
(310) 836-6252
Private party facilities
n/naka is available for private parties and is happy to assist you in planning your event. For more information, please contact us at info@n-naka.com or 310.836.6252

n/naka

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Menu

Main

Sakizuke

Zensai

Modern Zakuri

Owan

Otsukuri

Mushimono

Yakimono

Shiizakana

Niku

Sunomono

Shokuji One

Shokuji Two

Mizumono

What 300 people are saying

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