Is n/naka an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Los Angeles?

Yes — n/naka is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.

Where is n/naka located?

n/naka is located at 3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (,), Los Angeles, USA in the Palms neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at n/naka?

n/naka accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at n/naka?

n/naka sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles · Kaiseki · omakase

n/naka

Name: n/naka
Address: 3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (,), Los Angeles, USA
Telephone: +1 310-836-6252
Price range: ¥¥¥¥

KaisekiKaisekiOmakaseFine DiningMichelinCalifornia KaisekiChef's Table

Chef Niki Nakayama's two-Michelin-star California kaiseki in Palms — a 13-course seasonal progression that fuses traditional Japanese technique with local produce, documented on Netflix's Chef's Table.

Price: ¥¥¥¥
Area: Palms
Since: 2011
Chef: Niki Nakayama
Owner: Niki Nakayama & Carole Iida-Nakayama

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About

n/naka opened in 2011 under chef-owner Niki Nakayama, who trained in Japan and at Takao in Brentwood before developing her own California kaiseki idiom. Partner Carole Iida-Nakayama co-leads the kitchen. The restaurant earned its second Michelin star in 2019 and has held two stars since; a major renovation completed in 2024 refreshed the intimate dining room while preserving the seasonal omakase format.

Neighborhood & visiting

n/naka sits in Palms, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Two Michelin stars — LA's most celebrated kaiseki counter
Chef Niki Nakayama, featured on Netflix Chef's Table
Thirteen-course California kaiseki with seasonal, local ingredients
Intimate room renovated 2024; reservations via Tock

Links

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Frequently asked

About n/naka

Is n/naka an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Los Angeles?: Yes — n/naka is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is n/naka located?: n/naka is located at 3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (,), Los Angeles, USA in the Palms neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at n/naka?: n/naka accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at n/naka?: n/naka sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Los Angeles.

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