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n/soto

IzakayaIzakayaSake BarMichelin BibKushiyakin/naka Sibling

Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama's Michelin Bib Gourmand izakaya in Mid-City — the more approachable sibling to n/naka, centered on kushiyaki, sashimi, and sake.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Mid-City
Since
2022
Chef
Niki Nakayama & Carole Iida-Nakayama
n/soto — authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles, Mid-City
Plate № 18
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About
n/soto opened in 2022 as the first secondary concept from the chefs behind n/naka. Executive Chef Yoji Tajima manages the day-to-day kitchen alongside Nakayama and Iida-Nakayama. The restaurant received a Michelin Bib Gourmand and has been praised for translating n/naka's culinary seriousness into an izakaya format accessible to walk-in guests.
Neighborhood & visiting

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

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Michelin Bib Gourmand (2023–2025 California Guide)
  • Sibling concept to two-Michelin-star n/naka
  • Chefs Nakayama and Iida-Nakayama; exec chef Yoji Tajima
  • Kushiyaki, sashimi, and deep sake program in Mid-City
Links
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Frequently asked

About n/soto

Is n/soto an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?
Yes — n/soto is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is n/soto located?
n/soto is located at 4566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016, Los Angeles, USA in the Mid-City neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at n/soto?
n/soto accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at n/soto?
n/soto sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.
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