Michelin Stars Meet Kaiseki Cuisine: How n/naka is Transforming L.A. Dining!

How Michelin-Starred n/naka reimagines a Kaiseki Menu in Los Angeles | Made In Cookware
This week, we visited Chefs, Co-Owners, and Made In customers Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama of LA's iconic n/naka, a hyper-seasonal restaurant with a 13-course tasting menu and 2 Michelin stars. Despite its inconspicuous locale-n/naka is in a strip mall, flanked on either side by a CPA and a neighborhood pharmacy-the menu follows the traditional structure of kaiseki, a formal Japanese dining style with historic ties to Zen Buddhist monks, imperial courtiers, and samurai elite. In this behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most illustrious restaurants, Chefs Nakayama and Iida-Nakayama reflect on the philosophy that drives both new Californian cuisine and kaiseki: a reverential devotion to seasonality.
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[@shawnhampton8503]

These women cook with so much heart. What a place and food experience. Love it.

[@thefallenrobin8960]

The passion and respect they have for their craft is truly inspirational.

[@chip_malt]

Never knew! Very cool

[@Matt-zp7nv]

the attention to detail is mind blowing.

[@janaimartinez3476]

Stunning in every way. Thank you, Chef!

[@kylewozniak6792]

That restaurant is so beautiful! Also love the look of that stockpot

[@mattgunderson350]

What an awesome profile of n/naka

[@vcross05]

that abalone pasta dish looks incredible.

[@adamnesto7587]

immediately saved in google maps as "want to go"

[@rhodaboone2730]

The plating is unbelievably gorgeous!

[@MadeInCookware]

Right?! :)

[@faafafineartist]

Beautiful.

[@lixompasteur4814]

tried to book this restaurant since 2018 but could not