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n/naka

Tracked on 5 lists across 5 authorities, ranked as high as #83.

3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA Website ↗ Japanese

Securing a reservation is no easy task, but once inside this intimate, wonderfully stylish room, you’ll find a warm and graceful dining experience. The finely suited and hospitable team are an extension of Chef Niki Nakayama, who presents her interpretation of kaiseki by drawing upon seafood, meat, and produce sourced mostly across Japan and California. Ever changing, the coursed tasting weaves together delicate, aromatic broths with heartier fare like grilled Miyazaki wagyu and scallops all seasoned with a generally light touch. The only dish to never leave the menu is an artful twirl of al dente spaghetti dressed with tender abalone, pickled cod roe, and black truffle. As the meal ends, Chef Nakayama greets tables for one final personal touch.

The record

Every list it's on

n/naka appears on 5 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 1, and written up on 4 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.

Ranked & rated
oadguides.comTop Restaurants in North America 20262026
#83
Reviewed & mentioned
JamesbeardThe 2026 James Beard Award Nominees2026
Reviewed
Los Angeles TimesThese are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles2026
Reviewed
Michelin Master Restaurants All Categories_July16_2026 USA 2026michelin master restaurants all categories_July16_2026 USA 20262026
Listed
jamesbeard.orgThe 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2026
Listed