One would be remiss to pass by this culinary revelation, nestled in Los Angeles’ Westside. Chef Niki Nakayama’s third project absolutely claims the charm of the old adage, dishing out Nakayama’s much-feted Modern Kaiseki in a sparse, undistracting setting befitting the attention the food deserves. Tasting menus of garden-fresh produce with a sophisticated twist place the diminutive restaurant firmly on must-visit lists, the extensive wine pairings – while impressive – playing second fiddle to the vast list of artisanal sakes.

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