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Modern #Kaiseki cuisine from Chef Niki Nakayama and Chef Carole iida-Nakayama

Los Angeles, CA
Joined February 2015
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I’m so excited to share my take on Japanese kaiseki cuisine with you in my @MasterClass! My partner and sous chef, Carole, and I will teach you how to prepare sashimi, tempura, steamed dishes, perfect rice, and more at home. I hope you’ll join me! masterclass.com/nikinakayama
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Chef Niki Nakayama and partner and sous chef, Carole Iida-Nakayama, explain how a trip to Japan paved the way for their California-inspired modern kaiseki, which earned @nnakarestaurant two Michelin stars in 2019. bit.ly/2FfoIKW
We’re excited to launch our collaborative Ekiben Series - bento that highlight Los Angeles’ amazing culinary landscape. Our first Ekiben features Minh Phan and the porridges+puff’s team. We celebrate our… instagram.com/p/CEcYDZxhNJ1/…
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In August, families gather over vegan meals to celebrate Obon, a Japanese custom honoring ancestral spirits. Our new Vegan bento pays tribute to this tradition and highlights the summer harvest from our garden.… instagram.com/p/CDVKLsiBOfP/…
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We can’t wait to welcome you back when all of us feel just a bit safer. Until then, we whole heartedly thank you for your continued support of our take out bento options. Stay tuned for new options coming out soon.… instagram.com/p/CB90n4LBca7/…
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Super proud of our n/naka team for taking it upon themselves to organize this fundraising bake sale for the ACLU in support of Black Lives Matter. At a time of so much uncertainty and isolation, doing our best to… instagram.com/p/CBoArSSB3qR/…
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Watch in Link bio or IGTV to see full episode of LET’S TALK Live with my guest #michelinstar @nnakarestaurant chef nikinakayama #asianpacificamericanheritagemonth ... #letstalk #yutsai #live #grateful #gratitude… instagram.com/p/CArT1XdpkJT/… – at West Hollywood, CA
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Replying to @RobbReport
@RobbReport has the recap of last night’s #TopChef on @BravoTV . Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama of @nnakarestaurant appeared as guest judges, and served the contestants a traditional Japanese Kaiseki meal to help them understand the challenge. bravo.ly/2XlsaJp
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#Repost nikinakayama ・・・ My dear friend Alice Wu, @thatalicewu, wrote and directed one of my all time favorite movies, “Saving Face.” So, when she asked me to contribute a recipe for the viewing party for her new… instagram.com/p/B_qKpadhVUx/…
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Amazing! Niki Nakayama took a break from @nnakarestaurant -- yep, she's still working, even now -- to talk with @frankshyong and @jenyamato about growing up in the San Gabriel Valley, her go-to comfort foods and kaiseki. Thanks Chef! @nnakarestaurant podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Next week, our $38 bento with sushi is getting a makeover. We’ll be featuring some of our personal favorite bento items with our n/naka twists. . Wagyu meatballs . Crispy tuna “Kara-age” with jalapeño and cilantro… instagram.com/p/B_ZILztB41G/…
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New bento orders will be open every Saturday @10:00am via TOCK. Tamagoyaki(egg omelette) is one of the many things we make daily from scratch for your bento. Deliciousness comes from heart, effort, and care. Our… instagram.com/p/B-RCuPFh2Vv/…
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n/naka’s $38 bento with sushi will be available from Monday for pick up only. Online ordering through TOCK is available now. We’re hoping to bring you a bit of joy during these uncertain… instagram.com/p/B-BVD7-BLGU/…
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Cover star of Salty Vol 4 Chef Niki Nakayama nikinakayama of @nnakarestaurant **: "One of the best energies that you can harness to survive in this industry is grit. I think even when it’s not working out you have to… instagram.com/p/B7e26fXBsUQ/… – at Los Angeles, CA
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Emma Bengstton, the head chef of two-Michelin-starred Aquavit in NYC, is famous for her complicated arctic bird’s nest dessert trib.al/xuLiokC