Poetry in Slow Motion at n/naka


Otoro sushi at n/naka.; Credit: Anne FishbeinOtoro sushi at n/naka.; Credit: Anne Fishbein

At n/naka, chef Niki Nakayama presents a modern interpretation of kaiseki, though not too modern. The ceremony, the carefully calibrated order of dishes, the tradition of using the materials at hand carefully and wisely — all of these are alive and well at n/naka.



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