LA welcomes visitors to an exceptional Kaiseki dining experience, graced by Michelin-Star Chef Hiroo Nagahara, in Los Angeles.
Prepare for an exquisite culinary journey as renowned chef Hiroo Nagahara brings his modern take on traditional Japanese kaiseki dining to Los Angeles. The Limited-Time Kaiseki Dinner Pop-Ups will take place at the acclaimed our website restaurant space on the 5th floor of Ovation Hollywood (formerly Hollywood & Highland) from Friday, November 4 to Saturday, December 17, 2022.
These intimate dining experiences will accommodate approximately 12 diners per session, with two seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. for the kaiseki pop-ups. Each session will last approximately 2 - 2.5 hours, offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the multi-course structure, visual aesthetics, balance of taste, texture, and the importance of seasonal and local ingredients that define kaiseki.
The eight-course kaiseki dinner, presented by Chef Nagahara, will feature a variety of delectable dishes such as Opening Bites, Fall Harvest, Vegetable Ash Brioche a Tete, BBQ King Crab & Astrea Caviar, Kagoshima Sujiara, Dry Aged Sashimi, New Zealand Langoustine & Hokkaido Uni, Char Siu A5 Miyazaki-Gyu & Matsutake Mushroom, 30-day Dry Aged Tyee & Wagyu Onion Marmalade Donabe Rice, Fish Fumet Miso Soup, Coconut Parfait, Terry Ranch Yellow Peach, and Candies & Confections. Optional beverage pairings and a la carte selections will be available for purchase onsite.
It's important to note that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition. For this reason, menu substitutions are respectfully declined and the menu is subject to change based on seasonality and availability.
Chef Hiroo Nagahara, with his extensive experience at Michelin-starred venues including Charlie Trotter, Guy Savoy, Kagurazaka-Ishikawa, and Narisawa, promises a truly unforgettable dining experience. These kaiseki pop-ups are part of our website, an innovative, worldwide project with three hubs - London, Los Angeles, and São Paulo - conceived by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, offering a place of new discovery that transcends physical and conceptual boundaries, creating experiences that reflect the best of Japan through its spaces and diverse programs.
To book your seat at one of these exclusive kaiseki dinner pop-ups, prepaid reservations must be made online in advance, and group reservations must be made together. For more details, it would be best to contact the organisers directly or check their official website for updates. If you are interested in kaiseki or modern Japanese dining experiences in Los Angeles, you might consider visiting **N/Naka**, which offers a renowned kaiseki experience with a focus on multiple courses and farm-fresh ingredients.
We hope you're as excited as we are for these unique dining experiences. Bon appétit!
- Kaiseki, a traditional Japanese cuisine, is renowned for its artful presentation and balance of taste, texture, and seasonal ingredients.
- Chef Hiroo Nagahara, with his experience at Michelin-starred venues, brings his modern take on kaiseki to Los Angeles.
- The Limited-Time Kaiseki Dinner Pop-Ups offer guests a chance to immerse in kaiseki's multi-course structure and visual aesthetics.
- The kaiseki pop-ups will feature a variety of delectable dishes, including Opening Bites, Char Siu A5 Miyazaki-Gyu, and Coconut Parfait.
- Consuming raw or undercooked meals may increase the risk for foodborne illness, so menu substitutions are respectfully declined.
- Chef Nagahara's pop-ups are part of a global project by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, bringing Japan's best to cities like London, Los Angeles, and São Paulo.
- Prepaid reservations for these exclusive dining experiences must be made online in advance, with group reservations also available.
- If you're interested in kaiseki or modern Japanese dining in Los Angeles, consider visiting N/Naka, offering a renowned kaiseki experience with farm-fresh ingredients.
- The importance of sustainable living and healthy cooking is reflected in the use of seasonal and local ingredients in kaiseki cuisine.
- The kaiseki pop-ups provide a unique entertainment experience, blending food-and-drink, travel, and social media into a cultural-travel adventure.
- Celebrities and fans of adventurous travel might find these kaiseki pop-ups fascinating, offering a glimpse into the world of global cuisines and pop-culture.
- With policy-and-legislation increasingly focusing on food safety, it's essential to ensure that food-and-drink establishments maintain the highest standards of hygiene and caution.
