Best Tasting Menus Restaurants in Palms Cheviot Hills (90034)
2 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Essential Picks
#1
n/naka
9.3
Chef Niki Nakayama’s modern kaiseki is the defining special-occasion meal on the Westside, balancing deep Japanese technique with California seasonality. Courses move from feather-light dashi and pristine sashimi to warm, comforting clay-pot and grill moments, all paced with quiet precision. Reservations are tough, but the experience feels intimate and personal from first bite to final dessert.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal kaiseki tasting menu, Abalone spaghetti with mentaiko and black truffle, Miyazaki wagyu course when offered
What makes it special: A Michelin-starred, contemporary kaiseki tasting led by Chef Niki Nakayama.
Notable Picks
8.3
The original Sushi Zo counter delivers an omakase that’s disciplined and fish-first, with an Edo-leaning progression that stays elegant rather than flashy. It’s a minimalist room where the craft speaks loudest, and the best bites land with quiet precision.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omakase nigiri progression, Zuke toro, Uni with warm rice
What makes it special: Pure omakase-only Edo nigiri with meticulous rice-and-fish balance.