n/soto

n/soto is the more accessible sister restaurant to the celebrated n/naka, bringing chefs Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama's Japanese-California sensibility to a casual izakaya format in Mid-City. Led by head chef Yoji Tajima, the menu moves between inventive small plates like agedashi mochi and carrot tartare, seasonal donabe rice, and cocktails built on aged sake. It was ranked #90 on the LA Times's 2024 list of 101 best restaurants and #196 in North America by Opinionated About Dining for 2025. The room is a relaxed, minimalist space designed for shared plates and lingering over drinks.