Congratulation to Our Michelin Award Winners in California

The prestigious Michelin star is the ultimate symbol of culinary excellence as it is awarded only to a few select restaurants. Eateries that make the grade can be awarded one, two, or three stars, and the accolade is much-coveted by chefs around the world. The rigorous judging criteria is the same for every restaurant, focusing on the quality of the ingredients, cooking techniques and, most importantly, taste. It has been our privilege to support the following award winners in any way possible along their path towards achieving this momentous award.

Congratulations!

n/naka

(Two Stars)

Crafted through the Japanese culinary art form of kaiseki (exquisite meals of many small courses designed to reflect the mood of the season), Chef Niki Nakayama meticulously creates feasts that engages your senses with a balance of both traditional and modern techniques.

3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034

310-836-6252

https://n-naka.com/

Hayato

(Two Stars)

Hayato is Omakase-style fine dining served at a small intimate counter, featuring raw & cooked Japanese food. Dining here showcases the work of master craftspeople in many fields. Potters, fishmongers, carpenters, kimono makers, tea masters, sake brewers and countless other artisans are all part of the team that creates an amazing Japanese dining experience.

1320 E 7^th Street Suite 126 Los Angeles, CA 90021

213-395-0607

https://hayatorestaurant.com/

Kato

(One Star)

Kato is a Taiwanese Restaurant that incorporates seafood and Asian American nostalgia. Chef Jon Yao creates contemporary food that is both simple and complex at the same time. The small dining room is both warm and lively, the servers are knowledgeable and passionate about the food they serve. The end result is a consistently creative and elegant experience.

11925 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

424-535-3041

https://www.katorestaurant.com/menu

Nozawa Bar

(One Star)

Nozawa Bar serves fine tradition-based omakase multi-course menu that features many of the more adventurous sushi items that dedicated sushi eaters crave. Master Chef Osamu Fujita creates a menu early each morning and each course is served to all guests at once. The ambiance and cadence of the meal have been meticulously crafted to allow for a truly unique and enjoyable experience.

212 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 9021

424-216-6158

https://www.nozawabar.com/

Bistro Na

(One Star)

Diners at Bistro Na’s will find themselves traveling back to the last imperial dynasty of China to take part in a stunning Chinese culinary experience that mixes art with aesthetics. Manchu dishes are carefully crafted with superior ingredients hand-picked and prepared by Chef Tian and paired with European, Japanese, American influences.