West Hollywood · Japanese · Izakaya
Niki Nakayama's West Hollywood izakaya — the approachable sister to n/naka, with wagyu skewers, uni pasta, and Japanese whisky highballs
n/soto is the more accessible expression of what Niki Nakayama does — a West Hollywood izakaya that draws on the same Japanese sensibility and technical precision as her two-Michelin-star n/naka, but in a format that accommodates drop-in drinks, small plates, and something closer to a casual evening out. The wagyu beef skewers, basted over binchōtan and served with a dipping salt, are as good as anything on the menu at twice the price. The uni pasta carries the creaminess that only sea urchin fat can produce. The Japanese whisky highball is the drink to order, made properly with a large ice sphere and house-carbonated water. The room is sleek, the energy is reliably good, and the kitchen behind it means the food is always more serious than the setting implies.
n/soto is niki Nakayama's West Hollywood izakaya — the approachable sister to n/naka, with wagyu skewers, uni pasta, and Japanese whisky highballs. Regulars order wagyu beef skewers and uni pasta.
n/soto is priced at $$$ — approx. $40–$75 per person.
n/soto uses Resy for reservations. Book online at Resy or call (323) 424-7070 directly. The badge at the top of this page shows whether there are tables left tonight.
n/soto is at 8265 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046, in West Hollywood. Street parking on Santa Monica Blvd; metered lots nearby
n/soto is open Mon–Thu 5:30–10:30 PM · Fri–Sat 5:30–11:30 PM · Sun 5–10 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.