Emi Nakata

Omakase-style Japanese dining, at your table. · Costa Mesa, CA

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Service Formats
Individually PlatedMultiple CourseCooking Class
Cuisine Specialties
Japanese
Dietary Accommodations
PescatarianShellfish-FreeNut-FreeGluten-Free

About Me

Hi, I'm Emi. I trained in kaiseki kitchens before moving to Orange County, and I cook the way those kitchens taught me: seasonal above all, nothing wasted, every plate intentional. Dinners are omakase-style — you tell me what you love and what to avoid, and I build the night around the best of that morning's market. I also teach relaxed hand-roll classes for groups who want to get their hands in the rice.


My Offers & Experiences

Book directly or use as a starting point for a custom request.

Private
$194.70 / guest
Seasonal Kaiseki Lunch
2–8 guests · 3 hours
Public
$178.25 / ticket
Omakase Under the Sky
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00pm

Menu Example

  1. First

    Chawanmushi

    Savory egg custard, dashi, mitsuba

  2. Second

    Seasonal sashimi

    That morning's market selection

  3. Main

    Miso-glazed black cod

    Charred scallion, pickled daikon

  4. Dessert

    Matcha pot de crème

    Black sesame tuile


Service Area & Team

Cities served

Costa Mesa, CA · Newport Beach, CA · Irvine, CA · Huntington Beach, CA · Santa Ana, CA. Open to bookings beyond these areas if travel is compensated.

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