5/5 Gilad M. 5 months ago on Google
Hidden
behind
the
Japan
House
in
LA
is
a
traditional
kaiseki
experience
that
feels
like
you
were
transported
to
Japan.
UKA
embodies
fine
dining.
The
seating
consists
of
a
set
of
tables
with
views
of
the
LA
skyline
and
a
chef's
counter.
We
had
reservations
at
the
chef's
counter.
The
entire
meal
was
astounding.
The
food
was
some
of
the
best
I
have
ever
had
and
the
way
that
the
chef
played
with
flavors
was
spectacular.
The
first
dish,
the
dashi,
showed
a
depth
of
knowledge
on
flavor
that
blew
me
away.
The
chef
also
delighted
us
with
a
surprise
course
that
was
not
on
the
9
course
menu.
There
was
so
much
though
and
attention
to
detail
in
each
course.
I
also
particularly
want
to
commend
the
hospitality,
ambience,
and
staff.
I
truly
believe
that
at
the
highest
levels
of
fine
dining,
where
I
would
put
UKA,
one
experience
elevates
itself
above
others
by
the
small,
almost
unnoticeable,
attention
to
details
for
the
staff.
Everyone
was
so
polite
and
communicated
information
about
the
guests
to
one
another
so
that
each
member
of
the
staff
was
aware
of
what
the
patrons
likes.
For
example,
when
we
finished
our
meal,
we
were
offered
a
citrus
drink,
a
flavor
my
girlfriend
had
mentioned
she
enjoyed
in
the
first
sake
she
tried.
It
was
that
level
of
hospitality
and
the
extremely
magnificent
flavors
that
distinguished
UKA
from
some
of
the
other
fine
dining
meals
I
have
had.
I
also
had
the
absolute
pleasure
of
talking
with
the
chefs
after
the
meal.
The
head
chef
was
so
friendly
and
informative,
and
I
could
go
on,
but
I
could
really
rave
about
UKA
forever.
I
am
very
excited
about
following
the
progression
of
the
restaurant
and
plan
on
recommending
the
place
to
everyone
I
speak
to.
I
can't
wait
to
go
back.
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