Nishitenma Nakamura

"At a traditional Japanese restaurant, Akemi Nakamura discovered the elegance of traditional multi-course meals; at a kappo, she acquired a gift for adapting cuisine to the needs of the moment. She even devoted herself to flower arrangement to better understand the spirit of gracious service. This accumulation of experiences is encapsulated in her appetisers, beautiful presentations that highlight the flavours of each ingredient. Dishes of depth and complexity emerge one by one from the kitchen, garnished with flowers and leaves of the season." - Michelin Inspector

"Chef Akemi Nakamura and her all-female staff have risen above Osaka’s male-dominated fine dining scene by delivering eye-catching kappo cuisine with gracious attention. Nishitemma Nakamura took home a Michelin star for its seasonal Japanese menu with sprinklings of Western ingredients like cheese and duck, paired with a fine selection of Burgundy wines. Among the food presentations inspired by ikebana, the ancient art of flower arrangement, Nakamura’s standout course is the hassun, a tray filled with small dishes that are bold, balanced, and visually playful." - La Carmina, Michael Sosnick

"A Michelin-starred restaurant offering tradition-steeped kaiseki, with chef-owner Akemi Nakamura known for her delicate preparation of squid sashimi." - Travel + Leisure Editors