I was honestly blown away by this restaurant. I came in not expecting much, but dish after dish, my taste buds just kept getting happier. It's one of those meals where you keep looking at each other like... "wait, everything is good??" First off -- the location and ambiance. It's tucked into a quiet neighborhood, and the building itself is covered in vines, which already sets the tone. Inside, it's incredibly cozy. There are nicely partitioned booths for a more intimate feel, standard tables in the center, and even patio seating outside. Honestly, there's not a bad seat in the house -- everything feels warm and inviting. Drinks were creative and thoughtful: * Drops of Darkness -- an Old Fashioned with black sesame notes, served with a sesame brittle that was unexpectedly delicious * Mugi Highball -- decent, but nothing standout Now onto the food (aka the real star of the show): * Edamame - edamame is edamame, can't complain * Milk Bread Toast - surprisingly good. Comes with four small toasts and an albacore dip that tastes like an elevated tuna sandwich (in the best way) * Sweet Soy Chili Wings - MUST ORDER. Super saucy, crispy skin, and incredibly juicy and tender inside * Sashimi Moriawase - great value for the quality. Everything was fresh and well-selected (not filler fish). Add the uni -- worth it * Tsukune - generously sized, perfectly seasoned, and so moist * Buta Enoki - exactly like those viral cooking reels (enoki wrapped in thinly sliced meat), but grilled. Simple and satisfying * Agedashi Mochi - this was divine. Shrimp and mushroom wrapped in shiso leaf, lightly fried. Pro tip: fish the mochi out of the broth early -- it soaks everything up and can get overly salty/soggy if left too long * Market & Shrimp Tempura - lightly battered (not the thick, ultra-crispy kind). Still good, just different from what you might expect. The green tea salt with the shrimp is a must * Lamb Chops - beautifully seasoned and cooked. Only downside: no knife provided, which made it a bit tricky to eat * Sweet Potato Pudding - the kokuto syrup adds this deep, smoky caramel flavor that really elevates the dish. I just wish there was more of it * Warm Hojicha Cake - SO good. Think lava cake, but less sweet with a subtle smokiness from the hojicha. Perfectly balanced and not overly rich Service is casual but attentive -- they check in just enough without hovering, which I really appreciated. They do offer valet, but you can also find street parking if you're willing to look a bit. Overall, I would 100% come back. This is one of those spots that quietly impresses you and then suddenly becomes a place you can't stop thinking about. read more

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Finally got a chance to go to N/Soto after really enjoying n/naka! We ordered a variety of things including the milk bread toast, snow crab monaka, daikon radish salad (very refreshing), tori negi, and a variety of sushi. Everything was delicious! We chose to sit outside on the patio and I'm glad we did, it was covered with heaters and quieter than inside. Service was great. Overall, a nice place for a date or catch up dinner. read more

N/Soto is a high end Japanese restaurant in LA. This spot serves really nice sushi and some great Japanese dishes. They encourage sharing, so I recommend trying a lot of little things! The restaurant is quite small, so make sure to reserve ahead of time! The service was very friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed the Australian Wagyu Skewers as well as the Sashimi Moriawase! The only thing that was disappointing was the Chicken Thigh Skewers which were a little tough. Overall, everything was pretty delicious! Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Visited this location on a date this past weekend and was thoroughly impressed. We were seated promptly at the bar after making reservations on Ressy the day before. The servers and bartenders were attentive and gave us thoughtful recommendations. Each order we placed came out within a few minutes and we hardly had to wait for any of the dishes, which was a huge plus. Some of our favorites from what we ordered was the blue crab handroll, toro kaluga nigiri, soto roll, and the ebi nigiri with fried prawn heads. Overall it was an amazing experience and we are dying to come back for our next fix. read more

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Had the opportunity to try this restaurant a while ago after having a great experience at a n/naka, a restaurant started by the same chef. This was a great experience to try dishes that were just as detailed and interesting as n/naka without the more serious, quiet and for me, nerve racking experience of a set-course tasting menu. We were sat at the bar, but many tables are available and the noise level of people chatting here was much higher here than at n/naka. This restaurant seemed to have a more casual, chatting atmosphere than the other. Couldn't resist a drink in a whale cup, which tasted pretty good. All the dishes had multiple elements on it that didn't feel like they were just piling on expensive ingredients onto each other just for the heck of it. The menu has many options and we were able to try the King Krab Monaka and the Bone Marrow, both of which I'd recommend. Also a Resy restaurant for those with a biannual and quarterly credit they have to burn on a Gold or Platinum. That's just a bonus on top of being able to try this place. read more

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N/Soto was offering a special early bird tasting menu, so we had to give it a try. The menu is set, featuring 5 courses, plus ice cream. Every course was delicious. The fish was top quality. The staff was helpful and friendly, taking the time to explain each course. Street and valet parking are available. read more

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N/Soto was truly a night to remember. This was a RESY booking with the intent of taking advantage of AMEX perks, and while we originally planned on just a few bites, the food was so good that we ended up ordering far more than expected. Our bill came out to over $220 before tip, and honestly, it was easy to see how we got there. We ordered a wide range of dishes, including the house-made tofu, Brussels sprouts and salmon skin salad, snow crab monaka, tori negi, saba kushiyaki, Mt. Fuji nigiri, flounder sashimi, king crab hand roll, and black cod tempura. There were some real standouts. The house-made tofu was silky and delicate, and the salmon skin and Brussels sprout salad was one of our favorites of the night -- perfectly balanced with great texture and flavor. The tori negi and saba kushiyaki were cooked beautifully, and the Mt. Fuji nigiri and flounder sashimi showcased excellent fish quality and restraint. That said, not everything landed. The snow crab monaka came on a rice cracker that tasted noticeably stale to us. It may have been intentional, but the texture took away from the dish rather than enhancing it. The biggest disappointment, however, was the king crab hand roll. Our general rule is simple: do not pair mayo with luxurious ingredients. In this case, the mayo completely masked the delicate sweetness of the crab and dulled what should have been a highlight dish. Even with a few missteps, the overall execution, creativity, and depth of the menu made this a memorable experience. N/Soto is a place where it's very easy to over-order -- and mostly worth it. Food: 4.5/5 - High highs, a few misses Service: 5/5 - Attentive, polished, and well-paced Ambiance: 4.5/5 - Stylish, energetic, and perfect for a long dinner read more

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Great place for sushi and yakitori, plus they have nice Japanese whiskey selection. I tried the tasting menu, and we ordered a few skewers. The tasting menu was just perfect, from the starter with the wow presentation, followed by the sashimi, which was a new experience too, to mix the egg yolk with the sashimi and seasoning. For the yakitori, I really enjoyed the mushroom from teh presentation to the sauce. The server also recommended their house's famous thick-cut beef tongue. One interesting thing was that different servers would make teh same recommendation about the rice entree, which makes it very corporate trained. read more

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SOOOO DANG GOOD... Dare I say my fave in town? I came with a girlfriend and was blown away. Couldn't wait to bring hubby and kid. They just loved it. Our five year old is a good indicator & gobbled everything we put in front of her. Homemade Tofu is epic if you're into that kind of thing.. think chawanmusi. Soy sauce on top omg I'll be dreaming of it. Sashimi dish really good and includes toro, Uni, they aren't skimping Soto Roll was a little crunchy a little spicy a little something for everyone Chicken thigh and green onion skewer was delicious Chicken karage so crispy and perfect for our casual deliciously perfect execution of fried chicken. We loved the Black sesame ice cream Their sake is all perfect especially the Tenryo Imperial Landing Their mezcal cocktail "Shyoga Flame, Shyoga Fire" so balanced hardly smoky at all Hubby couldn't stop raving about their Japanese style lager beer "Chukanat" almost like having a crisp cocktail We are so excited to come back and wish we could afford to come here weekly. read more

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Food is delicious! The roll with chili flakes on top is spectacular. Fried soft shell crab and fried black cod are all crispy and soft inside. Grilled scallop and beef tongue are flavorful. read more

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Solid meal at N Soto. Portions are small so expect to order a lot for a full meal. Particularly enjoyed the Lamb Chops, Chicken Karaage, Brussel Sprout Salad, Mushroom Donabe and Soto Roll. Sushi was fine but don't know if it stood out compared to other places. Pacing was also a bit off...we ordered three different hand rolls that arrived literally at the beginning, middle and end of the meal rather than at once...makes sharing a bit difficult. Good cocktail menu. read more

Delicious meal, beautiful outdoor patio space, and Marissa's attentive service was top notch!

Loved this place! We came for a reservation at 5:15 on a Saturday which was nice since we found street parking and the restaurant wasn't too crowded yet, so it wasn't that loud. The restaurant isn't on the nicest street, but has cute vibes when you enter. This place has a good variety of seafood and meat. We ordered cucumber salad, pork belly and wagyu skewers, snow crab monaka, kamachi scallop roll, lamb chops, tuna handroll, and the mochi profiteroles. There wasn't one thing we didn't like! Favorites were the lamb chops, the handroll, and the kamachi roll. Would come back to try some other items- their menu is big! Service was great. We came here for a bday. They put a candle in our dessert, but the dessert wasn't free, which is kind of lame, for an expensive dinner. read more

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The izakaya of dreams. N/soto offers casual yet elevated Japanese cuisine, combining classic izakaya favorites with a contemporary twist. We made our reservations for Valentine's Day weekend and only managed to snag bar seating. Even so, it was still a wonderful dining experience from start to finish, with warm, welcoming service and amazing food. We ordered the following dishes: - Sashimi Moriawase (5/5): A chef's selection of sashimi, this dish featured toro, Hokkaido scallops, albacore, uni, and more. The seafood was impeccably fresh, as though it had just been pulled fresh from the sea. - Gyutan (5/5): This was the thickest cut of beef tongue I ever had--and the best. The End. - Hokkaido Scallop (5/5): Perfectly seared, buttery-soft and served with yuzu kosho on top. - Agedashi Mochi (5/5): I didn't expect to like this so much, but the texture of the chewy mochi paired with the fried shiso leaf on top was so interesting and delicious. Kudos to our waiter for recommending it to us! - Miso Baked Bone Marrow (4/5): I was most excited to try this dish, but surprisingly, it fell just short of being as good as the other items we ordered. It was still very good with the umami-rich bone marrow, just not quite as extraordinary as the other items. But also only because the other things we ordered were amazing. N/soto knows how to take tradition, remix it, and serve it up in the most delicious way possible. It's the kind of spot you'll want to add to your LA eats list and circle back to again and again. I know I certainly will! read more

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We had 7 courses and everything was delicious. Reed our bartender was very welcoming, made us feel like we were regulars.

The plates and presentation were good. My favorites from the menu were the salad and the tempura shiitake. The fish was very fresh as well. Decor was nice, warm woods and modern cool colors to balance. Unfortunately where we were sitting in the patio, there was a big wind current coming in from the parking lot on our friends' backs. The cocktails were okay although I couldn't taste some of the delicate flavors in the tequila drink for example. In addition, for a table of 4, we also did not get enough pickles with the meals (2 cucumbers and 3 slices of picked onion) so it is a good idea to order the pickles for the table if you want pickles with your meal. Overall great service, the waiter shared recommendations when we asked and she kept our table tidy by taking plates away as needed with her team. Really appreciated the attentiveness, and not forgetting about the celebrations we came here for. The only challenge was the number of times they came to our table to take the rice plate away while we were still eating it and enjoying conversation. I would recommend giving us more time to finish, or bringing it earlier (it was the last meal brought out) to enjoy it with the meal sooner! read more

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Had a delightful dinner here last Sunday. Upon entering the beautiful and simple exterior you feel like you're transported into an izakaya in Japan. Service was quite good, and I love that they have a full bar, not just sake and beer. Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad - 5+ stars. Absolutely my favorite dish of the night. Their take on a Caesar salad w brussel sprouts totally works and was absolutely delicious! The pomegranate seeds added a nice textural moment. Sashimi Moriawase - 4 1/2 stars. Lovely presentation of assorted sashimi, most of the fish was excellent! Assorted Ngiri - 5 stars. This is where this restaurant really shines with excellent cuts of fish. The toro was a highlight! Blue Crab Hand Roll - 4 1/2 stars. Excellent crab served in a seaweed wrapper. Tori Momo (Kushiyaki) - 4 stars. This is a jidori chicken thigh, quite good. Hokkaido Scallop (Kushiyaki) - 4 1/2 stars. An excellent and well seasoned scallop. Bavette (Kushiyaki) - 4 1/2 stars. This was a delicious piece of waygu with a tasty seasoning. Almond Cake - 3 stars. The only item that I would not recommend. This was mealy and weak in flavor. Not a strong way to close out a meal. All in all this is a special occasion restaurant serving classic cuts of sushi with excellent fish quality in an intimate and beautiful space! read more

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Hubby surprised me with a dinner reservation here. I had no idea even when he drove past the place! Then, he had to tell me so I could look up the address. The building is covered with ivy-like foliage and is pretty nondescript (until they put up the Noren door curtains with the name on them right before opening)! They offer valet for $12 in their parking lot. There is metered street parking on W. Washington Blvd. or in the neighborhood. We parked just down the street. n/soto is owned by the same chefs as n/naka. We ordered 15 plates to share and 1 non-alcoholic drink. I would preface to say that if we ate here again, I would order fewer plates. It was nice to try a generous variety of their menu! What we ordered: Edamame, King Crab Monaka, Daikon Salad, Nigiri Kamasu, Nigiri Shiro Sake, Nigiri Santa Barbara Uni, Tori Momo, Bavette, Shio Koji Pork Jowl, Scallop, Quail, Dew Drop Cabbage, Hand Roll Blue Crab, Soft Shell Shrimp Tempura, Mochi Profiterole (dessert), & Ryukyu Robin (drink). My favorites were the King Crab Monaka and Shio Koji Jowl. The King Crab Monaka was a little difficult to eat, but it was such a treat! It is a rice cracker (monaka) filled with king crab, avocado tosazu & uni. We were a little unsure of what to expect with the pork jowl, but it was fantastic! So flavorful and had been cooked nicely! The menu is pretty diverse. There should be something for everyone. I wasn't blown away by most of the dishes, but I did enjoy them. The food is delicious, as it should be when the chef/owner has a Michelin Star! read more

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Dinner at N Soto was absolute perfection. We came to celebrate my best friend's birthday, and every dish was a standout. The snow crab monaka (with avocado, shio koji, and uni) was the perfect starter - fresh, creamy, and beautifully balanced. We loved the cucumber sunomono, oysters with tosazu, and the hand rolls (black cod and negi toro-both so good). The kushiyaki skewers were incredible especially the buttery mushrooms, scallops, sweet potato, and brown butter SHOYU WASABI lamb chops. The clams in broth and miso bone marrow were rich, flavorful, and unforgettable. We finished with mochi profiteroles, the perfect sweet ending. Everything was flawlesS AND already planning our next visit! read more

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How have I held out on this place!! You can't judge a book from its cover. You barely even know this spot is there. We ended up going back to back nights and night two was just as pleasing as the first. The house made martini is delicious! The wines are top notch and th fish is so fresh. We sat at the bar and made new friends with other locals and the staff were all so friendly and interested in making sure you enjoy everything about N Soto! read more

I was craving some sushi and the menu looked good, so decided to check this place out. I loved how the dining area looked. The milk bread buratta was a great appetizer. The fish tasted really fresh as well!I had a reservation, so there was no wait and got seated immediately. read more

N Soto - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

calling all sushi lovers: if you can i would try this place at least once. from the yellowtail to the fatty tuna you really can't go wrong, tried a lot of new things (for me) and enjoyed every moment of. the service was great too! the woman helping us for the night was so bright and knowledgeable about everything, even their old menus. read more

Sister restaurant to N/ Naka. Izakaya style can often be overly salty/sauced but this was flavorful without being overpowering. read more

What We Ordered - Monkfish Liver Skewers: - Chicken and Scallion - Chicken Meatball - Prime Beef Shoulder - Beef Tongue - Lamb Chop - Spanish Pork Belly - Unagi - Beef Tripe Nigiri: - Smoked Black Cod - Toro - Uni Hand Rolls: - Toro - Blue Crab I've had N/Soto on my bookmarks for quite some time. Took my fiancé here for his birthday and we were both blown away! Favorite skewers were the Spanish Pork Belly (very fatty) and Beef Tripe! We were very surprised at how the beef tripe was presented. It was flavorful and did not taste or look like organ meat! Would not recommend the prime beef shoulder. It was extremely chewy/dry. The Lamp Chop was oddly presented. It was sliced and drenched in a sauce. I've never had Beef Tongue in chunks and was surprised it was so tender!! All the nigiri and hand rolls we tried were great! Seafood was fresh. We will be back! read more

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I went here on Saturday around 5:30PM and we were seated right away. The staff was great and very attentive. We ordered a few different types of nigiri, the ribeye skewer, their mentaiko potatoes, the karaage, the toro handroll, and 2 of their cocktails. Everything was absolutely delicious! My favorite bite of the night was their toro handroll. The fish to rice ratio was perfect and the added shiso leaf was amazing. I would go back just to order that again and I'd be satisfied! Definitely pricey but a great date night spot or place to celebrate a special occasion. read more

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N/Soto is the sister restaurant of the famous N/Naka, soto the "outside" to naka's "center." It's less expensive and five miles east, in Mid-City, and you can get a reservation any night of the week. I'd seen it wide open on Resy dozens of times before I finally decided to check it out, and wow, I had no idea what I was missing. The restaurant was fun and buzzy on a Saturday night. The space was dark and attractive with a modern izakaya vibe. Service was excellent, and we had a relaxing, indulgent dinner. This included a bottle of sake and a round of cocktails that we regretted the next morning, but savored in the moment. We went with our server's recommendation on the sake, the Ohmine "3 Grain," a summery junmai ginjo that worked well with all of our food. The cocktails were superb. Drops of Darkness was a boozy drink with Japanese whisky, spiced black sesame kuromitsu, and bitters. The Kawaii-Kigori was a shaved ice cocktail with Awayuki strawberry gin, yuzu, sakura shio koji, and strawberry rhubarb ice. It was great to have them together. The food was outstanding. We ordered a bunch of small plates and they came coursed out at a good pace, never too long a lull or too many dishes at once. We started with oysters and milk bread burrata, and I knew we were in for a special dinner. The oysters were fresh and I liked the tart rhubarb tosazu gelée on top. The milk bread burrata was unique and delicious, a bowl of burrata with bluefin tuna, strawberry, and shiso, served with a side of toasted milk bread. We were told to mix it all together and spoon it over the bread, and the combination was utterly arresting. Next, we had the golden threadfin bream sashimi. This might have been my favorite dish of the night, beautiful slivers of sashimi served with kanzuri chili and a tangy, vinegary passionfruit sumiso. N/Soto does a lot of classic izakaya fare, too, including fried things and things on sticks. You can do well here without ordering sushi or other seafood, and the bill would be pretty reasonable. The jidori chicken karaage was classic and totally satisfying, tender dark meat with a crunchy panko coating, served with a wedge of lemon. We got four skewers and they were all fantastic and easy to share between two people. I loved the Hokkiado scallop, grilled creamy and sweet and finished with a dab of miso sauce. The shio koji-marinated pork jowl had great texture, and a little yuzu kosho went well with the hearty chunks of meat. The tori momo, or jidori chicken thigh, was incredibly juicy, served with slivered scallion and a gingery sauce. The bavette was nice too, American wagyu steak brushed with a sweet and salty tare. The spring peas arrived next, a sizable bowl that I ate entirely alone. They were just right, sweet and snappy, with shiso, garlic, amazake, and iwanori. So green and tasty, a vibrant segue into our sushi. We got six orders of nigiri, and they were all really good, if not quite on the level you get at a dedicated sushi bar. We had the masunosuke (Hokkaido king salmon), hirasuzuki (blackfin sea bass) , inada (wild baby yellowtail), managatsuo (Japanese butterfish), toro, and Santa Barbara uni. The sushi is expensive and not quite the point here, so if you want to keep the bill down a bit, this feels like the part to cut. We finished our dinner with the brown butter almond cake with sudachi cherry glacé and rhubarb. A lovely dessert, and not too sweet. I've been to N/Naka once and certainly hope to go back, but I know I'll revisit N/Soto long before I get a chance. I'm already plotting to try the $95 Wednesday/Thursday omakase, but I'll go any night of the week. read more

I was hyped up by the rave reviews but after dining here it did not live up to the hype, at least not for me. Nothing to note about the ambiance, just a minimalistic design, with a nice covered patio. Restrooms can be cleaner. We tried the tasting menu and also ordered items a la Carte. Interestingly, the cooked dishes were more outstanding compared to their sashimi and nigiri. You could get similar quality from Yama and sugar fish. The highlight of the meal was probably just the tempura fish, grilled lamb, and dessert featured on their tasting menu. But what really was disappointing was the service. Server didn't introduce himself, nor inquire if we ever dined there or explain the menu. He was more eager to take our drink and food order. Don't get me wrong, he wasn't rude but just neglected the basics. When food was served, they explained the dishes so quickly and walked away. Other staff were eager to remove plates. What was icing on the cake, was when we found an eyelash in one of the dish. When we brought to the server's attention, there was no apologies, but "I'll get you another one." Yeah, sorry, I won't be back. read more

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* Price: moderate to high. Tapas style. Between $10-$50 dish. About $100-$150 per person (with drinks, tax and tips). 3-4 stars. * Ambiance: modern but casual. Patio seating is comfortable. 4 stars. * Location: central LA. A bit ify but pretty safe. Plenty of street parkings. The restaurant is somewhat hidden behind the Ivy. There is valet option. * Meals: delicious! 5 stars. * Service: excellent. 5 stars. We came as a group after visiting LACMA. We made our reservation via website. They probably will allow walk-in since the dining room is pretty spacious. However, if you are coming in a group, probably want to make reservation ahead. They get busy fast. Meals: - warm house tofu, $9. Smooth, silky. Must have. - crudite, $16. Salmon aioli, market veg, bread. Ok. - sashimi moriawase, $45: variety of fishes. So fresh! If you like sashimi, this is a must! - beef tataki, $23: another favorite dish, thin slide, beautiful presentation, burst of flavor! -Hokkaido scallop sashimi, $26: so smooth, tender, not fishy! Must order. - Nigiri: Hokkaido uni, Toro, maguro, etc. Everything is high quality and fresh! - Hand rolls: blue crab$12 each, Toro $14 each. Toro is so good. - Lamb chops $9.5 each. If you must order cooked dish, this should be the one. Very tender, perfectly seasoning, grilled. - Adegashi mochi, $13: Shrimp wrapped in shish leaf, deep fried, served with fried mochi. Must order. We actually ordered 3 of these for our group of five. - Miso baked bone marrow, $21. Very rich flavor and texture. Definitely try once. Desserts: we tried all four deserts on their menu. - Okinawa yam pudding, $9 - back sesame brownie with chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream, $10. -mochi profiteroles with chocolate ice cream, matcha white chocolate and hazelnuts, $12 - melon kakigori, melon shaved ice with yuzu green tea meringue, $12. Everything is very sweet. I would recommend to skip dessert. But if you have to, melon kakigori gets my vote. - Drinks: we tried nonalcoholic drink, wild zero, yuzu, amazake and peach ,$10. Very refreshing. Service is excellent. Everyone is very pleasant. Our plates were replaced intermittently. We were not rushed out of the restaurant. Final verdict: thumb up! Definitely order sashimi, negiri. You can't get better quality fish anywhere else. Skip the dessert. Not worth the calories! read more

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Food tasted fresh very tasty. Good selection of drinks. Was very clean. Full bar. Decor very modern and nice wasn't overly crowded or loud. read more

N Soto - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came by for dinner to celebrate my mother's 68th birthday and the evening was wonderful. The food was delicious, innovative, new but familiar, and the service was friendly and attentive . The agedashi mochi struck a cord as it was a classic take with familiar ingredients and the mushroom donabe was the sleeper hit. read more

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Nice spot. Overall food was good, expensive. A few dishes disappointed it the service and ambience made up for it. Lol I probably won't be back, it was a good experience. On street parking only. In general the sushi pieces and hand rolls were good. The salad was really tasty. Other hot items , not so great. Hard pass on the salmon rice. Almost sent it back. read more

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spent 250 between 2 for wine, sake, and tapas. Food is delicious; pricing is actually fair for the amount of food. I was expecting each dish to be smaller than it actually is; but surprisingly it was good for two. Chicken wing yakitori wing for 7 you'd think is steep, but its de-boned and flavors were on point. The Nigiri is a nice selection as well and it comes in quantities of 2 which is perfect for a date night. Great ambiance; the food is way better than their bento boxes during the pandemic and I would go again to try more dishes. read more

I read on Eater magazine that the famous N/Naka had opened up an Izakaya called N/Soto. I didn't know about it for the longest time, but when I discovered this place through an online article, I knew I had to give it a try. I always had difficulties reserving for N/Naka, whereas N/Soto frequently has reservations available. We ended up getting valet parking. N/Soto is definitely a very loud restaurant, but that's ok. I was wondering when their tasting menu was. Apparently it's only available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and we went on a Friday. The staff had a number of various recommendations. Among the three of us we ended up sharing a toro yuba, beef tongue kushiyaki, managatsuo sushi, blue crab hand roll, beef tataki, miso baked bone marrow, salmon donabe, and a dessert of melon kakigori. For drinks, I don't drink alcohol, so I ordered the Wild Zero which contains no alcohol, but has yuzu, amazake, and peach. The yuzu flavor is quite strong, which I love. The toro yuba was amazing. It contained toro, uni, and wasabi, with toasted milk bread. All the textures and flavors blended perfectly together. The beef tongue was super soft, melt-in-your-mouth, almost braised pork belly like texture. The miso baked bone marrow was super strong and sweet and went well with the yaki onigiri. Those dishes were probably the highlight of the evening. The melon kakigori had meringue on top. It was more yuzu flavor and the meringue was awesome. There was maybe some soft candy on the bottom which was a bit weird for me though. read more

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N Soto is definitely a lot more accessible compared to N Naka. Both provide different experiences though. The interior of the restaurant was very cozy and intimate. Food was delicious and a wider selection than I anticipated. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. They provided many options and even offered great suggestions on pairings for food and sake. There is valet parking and a lot of available parking on the street nearby. The surrounding neighborhood felt a bit uninviting due to lack of street lights and the general area of mid city. Compared to the neighborhood of where N Naka is located where it felt overall nicer. read more

Overall, a nice experience ... a rather small restaurant with very nice ambiance ... good service ... and well prepared food. For three of us, 11 plates was enough to satisfy our needs. We did not have any dishes we disliked ... all were very good. But, I felt the food was just that, merely very good ... nothing outstanding, which brings us to the cost which I felt was a bit high for what you got. With all that being said, I will return on occasions. Note; while there is a limited valet parking available, we did manage to find street parking nearby. read more

I hate to give this place 3 stars, but the review is based on taking into account the combination of value and food quality. I've been to N Naka twice and although expensive, every dish was stunningly delicious and well executed. I came to N Soto with 3 others, and so we got to try a wide variety of their dishes. Out of 8 or 9 dishes that we had, only 2 or 3 were memorable. The others were quite underwhelming. Instead of harping on the dishes that weren't great, here are the ones I'd like recommend if you come here: Brussels sprouts - These were surprisingly one of the best dishes we had. They were deliciously crispy with just the right flavor profile and seasoning. The scallop carpaccio was very good too, but nothing too innovative, just a mix of premium ingredients. Besides that, not much stood out. The other dishes tended to be quite one dimensional (like the milk bread and burrata and king crab). I'm glad I got to try this spot, but don't plan to revisit it. read more

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Friends and I got take out from N Soto during the pandemic. The food was delicious and comforting during such a difficult time. read more

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My husband and I went to n/soto for our Valentine's Dinner and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The pacing of the food was perfect and the service was excellent. The money to food portion ratio was pretty fair. If you are able to snag a reservation inside, I would recommend it. We only had an option for patio seating and, while it was comfortable, the ambiance and decor of the indoor dining area seemed more special. Our dinner: - Warm house made tofu: nice starter but not necessarily something we'd order again. Tofu was nice and smooth. - Blue crab hand roll: crab was on the sweeter and creamier side. It was good but I find myself preferring warmer rice (like that of Kazunori and Sugarfish) -Gyutan skewer (3 pieces): beef tongue skewer, so tender and succulent. One of our favorites. - Pork Jowl skewer (3 pieces): loved the textural differences and the yuzu sauce. Another one of our favorites! - Maitake Mushroom agemono: tempura-like batter. Green tea salt was perfect. The mushrooms were a little oily for my liking. But my husband and the table next to us raved about it lol. -Tori Donabe: serves 4-6 folks, so portion is a bit larger. The wasabi sauce was so clever (spicy and savory) and helped cut a bit of the richness of the chicken skin and rice. We were pretty full at the end of the dinner but had to have a couple bowls. - Profiteroles: if you have space in your stomach, would highly recommend it!! Loved the combination of dulce de leche ice cream, matcha, and white chocolate elements. Overall the dinner was nice, because the money value was great. We didn't have alcoholic drinks (because I'm pregnant) but had the experience of fine dining for a relatively good price and were happily full. We definitely look forward to coming back again :) read more

First off the food is fantastic. The restaurant also has a cool Japanese minimalist vibe going that I enjoyed (though it is a bit loud if you prefer quieter places). What really stood out to me though was the care the entire staff took with my allergies. If you have allergies this is an excellent establishment that handles serious allergies with the care and level of detail that ensures a safe and relaxing night. Beautiful meal, thanks so much n-Soto team for an amazing night read more

Arrived on a Saturday with a last minute reservation and didn't need to wait at all! We ordered a variety of small things as it was recommended we ordered 5-6 items per person. My favorite was the hand rolls! Valet parking only $12 read more

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