Nakato
Day 1: 5-Course Opulent Omakase Tasting Series
How does a restaurant stay in business for 53 YEARS on today’s tumultuous restaurant scene? Well, by committing to excellence and keeping things fresh. In 2023, Atlanta Magazine named Nakato as one of the "75 Best Restaurants in Atlanta", while readers named it "Best Sushi in Atlanta" and "Best Japanese Restaurant" in Atlanta. No mean feat, but perhaps not a surprising one either, given the Nakato family has prided itself on showcasing the best of Japanese cuisine from the very beginning, placing an emphasis on seasonal ingredients prepared with skillful artistry to create spectacular sushi, hibachi and other authentic dishes. With fish overnighted from the waters of Japan, and their ethos based entirely on the Japanese word, Omotenashi (which means "hospitality"), the spirit of Nakato is evident from the moment you walk into this beautiful restaurant, which Atlanta Magazine calls “a grande dame of dining in Atlanta.” We are so looking forward to our visit here and to experiencing Japanese food at its finest. We hope you can join us!
About the Hosts:
Yoshifusa Kinjo
Executive Chef
Okinawan-born Chef Yoshifusa Kinjo first immigrated to the US in 1986 to help open a restaurant owned by a family friend in Ohio. After meeting his wife and moving briefly to Florida, the couple moved to Atlanta in 1989 so he could join the team at Nakato as sous chef. He quickly proved invaluable rising through the ranks to recently become Executive Chef.
Sachi Nakato Takahara
Owner
An Atlanta native, Sachiyo (“Sachi”) Nakato Takahara represents the third generation of Nakato women to run the culinary icon, which was founded by her grandmother in 1972. During the past two decades as General Manager, she has made her own mark on Atlanta’s quintessential Japanese restaurant, ensuring Nakato keeps up with the latest culinary trends and brining back unique plateware from her travels. Through her guidance, Nakato has become a large supporter of Japanese cultural awareness, orchestrating a symbiotic partnership with JapanFest and the Japanese American Society.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Peanut and Tree Nut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Three Point Shellfish Salad
hokkaido scallop, snow crab, shrimp, tosazu gelée, wakame seaweed & cucumber
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Sashimi
maguro | shima aji | sake
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Grilled Black Cod
miso glaze
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Japanese Sea Bream
soba noodles, kelp based dashi, sea urchin
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Green Tea Cheesecake
silky cheesecake, shizuoka prefecture green tea
Nakato
1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Non-Butter Dairy, Fish, Shellfish. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Butter, Gluten, Alliums, Mushrooms (Shiitake, Enoki, Shemeji). If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
