My friend, Claire, a local whom I met at an exchange program, picked me up from Changi Airport and we proceeded to our first food destination: a hawker centre.
I came to Osaka to eat and rightly so because whereas Tokyo is known for its vast metropolis and Kyoto is known for its serene temples, Osaka is known for its food.
I recently had the opportunity to dine at Chef Niki Nakayama’s restaurant, n/naka, and if it sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve heard the name on the Netflix original documentary series, Chef’s Table. First of all, what is kaiseki?
Bushels of overgrown leaves surround the building and if it wasn't for the red umbrella planted next to the open door, this cozy Japanese eatery can easily be overlooked.