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Restaurant Insider with Anne Lee
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ANNE LEE
speaks with Robata JINYA executive chef
MASAKI NAKAYAMA
Photos by
LJAWRENCE TABUDLO
INYA Ramen Bar, Robata JIN- YA and LBD Japanese Bar & Lounge, housed in the former
8,000-square-foot Nobu space, are three new concepts rooted in authen- tic Japanese cuisine. Robata JINYA offers an izakaya-style dining expe- rience and serves Japanese tapas, a wide selection of kushiyaki, fu- sion-style sashimi dishes, nigiri sushi, hand rolls, and a large selection of do- mestic and imported beers, shochu and specialty sake to complement the dishes. I met with executive chef Masaki Nakayama, who oversees the culinary execution of the three restaurants, and sampled some of the eatery’s newest offerings.
AL: Can you tell me about Robata JINYA?
MN: The first original Robata JINYA location opened in California, with the
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Anne Lee poses with Robata JINYA’s executive chef Masaki Nakayama
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