Chef's Table: Talks
Chef's Table: Talks
David Gelb
Niki Nakayama Cooked Lobster for Spielberg
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Mar 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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Chef, restaurateur, and Chef’s Table Season 1 star Niki Nakayama is here this
week! David and Niki talk about the 15th anniversary of her
Michelin-starred restaurant n/naka, her iconic uni dish getting shown on
billboards, why customers ask to eat in her parking lot, how to
navigate marriage with your cooking partner, Niki’s trip to Jiro’s sushi
bar, and so much more. 
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