OUR RESTAURANTS
01 / NAI
Nai, meaning Mother in Gallego, offers a unique understanding of Spanish cuisine where guests can dive deep into Chef Ruben Rodriguez' innovative tapas menu.
Originating from Galicia, Spain, Chef Rodriguez has honed Nai's bold flavors from his Mother, Ana Maria Gonzalez Arias.
02 / AMIGO
Chef Ruben Rodriguez's second project–– a modern Mexican restaurant, in which serves as a platform to explore the convivial mixture of both Mexican and Spanish fare with one of his closest friends and Sous Chef, Rolando Flores.
03 / EMILIA
A minimalist tapas wine bar ––where Chef Ruben Rodriguez pays homage to his Grandmother Emilia, but most importantly, to his home roots in Galicia.
04 / KŌBO
Kōbo is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant–featuring dishes inspired by Chef Ruben Rodriguez' travels throughout the Mediterranean.
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ABOUT
Nai, meaning mother in Gallego, is the innovative and humbling cuisine by Galician native, Chef Ruben Rodriguez.
Chef Ruben Rodriguez opened Nai New York in 2010, with the primary purpose of being an ever-evolving love letter to Rodriguez's mother Ana Maria Gonzalez Arias––who he accredits for his unwavering culinary skill set and the traditional Galician recipes one would find on his menus. Nai has matured into a dynamic platform where its cuisine and culture is the base for its restaurants and products for the world to experience.
Ruben Rodriguez
Executive Chef / Owner
Raul Oleaga
Service Director & Sommelier
Sebastian Cambeiro
Chef de Cuisine
Rafael de la Rosa
Executive Chef
Rolando Flores
Chef de Cuisine
Niko Hagerty
Beverage Director
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CAREER
We welcome integrous and motivated hospitality professionals who are looking to further our cuisine and culture to the world.
For an opportunity to join our team please send your resume to: career@nairestaurant.com