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   JoelG

   Unspecified

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and service. Luis was lovely

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2. JQ

   theJQ

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great tasting sushi with an abundant wine selection. Also, this is a good place to dine before catching a show at the Pantages Theatre, since it’s very close to it.

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   great

   Los Angeles

   15 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience4

   The service was not good. Food is just ok. It used to be great. It’s mediocre now. We have gone here after seeing shows at the Pantages for years and have seen it slowly decline. We’re going to have to find a new place.

   Katsuya - HollywoodResponded 4 days agoHello, My name is Chelsea Fennell, Manager at Katsuya Hollywood. The team and I are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. I have sent you a private message with the hopes of discussing further. We genuinely would be grateful for the opportunity to make it right. Thank you, Chelsea Fennell

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall2food2service5ambience5

   Service was really great. Our server was awesome. However the quality of food was quite average. The snow crab hand-roll which was highlighted as a “chefs special” was mixed with imitation crab and this wasn’t mentioned in the description. Some of the other dishes had some weird tastes to them as well. A 5% “rising costs, restaurant industry” service charge was added to the bill, and it said you can ask to have it removed, which leaves you feeling manipulated and uncomfortable cause you’re not going to actually ask to have it removed. Seems like the restaurant is struggling and cutting costs with its quality and prep. Not one to leave reviews however this was a very disappointing experience for the amount of money we spent on our dinner.

   Katsuya - HollywoodResponded 4 days agoHello, My name is Chelsea Fennell, Manager at Katsuya Hollywood. The team and I are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. I have sent you a private message with the hopes of discussing further. We genuinely would be grateful for the opportunity to make it right. Thank you, Chelsea Fennell

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   the food was absolutely delicious! if you’re going to see a show at the pantages or another nearby theater they accommodate that and bring your food out as paced as you want to ensure you make the show on time!

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Can never go wrong when eating here. Wonderful staff and food is fantastic.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very nice atmosphere! The service was great, and the sushi was fresh and good quality! Superb martinis to top of the meal.

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8. BC

   BrianC

   Los Angeles

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Unbelievable!!! Last night was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had in my life! The service, the food, the drinks, the ambience, and everything else were truly spectacular. The experience far exceeded my expectations and I am still smiling today. The manager Kris Johnson personally came to our table and made sure everything was great, the hostess (Elle) was incredibly accommodating, we had drinks and popcorn shrimp at bar and everything couldn’t have tasted better, Chelsea (asst manager) greeted us and made sure we were taken care of. The drinks were great! (Best bartender ever!) then let’s talk about the food and our amazing server (Jowahn - sorry if I misspelled her name) she greeted us with two glasses of champagne and said “happy anniversary” (celebrating 9 years) and she refreshed our drinks, made suggestions (extremely knowledgeable about the menu) she was very sweet and had a very authentic and caring personality. She’s so good at her job and yet makes it look effortless. We felt like royalty!!!! Now the food was so delicious!!!! We had the special a smoked scallop appetizer — OmG!!! Best thing ever! Then the edamame & baked crab - wow!!! So good we had to order another one! The miso cod melted in your mouth, the rolls were spectacular — Katsuya, Rainbow etc. And to top it off — fried donuts with ice cream for dessert!!! The best! And our server was so nice she had them write happy anniversary on the plate in chocolate. It truly was the most memorable night I’ve ever had at a restaurant, and I am so grateful. I’ve had some challenges lately with family issues and for the entire time I was there I just felt so special. Thank you so much Katsu Ya and thank you to the manager, Kris and the amazing staff. Thank you thank you thank you! And last, but not least the DJ playing in the background gave the whole night a wonderful soundtrack! He was awesome.

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9. MM

   MichelleM

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The short rib fried rice and miso cod were new to us and SO delicious. Can't wait to return!

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2

    Dark. Loud. Crappy menu design. Service couldn’t give a care. Food was meh - nothing special to justify the price.

    Katsuya - HollywoodResponded 4 days agoHello there, My name is Chelsea Fennell, Manager at Katsuya Hollywood. The team and I are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. I have sent you a private message with the hopes of discussing further. We genuinely would be grateful for the opportunity to make it right. Thank you, Chelsea Fennell

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    I've been there many times. My best friend and I usually go before a show at Pantages. It's always a pleasant experience. We had Julia this time as our server and she is by far the best we have had. She is very knowledgeable of the full menu and drinks with specific details. She listens to your preferences and makes the best suggestions. She hit it every time with both drinks and food and I am quite picky. Although, a little louder than usual, I was etremely happy with my experience there last night.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always great food and the best staff in town

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    Ginger

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Though expensive, it was such a relaxing dinner before the theatre. Our waitress was extremely good and professional. We were well attended to by the entire staff all evening.

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14. AM

    AnnetteM

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful place, delicious food, pricing reasonable

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    GloriaY

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The mochi donut dessert was great

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16. LC

    LauraC

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place to have dinner before going to the Theater 🎭! Had a wonderful time!

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time visitors and very much satisfied. Thank you.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience1

    The sushi is mediocre at best, the noise is insane, the place is dark as a closet, way overpriced for what you get. However the bartender provided excellent service and was very attentive

    Katsuya - HollywoodResponded on January 18, 2023Hello, My name is Chelsea Fennell, Manager at Katsuya Hollywood. The team and I are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. I have sent you a private message with the hopes of discussing further. We genuinely would be grateful for the opportunity to make it right. Thank you, Chelsea Fennell

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19. RB

    RB129

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was absolutely incredible. We had a show to get to and they bent over backwards to make sure we got there on time. We’ve been going to Katsuya for years and had noticed in the last two years how empty it has been before going to a show. Well, not anymore! It looks like it’s back in full swing so get an early reservation. Also, order the brussel sprouts - incredible.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was exquisite. Best sushi I’ve ever had.

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21. JT

    JoelT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Noise level was close to intolerable where we were seated near the "north" wall closest to Hollywood Blvd. I did find out that noise was less in the area near the rest rooms. and even discovered The Dragon Room which seemed quiet.

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22. KA

    KAS76

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Everything was great! Mochi doughnuts were phenomenal!!! The only complaint was that the acoustics in the restaurant are not the best. It’s so loud that it’s almost hard to even hear the waitstaff.

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    tooooo

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2

    Too loud. Too pricey for the value of the food. Basic sushi.

    Katsuya - HollywoodResponded on January 18, 2023Hello, My name is Chelsea Fennell, Manager at Katsuya Hollywood. The team and I are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. I have sent you a private message with the hopes of discussing further. We genuinely would be grateful for the opportunity to make it right. Thank you, Chelsea Fennell

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome experience and great food

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dinner and a play with friend

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26. LA

    LindaA

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, service atmosphere. Always dine here before attending my monthly musical at the Pantages.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Excellent and careful with gluten free!!! Greatly appreciate it!

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28. MW

    MillieW

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    PERFECT for dinner then a show at the Pantages - Valet was open at end of show which was great. The fish options were great - had the Miso Black Cod & Salmon. Apps & drinks were good. Service was excellent

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    We visited Katsuya Hollywood on New Year's Day before hitting up the Empire Strips Back at the Montalban a few doors down. This place has a vibe - and it's a Vegas Club vibe. I read another review that finding the restroom here, was like finding a speakeasy, and I'll tell you I couldn't find the lie in that statement! Some slightly off-putting initial experiences: the hostess was not incredibly welcoming, and ignored us at the door while we, and the valet, all struggled to open the door directly in front of the hostess stand. Only after several concerted attempts did she even come to assist. Our server David, more than made for that initial experience; he made our dinner service seamless and made sure we finished with plenty of time to make our show! While the prices are higher, the cuts of the fish are larger as well, so you are getting what you pay for. The menu is about 20% different than what you'd find at another Katsuya Group restaurant; even with the crossover of some items, they seem to do their own iterations, making for a unique experience. The additional choice of a variety of cocktails was cool, as this location features a full bar. My boyfriend ordered the JAJA picante - a tequila, lime, and jalapeño-based cocktail, and I had a glass of prosecco. We ordered a variety of sashimi items, and although "belly" isn't a specifically listed item on the menu we were able to snag some Yellowtail, and salmon belly when requested. I really enjoyed their version of the Yellowtail Jalapeño, and Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice dishes - the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice was honestly one of the best I've ever had! 3/5 for the initial off-putting experience with the hostess, but our experience with our server, and the deliciousness of the food, brings the overall experience back up to a 4/5 for me! Tip: there is a 24 hour parking garage adjacent to the Montalban with a max $10 fee for the day!

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30. BC

    BobbiC

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner. We had our own private room and dinner was amazing as always. I had never tried the Cod appetizer and it was delicious.

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    AmandaR

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Yummy as always. Way too loud though

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    Estelle

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience1

    Great food and kind staff… BUT… terrible noise on Thursday evening! The « music » was so loud it was almost impossible to talk! Crazy! I thought it was a restaurant and not a night club! PS : great management and staff who contracted us and did an amazing job, working on our remarks. Thanks!

    Katsuya - HollywoodResponded on January 18, 2023Hello Estelle, My name is Chelsea Fennell, Manager at Katsuya Hollywood. The team and I are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. I have sent you a private message with the hopes of discussing further. We genuinely would be grateful for the opportunity to make it right. Thank you, Chelsea Fennell

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Honeymoon. They gave us a cake for our occasion!

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34. D

    Dhani

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was excellent! The service was good. The baked crab hand roll was delicious! The sushi was delicious!

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35. A

    Amyinhancockpark

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Perfect for pre Pantages theater dining. Valet was great. Wait staff was attentive. Kitchen was a little slow but it was relatively crowded for a Tuesday night. Oysters were delicious. Drinks were great. Sushi was filling and fresh. No complaints.

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36. FD

    FineDiner

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and amazing food!

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37. T

    Teddy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed the variety of food offerings very much. Th service was excellent, and I had asked for a seating area where I could be sitting next to my partner and my request was granted. We enjoyed the romantic lighting as well. All in all, we felt the experience was excellent! :)

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    CAKatie

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Katsuya is consistently good food and the service was great. The shishito peppers are the best anywhere, and the rock shrimp are my favorite. My husband loved his salmon. We didn’t have any sushi this visit so can’t comment on it. Great ore-theater dinner. The menus are lightly printed so difficult to read in dim lighting. We were among many tables using their phone flashlights to read the menu.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic restaurant! Awesome service and food. In town from Chicago for Christmas. Our family loved every bit of it.

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40. VI

    VICTORG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great tasting food. Service is outstanding. Pricey food

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