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An exceptional experience starts before you even set foot
An exceptional experience starts before you even set foot in the restaurant, and this was exactly the case with Kato. I booked a spot for dinner on a recent brief visit to LA and left some requests on my reservation. Before I even had a chance to show up, I got a call from them confirming my preferences and assuring me that they would accommodate them as much as possible. The space that the team moved to from their original location is tasteful, honors the history of the neighborhood and LA overall, and reflects the philosophy of the team - aka, most attention to the food and the company, less focus on the surroundings or the background sounds. And with that, the space is light, airy, almost Nordic (reminded me of Geranium in Copenhagen), and the music is very befitting but not too loud so that you can actually have and enjoy a real conversation. The service was impeccable end to end and is comparable to what you'd experience in 2-3-star places. It looks effortless and smooth, and the team is in constant communication while keeping a watchful eye on the guests and immediately there before you even realize you need them. And - per usual - the devil is in the details, and here those details were taken care of at all times, and on top of that, the team is on the lookout for small ways to delight and surprise, which brings it up another notch: from the individual copy of the menu that was customized to reflect the exact choices for the evening to a goody bag with the most delicious brioche (which made my breakfast the morning after so much more enjoyable), to a surprise pour of wine to accompany the central dish on the menu. Now, the food is the opposite of boring or predictable. Every bite had the richness of flavor, and some of them did not shy away from a quite noticeable (but well-balanced) kick of spices. It was endearing to hear the stories and the inspirations behind each of the bites. It's futile to describe them, it's just best to go experience them. Highly recommended, and worth repeats.
Be the first to ReplyAmbiance- that perfect minimalist combo of concrete, wood,
Ambiance- that perfect minimalist combo of concrete, wood, and steal and somehow feels warm and inviting. Not pretentious or cold at all. The service was perfection. Everyone involved took pride in what they do and pride in the place. Every detail was attended to. The food was outstanding! We did the two add ons to the tasting menu. Loved all the seafood courses the best. I think next time I would opt for just the first seafood one as the wagyu came after the lamb so it was really heavy and both were rich with Chinese five spice flavor that kind of over powered each other. Often times these menus falter at dessert but the desserts were perfect.
Be the first to ReplyOne Michelin star gunning for a second.
Visited back in January and I'd be remiss if I didn't leave a review. Great place for a special occasion. This place was outstanding from start to finish. The courses were inventive, light, and tasty. We felt really well looked after by the service staff as if we were the only ones there. The Taiwanese beer selection was awesome. Will be back!
Be the first to ReplyIn the end, a disappointment.
But not a disaster. Is the food good at Kato? Sure. Is it exceptional, or truly interesting? No. Does it justify its own price tag? Absolutely not, considering it's among the weakest of LA's one-starred Michelin restaurants, with a price point that ranks among the highest (with no clear justification). In the context of fine dining, when I hear "so-and-so was inspired by such-and-such childhood cuisine, and wanted to create a more refined version of it" (in this case, Jonathan Yao and Taiwanese cuisine), I tend to get a bit nervous, because I am aware of the distinct possibility that a chef is just putting a slightly elevated spin on an otherwise locally-available cuisine, serving it to the rich and/or easily enchanted, while never actually fundamentally exceeding the version that's locally available (and charging five times as much in the process). And that's kind of Kato. Certainly good. Not radically better than some great places in San Gabriel, and chiefly distinguished by the fact that it's using higher-quality ingredients with some haute technique in the mix, but never really reinventing or re-envisioning (so why not just go out to San Gabriel, reader?). Moreover, the menu is a bit predictable in terms of Michelin-world, with no real twists, turns, or surprises, both in terms of coursing and in terms of flavors. Tasty, good, unmemorable. Very lovely service, including my dining partner's interaction with a very engaged and engaging somelier. A relaxed and unpretentious vibe, though the space is pretty bland, fitting in with the bland fortress that is ROW DTLA. When all was said and done, my individual meal topped out at 450, with one supplement and no alcohol. For a one-starred Michelin with the culinary caliber of Kato, that's nuts. That also gets you far superior restaurants like n/naka or Providence. Hell, shell out a tiny bit more and go to Addison.
Be the first to ReplyThis will be a long one.
Let's start with I was recommended this place by one of the cooks. I was told this will be a great mind blowing experience and the food is delicious. The service was so great that is the best part of this whole experience. They are so present and clean up the table every-time there's a small crumb on the table. They also switched out my kitchen towel and provided us wet towels to wipe our hands. I'm a huge water drinker and they did not miss a single time to refill. Cup was never empty and that is just perfect. So the meal is about $300 for 9 course. You can get cheaper if you sit in the bar. They will ask you for your card info so you can't cancel. If you do plan on canceling you will be charged for the entire meal even if you don't eat. Or you can have "credits" for a later on meal. So this is how I feel about the food. Our server begins with telling us that the food will have familiar flavors as it is a Taiwanese fusion restaurant. Familiar is an understatement the favors were exactly like something I can easily replicate at home. The only different is that they are making the food fresh and making even the spices in kitchen. Great on them for that. There was a lack of creativity with flavors. As a Michelin star restaurant I expect a wow. Great you guys know how to plate food and make it pretty why is the flavor not a factor. I'm only paying for the ingredients being the highest quality. The entrees were good besides the pig ear salad. I love pig ear it was the salad which was distasteful. It was bitter. There are 9 courses. And it took then about 30 minutes between each course. We got there exactly when they opened there was no one there and it still took so long. We didn't finish until 3 hours later where I told them we actually had to leave so they sped up the last 2 deserts. The lamb was so bad. Lamb is such a delicate meat to use. They smothered it with this strong sauce that did not allow the lamb to shine. The lamb was so tender and nice and I couldn't enjoy it at all. There were many dishes I could not finish due to the dissatisfaction of everything. The soup was good. The bread was really good. The deserts were extremely uncreative. First they gave us a desert that literally French it was not Taiwanese. It was good but what? Then they gave us 3 plates: a black sesame tart I love black sesame, the tart was so awful. It was very dry and somehow bitter. Then they had a egg custard bread. I was so excited I love sweet egg custard bread it's not original I've had simple deserts. First bite you take the immense about of salt burned my tongue. I couldn't swallow it. Then after a few chews it tastes a lot better but why is every bite so salty at first. It is most likely the bread. Then they have the swirl cake. 85 degree bakery does a better job. It was exactly grocery story cake. Dry, boring, no fusion.
Be the first to ReplyI really wanted to like Kato but the high price is hard for
I really wanted to like Kato but the high price is hard for me justify the food. While none tasted bad, none stood out either. Many of them had very simple and frugal ingredients. I couldn't help but think about the many great Chinese restaurants in LA that offer the same food minus the presentation and elevated experience. I understand the steep price is because of originality and elevated experience and I'm glad I tried it out. But for $400/person with drinks, tax, tip, I don't think I'll be coming back. It's even hard for me to recommend Kato to others with that kind of a price tag for a one Michelin star restaurant, but I would encourage others to support it for the Chinese American community. That's what brought me here in the first place. Service was wonderful. It was a really nice touch they brought me a portable handbag hook so I could hang up my purse. The servers were very soft spoken, so I could only catch snippets of what was said. Speak up people. It's not a library. But, can we talk about the drinks?! Truly exceptional drinks. I would go back but just for drinks. Would love to see a bar so customers can drink there.
Be the first to ReplyCame here for the bar menu which is cheaper than the
Came here for the bar menu which is cheaper than the regular meal by $100. Added the wagyu supplement. Service was good at the bar. The stools were a bit high to get up as a short person. Added some drinks which were both pretty good. 1. Shiso mule 2. Mandarin Garibaldi 1. Suancai yu: very flavorful but maybe slightly too salty 2. Langcai: pretty good. I liked the bamboo more than the pig ears 3. Youtiao; I didn't like this in the past but it was pretty good. The ham was not too salty, bread was crispy and full of uni 4. Yuzi jiang: good as usual 5. Zheng yu: flavor reminds me of the steamed fish that you can get at Chinese restaurant but a bit too salty 6. Hongshao not: the wagyu was very tender. I liked the crispy piece on top 7. Boba: if you like salted caramel, you'll love this. Very good. 8. Liusha bao: salted egg yolk. It's slight salty. Reminded me of the boba dessert. Overall a good meal especially for the price. Might buy get the Wagyu next time. Might come back for the regular dinner to try some new dishes.
Be the first to ReplyLocated in dtla and has easy self parking.
The food is Chinese/Taiwanese fine dining. The chef uses quite a bit of cumin which personally is not my favorite spice. The concept is creative by elevating traditional Chinese flavors into fine dining dishes but I personally rather have the authentic dishes that inspired the concepts. SGV is so close to this place and the original dishes are so accessible. Cost per person is $250 before tax and tip and drinks. The restaurant does have a Michelin star.
Be the first to ReplyI've been so curious of this restaurant and I heard good
I've been so curious of this restaurant and I heard good things from a friend so decided to try it for a fancy date night. Food: 5/10: Food was generally tasty with a few mediocre courses but nothing blew me away or was super memorable. I also really didn't see the Taiwanese influence in most of the food. Dishes that I liked: the lamb, the fish with rice, the little desserts. Drinks were also good. Dishes that missed: the squash wontons (random flavors), the first cucumber fish course (lacking flavor and only like two bites), the salad (like 3 leaves?). There was also a mishap where I informed both the host and the server I was allergic to raw shellfish and I got a mild allergic reaction to the lobster because it was basically half raw when served. My server did tell us that it was cooked a bit more medium, but I couldn't even eat that dish since I didn't know how raw it would be served. The most confusing part of the dining experience to me is paying for a set menu per person and then SHARING one dish between two people???? This happened with the bread and the fish rice dish. Come on. That's just being stingy and felt like a scam tbh. Ambiance: 5/10: Kato needs some sort of interior art director because at this caliber/price, I expect the smaller details to matter. The plates and utensils were mismatched (glass plates to vintage grandma looking plates to Chinese style plates). The wooden chairs and tables were giving Tommy Bahama or cruise ship. There was nothing particularly Taiwanese in the decor which is disappointing. Service: 6/10: Attentive enough, but not particularly spectacular at a $300 pp price point and it felt like some servers weren't super knowledgeable or passionate about the food. The pacing between dishes was also incredibly slow, expect to spend at least 3 hours for a meal here. Price value: 1/10: This is where Kato fell short for me. If you're serving tiny tiny portions, every single dish needs to blow me away otherwise I may as well save that money and go eat some street tacos for $2. There are several Michelin restaurants that serve at least 10-15 courses for $250 pp. At a basically $300 per person price point plus 18% gratuity you could eat anywhere in LA or even the world for better value.
Be the first to ReplyFinally got the chance to dine here and I was quite
Finally got the chance to dine here and I was quite impressed with the food, ambiance and service. We took an Uber to avoid parking but there was a parking structure nearby. We arrived a little bit earlier than the reservation but they let us sit at the bar and order some drinks. The first drink we had was the Milk Punch and it was delicious but quite dangerous since we both couldn't taste any alcohol and drank it really fast. We added the wagyu option and the whole set menu was quite flavorful. It was a wonderful experience and we were both quite full. We even had left overs since we didn't want to force ourselves. The service was wonderful and the staff would explain each dish when it was served. It's not too loud either so it was easy to have a conversation while enjoying a nice meal. Unfortunately, some dishes were a bit too salty for both of our palettes but it was still a great experience. I would recommend that you try Kato at least once. I believe the menu changes too since we did not get to try their boba dessert. (Unfortunately, I did not take a lot of photos since I wanted to just enjoy the night.)
Be the first to ReplyThough pricey, I will say this restaurant is 110% worth the
Though pricey, I will say this restaurant is 110% worth the price. Kato surpassed our expectations on all accounts - food, drinks, service, ambience. I would love to return (going to start saving now...). First impression, this place felt like if Muji (aesthetics), comforting Asian food, and modern dining all had a baby. It's a minimal yet tasteful vibe, and had me taking notes in terms of interior! For the food, I felt like I unlocked flavors that I haven't tasted before. I thought the dishes breathed a new life into the food I grew up with. I think the recipes were just bold enough, but didn't steer too far from the original inspiration. My favorite was the Ga Li (squash ravioli curry dish) and the Apple Tart. The same could be said for the drinks. The drinks were oh so yummy and unimaginably good. Please try some of their cocktails if you can! We were originally worried it wouldn't be enough food (my partner and I eat a lot), but we ended up being super full! At the end of our meal, they also gave us tea togo and the cumin rub they used in one of the dishes. Overall, I think the Kato team deserves so much recognition and I would definitely recommend this experience.
Be the first to ReplyFood is exceptional.
Chef Jon is very creative. Except for two dishes, we enjoyed every bite. The savory dish we didn't care for was the dumplings. It was too rich and the sweetness of the squash did not go well with the coconut milk. We love all the other savory dishes. But, the ones we love most are: -the fish over a bed of crispy rice -the lobster over fried milk bread -the bread that was served with the lamb -the egg custard with crab meat & caviar. The service alone deserves another Michelin star. Great ambiance. Easy parking. We highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a nice place to celebrate a special occasion.
Be the first to ReplyWe went into this restaurant with an open mind and wanted
We went into this restaurant with an open mind and wanted to love it. Overall the ambiance is nice, with the music just noticeable in the background without it overpowering any conversation you might want to have. Service is excellent as well. The drinks were really strong and all quite unique. The tasting menu was good but didn't quite justify the price. We did love how they elevated Taiwanese cuisine and all the ingredients were super fresh and seasoned perfectly. But it left us wanting more, which we couldn't get. So overall, I would say try this restaurant, but consider getting a slice of pizza after because you won't be full.
Be the first to ReplyBest restaurant in Los Angeles bar none! Been visiting
Best restaurant in Los Angeles bar none! Been visiting since the West LA location and every dish continues to inspire and delight! The milkbread, sea urchin donut and the caviar dish are highlights! The cocktails are excellent and worth the try (the espresso martini pairs perfectly with the dessert!) The service is also top notch! Pro tip: the bar tasting also features some of the same (and best) dishes as the dining room menu. Worth a try for more casual experience.
Be the first to ReplyOverall, the food and service here are top notch! The chef
Overall, the food and service here are top notch! The chef is inspired by traditional Taiwanese flavors, and creates dishes with those flavors and high end ingredients. If you have eaten a lot of Taiwanese food, the flavors are well balanced and delicious but nothing too new. If you haven't had traditional Taiwanese food before, it prob has the WOW shock factor. Servers are too notch and can describe all the dishes and beverages to the T. We had the non alcoholic flight which I recommend, as some of the beverages are extremely hard to obtain and have unique flavors. All desserts were really good and amongst my favorite Michelin star desserts that I've had! Menu wise, it was kind of confusing. When making reservations you can book the dining room (tasting menu that changes) or bar menu. We enjoyed the tasting menu but I feel we would have enjoyed the bar menu more since it's comprised of "greatest hits". Kato should change the bar menu name because there were definitely customers who wanted the most popular creations. Tasting menu had us "just full enough" but lacked amuse bouche/bread/palate cleanser which are generally typical of Michelin tasting menus of this price point.Parking has 2 hours of free validation.
Be the first to ReplyKato is my first foray into Asian-inspired fine dining.
Nestled away in the Row area of DTLA near where Smorgasburg LA is hosted, they're extremely low key and easy to miss. Get a reservation and enjoy some of wildest preparations of Asian flavors you'll ever experience.A lot of the flavors are very Taiwanese-influenced which instantly brought me back to childhood. It is such a weird sensation, almost like you're tasting memories. I absolutely adore the way the prepared the fish with a basil & clam sauce. And the Chinese cruller filled with uni was a delightful surprise.Highly recommend Kato.
Be the first to Reply人生的必修課是接受無常,人生的選修課是學
人生的必修課是接受無常,人生的選修課是學習放下,在逆境時請記得, 有時必須先跌到谷底, 才能在人生裡更創另一個高峰!啊前兩天放了 超級便宜, 點一堆再加外帶才 70幾元的中餐館,當晚來了 米其林一星, 台灣料理的 Kato, 兩個人, 只喝水, 兩分套餐,走出來是 701 元, 快10倍的價格,我覺得是目前吃過的米其林裡最貴的一餐,最貴不是價格最昂貴,吃過幾家價格更高的,但kato所有的東西份量實在是太小了,相較之下, 顯的最昂貴,米其林都做的小小的,這我是了解的,本來是想說台灣料理能拿星星, 該來試試, 但我跟朋友是失望的, 服務態度很好, 沒話說, 食物沒有不好吃, 只有幾道覺得很不錯, 有些還好,朋友說平均起來, 每道都超過 30 元, 但每道都沒有30 元的價值,這他說的,我也注意到 去的當晚, 國內,香港, 台灣來的佔了 80%, 外國面孔少,weekday 的晚上, 也是全滿的,很多食材侍者用很華麗的言語包裝, 因為是台灣食材,常常有機會接觸到,就沒有讓恁祖媽哇哇哇的感覺, 東西好壞, 值不值得, 本來就是見仁見智,大家自己慢慢看~
Be the first to ReplyThis right here is the best you can get hands down.
Major plus that the chef is embracing the heritage and making us proud. Everything is perfect and non fussy. Everyone who cares at all about food needs to pay attention to what chef is doing here.
Be the first to ReplyThe hostess kicked us out of the entrance while we were
The hostess kicked us out of the entrance while we were waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. She didn't want us standing in front which was so rude! We decided not to eat here because of how bad we were treated.
Be the first to ReplyWe were waiting on of our 6 guests to cross the street
We were waiting on of our 6 guests to cross the street before entering this restaurant and were shooed away because we were standing out front. I didn't see one person inside or near us at all so not sure what the urgency was for us to move. So rude, will never come back.
Be the first to ReplyBest fine dining experience in a very long time! Food was
Best fine dining experience in a very long time! Food was incredibly flavorful and tasty, wine pairing was immaculate! Service was attentive but not overbearing! Highly recommending this amazing place!
Be the first to ReplyFood was okay but I would never ever come back here to eat
Food was okay but I would never ever come back here to eat after seeing cockroaches crawling on the corner. I wish I took a photo
Be the first to ReplyCame for my wife's birthday and certainly this is a very
Came for my wife's birthday and certainly this is a very special occasion type of place. Our server was thoroughly professional and knowledgeable and the whole service team was on top of everything. We were a little embarrassed to ask but yes, if you buy a cup of tea, you'll actually get a little pot which makes about 3 cups. So don't be shy about asking for more. As far as the food and cooking quality, it was all truly excellent with modern takes on Taiwanese comfort classics. The only thing that I would warn about is that for those with big appetites, you're going to need to add the wagyu addition (for extra $) otherwise you may end up leaving a little hungry still. I know I would have. The chawanmushi, wagyu, and duck were all absolutely fantastic. The standout dishes for me. For folks looking for a unique, high-end chefs tasting menu that isn't your usual French fare, this is a great option to check out.
Be the first to ReplyCertainly an worthwhile experience.
Had the 13-course tasting menu over serious fine dining approach worthy of their Michelin star. The presentation, service, wine pairing, and attention to every detail was simply superb. Food was clean and every bite just scrumptious. Highly recommend.
Be the first to ReplyWhat else can i say, great Michelin star with great food
What else can i say, great Michelin star with great food and service.
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