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Kato Restaurant Los Angeles Reviews from The Last Year
This 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.
I 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.
Came 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.
Located 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.
I'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.
Finally 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.)
Though 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.
Food 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.
We 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.
Best 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.
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The info blurb on importance points say that you get your listing pushed to the top if you have more importance points βand many other thingsβ but what are these other things? Should I be trying to get these points?
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I canβt find my purchase but my credit card has been charged - any ideas ?
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I got a Polo Bar reservation today and listed it on AT. Soon after I got an email from resy saying my reservation was cancelled. When I called about why they said its because I was flagged as a seller and they have an algo to figure it out. How do I bypass this and sell my reservation without it cancelling
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Can you take down a listing if it doesn't sell to avoid a late cancellation fee?
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Hi Community,
I am new to this site and just recently bought a reservation here. I noticed that on the reservation page, it is booked under a random name and a virtual email address.
I can't find any button to change either the name or the email for this reservation I bought. So, should I just say that random name when I arrived at the restaurant? Not really sure about the procedures.
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This is my second go around bidding on a reservation and it looks like it wonβt be much of a success again. Has anyone on here ever bid on a reservation and successfully got it? It seems to me like the reservations I bid on donβt even exist
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How do I cancel a name change request
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If an establishment cancels a reservation for whatever reason, will the seller get penalized? If so, how?
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I bought a reservation and posted a transfer request to my name this past Sunday and have had no one confirm for me as I also have a special request also. The reservation is soon and I am concerned
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Hi Teams,
I got the 10%+ Refund Rate Medal since RESY terminated my account last month.
Now my refund rate has returned to 10% which is lower than the 11% threshold.
But I can still see the 10%+ Refund Rate Medal in my profolio and my payout is still
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