Katsuya - Hollywood

The food is not as good as the location in Brentwood. Portion sizes have gone down over the years. Also, they were clearly rushing us the entire time and wanted me to order a new cocktail every 30 seconds

i can't remember the name of our server but he was sweet, accommodating and wonderful. absolutely loved having him as it was a ladies reunion and he made it that much more special for us.

Too expensive

I'm a huge fan of Japanese cuisine and Katsuya is by far one some of the greatest Japanese I've eaten outside of Japan! You can taste the freshness and quality of the produce, and it helps that the cocktails are delicious and the decor is beautiful!

We had a good time here. They just seemed a little slow and kinda killed the atmosphere. Drinks took a bit to get to us, but overall everything was delicious and great.

the food is consistently delicious at Katsu ya and it's perfect before the Pantages. The busboy actually upsold us on the way beef fried rice as one of his favorite things and we tried it since we were having a special night (it's $50) and I have to say, it really was amazing. The beef melts in your mouth and the rice was beyond flavorful. It's a special treat, but very tasty. And we got a little discount since we were going to the Pantages, so we didn't feel as guilty! All in all a good time.

We made a reservation and were seated quickly upon our arrival. Great food, excellent service.

My friends who eat a lot of Japanese cuisine rated Katsuya's food some of the best they have eaten. Sushi and sashimi is good but we did not limit ourselves to that. The yellowtail collar was delicate and one guest described it as the top fish she had eaten in the past 2 years. The striped bass was most people's favorite. The black cod was very good as well. And for dessert, the chocolate cake is dense and flavorful, more like a lava cake not a layer cake. The food is expensive but well worth the money. The Philip Stark interior ads a good atmosphere.

The food and service were 5 star. Loved the DJ that was playing during dinner. I'll be back!

Was very close to pantages theAtre, which was our destination. Mario Lopez sat right next to us with his wife. Interesting. Kyle the waiter was excellent!

The salmon was amazing and the energy was great overall in the restaurant.

I was taken here on my birthday for the first time and within the first round of sushi was sorry that was the case. I've been to many a sushi restaurants over the past decade and the food quality here was well below expectations as well 98% of my past restaurant visits. The service was wonderful along with the decor but the reason I paid the hefty price for Katsuya's sushi was to not only have good food but great food, and I was sorely disappointed. I will not be back and certainly won't refer anybody.

Our server, Kyle, was great. He was very knowledgeable about the menu. We brought 2 gluten free diners with us and he knew exactly what they could and couldn't have off of the menu. Great food too. 👍👍

I've been to Katsuya at Houston + Miami and I gotta say it was a little disappointing the Hollywood location... it has the usual decor but not completely... I dont really know how to put it into words, it looks like they ran out of budget and finished the best they could. Also, I know the dressing code is 'casual' but come on... flip flops??? \nThe food, on the other hand, was fantastic! Great as always, the service also great, everybody super friendly and helpful. The service was super fast.\n\nOverall it is a GREAT place to grab a quick bite.

I really wished I would have liked Katsuya but I have to admit the service was horrible. Especially for the high price of the food. First of all the waiters were not attentive at all and I had to call them they never came to check up on the table. After waiting ten minutes to finally flag down a server I ordered a dessert. After ordering it took an extra 25 minutes for it to arrive to the table. If I knew it was going to take that long for the dessert I wouldn't have ordered it. I also noticed that the servers were so attentive and eager to come to the table when it came to grabbing the check. I feel robbed out of my money that I spent here.

Always a favorite gem. Service is always excellent.

Was here for Valentine's Day 2017. Very good food and service. I had the Katsuya Fresh and my girlfriend had the White Grapefruit Cosmopolitan. Both were delicious and fairly strong. We had gyoza as a starter and it was cooked perfectly. The Wagyu Tobanyaki was delicious, melt in your mouth type deal. The sushi rolls we had were all delicious as well. Creme Brûlée for dessert is highly recommended!

Our server is the best ... ask for Rich! Delicious food!

Order the Brussels Sprouts, you will not be sorry. I love all the different cocktails they offer as well.

I went on a saturday night in LA my first time. Loved the atmosphere there was a DJ and I made a reservation so I didnt have to wait. The food was amazing. I had the Lobster roll and chicken panko along with the watermelon mojito it was a refreshing drink. I cant wait to go back!

Good spot for sushi after seeing a show at the Pantages.

Always delicious. \nService can be inconsistent. For this particular night, it was great. But sometimes the service hasn't been the best.

Dinner before going to the Pantages. We were seated quickly, saw our server once and then after our drink orders we didn't see her for at least 30 minutes. Fortunately we were quite early for the show. She forgot two of the things we had ordered and, even after being reminded twice, one never made it to us. Service aside, the food was excellent. We had some rollls, gyoza, edamame...all good. Everything was delicious. It's quite dark inside and there seemed to be an internal struggle with the level as it got brighter, then darker several times. Strange. Despite the lackluster service and lighting fiasco we'd still go back happily.

Great food, every dish masterfully created and delicious. Service was great and server very attentive.

Too pricey, too loud

Always amazing and service is on point. Great place to eat

Katsuya is always a favorite of mine. The service is almost always great. The food is really good and CONSISTENT which is good. The sushi always seems to be fresh and typically the food comes out fast which is great because I'm typically starving by the time I get there. We are always treated warmly by the front desk and they typically seat us immediately. Try the yellowtail jalapeño, it's one of my favorites! However...here are some issues that really need to be addressed as they negatively effect most peoples dining experience... 1. According to California Government Code Sections 7596-7598 smoking is not permitted within 20ft. of an entrance/exit to a building/restaurant and yet Katsuya lets people smoke right outside the door at the bottom of the steps and because of that the smoke blows right inside the restaurant and makes me nauseous and gives me a headache and forces me to leave as quickly as possible. Also, it's absolutely offensive and disgusting to be forced to walk through that toxic waste to get to the valet. 2. The flash photo taking of food and each other needs to STOP. The bright flash repeatedly really gives people with light sensitive eyes a headache and again, I have to run out of there as quickly as possible when the children start doing this ridiculousness. Management should not let people use a flash inside the restaurant, there is no need as you can lighten photos under 'edit'. If these things bother you as much as they bother me I strongly suggest asking to be seated on the sushi bar side of the restaurant as this nonsense seems to be less prevalent on that side versus the side with the restrooms.

Very disappointed in our experiece...service slow, food was good but very expensive with no service attention to details...music way too loud and just not coming back...too many other choices in this area!

Took my mother here for dinner before a night out at the theater - was a nice place!

Way too loud in the dining area. The music was uncomfortably loud, so much so that we couldn't hear the server multiple times.

So we were referred this resto from a friend who lives in LA. We were very excited by the reviews it had and we're happy to try a Japanese resto! Food was incredible! Honestly the first thing we ate (Brussels sprouts) we knew we would eat well. We had a few other dishes which were recommended to us and we were not disappointed at all. Service was ok, nothing phenomenal. Food came too fast and by the time we ordered we were done in less than 40 minutes! Although with the noise we were happy to leave. My husband is a acoustic engineer and he is very prone to all kinds of sounds. The sound was sharp and strident. The DJ that was there was good in terms of choice of music but the resonation and the volume \nof the sound was really uncomfortable. We go out to supper clubs all the time but this was unbearable. Even the couple next to us was saying the same thing. We would go back for sure but only if they fixed their sounds. Thanks

We eat at a lot of high end sushi and other places. We enjoy all kinds of music. Our waitress was beautiful and wonderful but we couldn't hear a word she said and we couldn't talk to each other. In the restroom the music was so loud people wouldn't do their business... we ate and ran and our ears are still ringing

The LOUD music started at 7 and it was so loud it gave me a headache. We could not carry on a conversation and the beat was so intense it was very annoying. This was our go-to-place for dinner before going to the Pantages but we are going to find another restaurant. We had to leave it got so bad even though I'm sure diners complained and the music was toned down a little. It was not like this the last time we visited but that was our last visit. Too bad because we enjoy the food but we can go to the Katsuya in LA Live

Wonderful dining experience before attending the Pantages Theatre which is just across the street. Highly recommend!

EVERYTHING was GREAT, love the look of the restaurant, FOOD, service ..... it was JUST WAY WAY to loud, we just happen to be there with all the people on their way to the theatre and we had to yell across the table to hear. Next time... and we will be back... will choose another time.

Went here after seeing Rent at the Pantages. The food here is fabulous. While waiting at the bar our bartender Howie was so good and attentive. Made our experience at this restaurant fabulous.

Outstanding service getting food to us quickly after we arrived somewhat late for our reservation and needed to get to a nearby theater performance. Noise level disagreeable with loud DJ playing music.

Great experience but the desert took way too long to come out.

Our reservation was for 6:30, we left the restaurant at 7:00 after still not being seated, at 7:25 we received a text that our table was ready, however the show at Pantages began at 8. I would not suggest dining there before a show even with a reservation as they do not honor them.

First bad experience I had at Katsuya. Horrible service! Totally shocked because this was always a great place to eat. Waiter was all over the place. Did not even ask us I if we wanted drinks. Just dropped of the water. Ordered hot tea had to ask twice before we got the tea. Rude waiter and busboy. Taking plates away without asking. Never refilled our water glasses. Totally disappointed. Won't be visiting this establishment in the future.

We went for dinner when they opened and after we ate ordered dessert, sat for about 10 min then told they were out!!! How are you out when we were the first to be seated at 5:30?

Great food and service! Ambience was perfect. Ideal location for Hollywood events.

Just a very enjoyable experience. Waiter was great!

We had dinner here before our show at The Pantages across the street. We loved everything, our waitress was helpful and made great suggestions for food and beverages. She stopped by to make sure that we liked the different choices. The meal was wonderful, the Corn Crunch Sushi Rolls were awesome. We really liked the atmosphere it was modern yet very comfortable. We enjoyed the techno music, it wasn't overpowering and allowed for a nice conversation. We will definitely return.

Excellent cocktails and food. Sushi omikase and cooked appetizers were stellar. Ambiance is trendy and price tag follows accordingly.

Fun place with interesting dishes. Very pricey for the portion size, but delicious.

My fav brussel sprouts and hand crab roll! ✌🏻

I love live music but the DJ was obnoxiously loud. We had drinks and decided to abandon dinner because of it. Went to Cleo instead.

The food was pretty good for an 'Asian' style restaurant.\nWe ordered the eel roll and the warm mushroom salad.\nThe eel roll was pretty good but I thought the warm mushroom salad was very good.\nI guess being Japanese American, the place seemed like a Japanese Wanna be restaurant.\nI didn't like that the waitresses shouted 'irrashaimase' every time a patron walked in. Trying too hard.

Bar service was great!\nFood was well above average\nJosh our server was the best server I have had in awhile!\nJosh made this trip worth it\nJosh keep on doing what you do!!!!!

Totally recommend this place! The spicy tuna on crispy rice was amazing!! What a great place!

This is our must stop restaurant before the Pantages. \n\nThe service and the food are outstanding. I am always impressed and grateful at how attentive and nice the staff is. \n\nI would point out, however, this isn't the place to go for a quiet meal. My only complaint would be the music, but I guess that is part of the scene.

Food quality is getting better and service was very good.

Excellent food and superb service by Emily as we dine here Friday and Saturday. This is our favorite restaurant.\nUnfortunately the background music is unpleasant

It had been a long time since we dined at Katsuya. I'm glad we chose to return! Arrived a little early for the 5:30 reservation. Sat at the bar with a very nice and knowledgeable bartender. He prepared our favorite martini's exactly as ordered. He did have to prompt the hostess to get us for our table. The table was in a perfect location. The server was prompt and diligent, but not very engaging. Would have enjoyed a little more discussion on the menu. Anyway, the drinks and the food were excellent. Will come back again!

Good food, friendly servers and overall a good place for dining near the theater

Poor service, rude waitress, late food, missed order, broken table, checked in early and seated 30 min later. Horribe experience, save money , go elsewhere, overrated and not worth the hype. \nThanks for ruining a great planned night.

Holliday with family

Met a girlfriend their for drinks and dinner. $15.00 Top of Shelf (Chopin/Lime) - The food is a little pricey - we were able to easily rack up $300.00 (plus tip) for two people. Its a cool vibey place and I guess a bit of a 'where you should go' if you are visiting LA - once was enough though - I can get vibey for less money.

Been there many times and never disappoints. Food and service are great.

Awful music played at ear-wrecking level

It was good, but we were a party of 10 and there music was so loud you couldn't even hear the person next to you... Let alone other people in our party. For a restaurant where you're supposed you share plates you couldn't even talk about it. For the price the experience suffered. We won't go there with s party again.

We always love coming to here before going to Pantages. Only this time we came after the matinee show. Never disappoints.

It felt like a real Hollywood experience, very fast paced and I felt like they made me feel important while I was there! Very celebrity status

Excellent sushi and great atmosphere! Service was superb.

Every single course was memorable and the best thing ever. Surprising after how long they've been here. They are still upping their game. Kudos. That egg muse Bouche was incredible. The foie gras and filet, incredible. The dynamite lobster roll too. Really well done

Delicious dishes

I expected more, maybe I'm watching too many A. Bordain shows. \n\nI ordered the 'Omakase', only to get a large wooden tray filled with the usual fish. The 'special sushi' I had to order separate. \n\nI had better Omakase in Gardena. Unfortunately, authentic is not expected from a Latino/Korean chefs. \n\nOther than the upscale decor/location, the food was sadly no better than the local sushi house.

We ordered regular style and they brought the food out and it's in pieces so it's awkward dining with a group services from strange but and the waiter once we got her food was on attentive but other than that Katsuya is always a good bet

Wagyu fried rice, great sushi, creative rolls. Wow.

Unfortunately, I can't review the food as we left 1 minute after we were seated in the dining room. When we walked in the music was so loud we couldn't understand what the hostess was saying. It took three tries to finally get what she was saying. I ate here with a friend about a year ago and thought food and service was very good, I also don't remember it being so loud. The music was coming from the left of the hostess stand from a different section of the restuarant. It may be a bar area but I'm not sure as I couldn't see in. We figured the dining room on the opposite side would be a bit quieter, but only found the same music was pumped into the that room as well. People were having to almost yell to talk to each other. That is fine in a night club, but for dinner I feel it's an inappropriate volume level. That is unfortunate, as I remember the food being good. If you want a nice, quite dinner experience, I would go elsewhere. \n\nPS-My food and service ratings above were required to add this review but since I didn't actually have dinner last night, these choices are from my previous experience.

Excellent food, great service and very quick on the delivery. \n\nWill do this place again and again.

Horrible service because they are very overpriced and expensive, not worth the prices. \n\nFood is good, service is good as well

Food is very medioce\nChicken terayaki was not cooked enough and bland presentation and to small of portions \nThey need help with the quality of food and presentation of the food.

The menu was fun, and the food was delicious. The service was slow in refilling our drinks.

It was our first time there, we had the brussel sprouts, baked crab roll, panko rolled chicken and creme brule all were very good.

We dined at katsuya before heading over to the pantages for a play. Wee were seated promptly and the dining room was very hip with comfortable seating . It is a bit noisy in the restaurant but not awful. Our food was delicious and so fresh. Our waiter was a bit preoccupied with another table of all women and seemed to have forgotten us. We had to flag him down to have our drinks refreshed and get the bill. I would go again.

We usually go there when we go to a show at Pantages Theather. This was another excellent experience. We like the spicy tuna over sticky rice and the new hand rolls they have.

The service was fantastic. Staff were friendly and kind. My husband and I will definitely be returning.

Disappointing food at this pricey and VERY beautifully designed space.

Everyone was so nice ,smiling,the service great. The food was wonderful. I think it is a romantic place to have dinner. I live in Calabasas, CA. I would travel there again and again to eat. Wonderful place.

Really like the location of this restaurant. We were disappointed because the server was not at all attentive, appeared disinterested in taking our order and did not check on us. The server was not at all friendly despite us attempting to engage them. The food and tea also were lukewarm.

Service was excellent on a busy night. Good place to go before seeing a show at the Pantages. Food was good to excellent, also items for non-sushi eaters.

Food is very overpriced for what it is. The crab hand roll isn't even real crab!

The sashimi was only average in quality, definitely I was expecting a better quality for the price.\nDisappointed. The sushi rolls were better.

Baked Crab Cut Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and, most of all, Crispy Rock Shrimp Tempura - all make pre-theatre dining worth while!!

The service is quick and friendly. Food and drinks are wonderful. Really like the modern décor. Noise level is quite high so keep this in mind when planning your night out.

Delicious pre-theater sushi dinner! The mushroom salad lagged behind as it came out last and it turned out to be warm sauteed mushrooms with large pieces of butter lettuce which were hard to eat with chopsticks. The mushrooms also were a bit too garlicky for my taste--one bite was pure garlic (ugh). Would not order that salad again. The hostess asked as we checked in whether we going to the Pantages and she noted that we were. Our server, Brace, was right on top of things and got us out in time to make it to the Pantages for our Hedwig and the Angry Inch showing. Definitely would eat here again pre- or post-Pantages show.

Excellent food and service as always. Very much like the new restaurant look.

We loved Katsuya from the moment we walked in doors. The decor is cool Japanese! Love the new remodel! So enjoyed tuna on rice cakes, Chinese chicken salad, so many yummy rolls and ended with the decadent molten lava cake!!! Service was excellent, great wine and fun delicious drinks! Great location pre-show at the Pantages!

one half block from the Pantages theatre and I think their over 3 hour valet parking was about 18 bucks. Top review, Beautiful place, great food, didn't do their sushi, but prepared entrees had just a tad too much salt, not unusual for Asian food. Great place.

I usually go to the Katsuya at LA Live and decided to try the Hollywood location during Dine LA. Fantastic and I will be back. Bar, food, and service were all outstanding. Miso marinated cod and crème brulee melted in your mouth. I will be back! The only con is they need to place sign on the door on the right at the entrance. People kept walking to the wrong door.

The sushi was great. we enjoyed everything we ordered.

Food is okay. Fusion with creative Los Angelesee food. Did not feel like eating good Japanese food. Another Nobu, I guess.

Overpriced, but you also get a good people watching show. Well situated near the Pantages. Wagyu beef dishes are delicious, as is the Lobster Dynamite. But my wife got sick from alergic reaction to something in the food - probably an oil in the crispy brussel sprouts. Did not affect the rest of us, and it was delicious.\n\nOn the other hand, the dishes did not arrive simultaneously, and we spent a lot of time watching our friends eat.

I loved the restaurant! Wonderful place! Great food! Unforgatable experience!

Great food, great service. Perfect for dinner before a show at The Pantages!

Took my mom to Katsuya Hollywood for her birthday before heading to the theater to see a musical. The service (Lauren) and quality of the food was fantastic! We can't wait to return. A+

I love Katsuya & especially love the energy at this Hollywood location!

great place to go before the theatre. Great food, and great drinks.

Great restaurant which is walking distance to Pantages Theatre. Had a rez at 5:30pm and we were seated at 5:30pm! The Lounge has a good Happy Hour for cocktails which we enjoyed prior to being seated at our table. Kitchen opens at 5:30pm but we arrived about 10 minutes early. Had the Shishito peppers... Yellowtail w/jalapeno.... Albacore w/mushrooms and Striped Baze ....all were excellent! Since we went to a show at Pantages we left our car there and it was only $5.00 more than standard valet rate which is $13.00.\nService was very good. This is our go-to restaurant now when attending events at Pantages.

Had reservations for 7 arrived a few minutes early and were seated right away! Overall our server was good. Knew the menu fairly well but when I told him I was vegetarian he really couldn't help me other than by telling me what I couldn't eat- which was everything but the side dishes and vegetable roll-which I ended up getting. I had the broccolini which was AMAZING loaded with garlic flavor- and the vegetable rolls which were good but typical. I also had the fried Brussels sprouts (no bonito). dessert was the best part of the meal- get the chocolate cake. It's ridiculous. I've had lunch here before and I'll definitely do that again as they have a bento box that is fairly customizable. Dinner is a tough one.

Great service our waiter was amazing and we loved all his food recommendations

We had a pre-theater meal that was scrumptious to say the least. Great service, great atmosphere, and great food. What more could one ask. The mushroom salad was particularly notable.

This is always a must-visit during my business trips to LA. Menu favorites include the Watermelon Cucumber Mojito, Crispy Rice With Spicy Tuna, Baked Crab Handrolls, Brussels Sprouts, Yellow Tail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Albacore with Crispy Onion.

The fish was fresh and expertly prepared. The service was impeccable. Our waitress, (Emily?) was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. The best was the octopus carpaccio and halibut usuzukuri from the starter menu. The only downside, and only because I am a self-admitted sushi snob, was the sushi rice had a touch too much vinegar.

Absolutely a waste of time and money . The most absurdly stingy portions EVER . The server was ' distracted ' and very incompetent . We ordered appetizers and main courses and all he was interested in doing was getting us to order more food . They brought one drink , forgot the other . The runners had no clue where the food was going . The acoustics are horrible , you cannot hear anything except screaming people muddled together . The dining room is ' not that cool ' . The bathrooms are silly , you cannot tell if the locks work in the stalls or not . When you wash your hands , the water runs off the platform drains , and the soap foam piles up on the platform so it eventually overflows . A restaurant for absurd LA ' wannabe trendoids ' who want to ' be seen ' so badly that they will endure mediocrity so they feel like they are ' cool ' . Save your money and go to a decent restaurant , this is for frat boys and girls who don't know any better .

Great location on Hollywood Blvd, near the Pantages Theatre. The food was just simply delicious. The ambiance, decor, lighting and mood were very relaxing. Great place to enjoy good food, hang out with friends and just chill!

Everything was great...except it was terribly noisy. Need to incorporate sound buffering.

the brussel sprout appetizer is the best! enoy anything and everything

Perfect place to go before going to the Pantages for a show.

The food is always fabulous and love the cocktails

We had a very good time. The bartenders were friendly and efficient. Our food was excellent. Everything was very fresh and presentation was creative.

The air conditioning was not working so it was way too hot. Love the food and atmosphere but we couldn't wait to go!

Took a long time (20 mins) to get drinks after I ordered, and for my server to take my appetizer/food order. However my server made up for it by buying us drinks. Food and ambiance was great as usual.

We brought my aunt from the Philippines to experience Katsuya. The staff and servers were outstanding at making our dining experience a memorable one. My wife and I have found a wonderful restaurant in which to share with our family, friends and relatives. Keep up the good work Katsuya you have a customer forever!

I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys an innovative and delicious take on Japanese cuisine.\n The cucumber Martini is a particularly outstanding concoction !

Great food, great service, convenient location next to the Pantages Theater!

Great pre-theatre dinner. Consistently good (almost great) sushi. The server suggested a few items I have never tried before (albacore with mushrooms) that were surprisingly delicious! For consistently delicious dining in the heart of Hollywood, you can't go wrong with Katsura!

Excellent valet service, the hostess was great but our reservations were not honored for 20 Minutes and we had to remind them we were waiting at the bar. Food was special and exceptional but I needed to send mine back because they forgot and added rice---they replayed it and the chicken breast was cold???\nDeserts were excellent

If you can get over the price it's a great place to dine. It is really the only place to grab nice dinner before a show at the Pantages. I have tried most places around some, some less expensive and Katsuya is always the one I come back to. Read through the reviews, most of the negative reviews revolve around price. This place is expensive and I wouldn't say it's a great value, but the food it's always top notch, the service is good to great and I have never left upset. \n\nI ordered the $75 sampler plate and got to try many different kinds of starters, sashimi, sushi and a huge shareable dessert. I tried a few of the cocktails and all were intriguingly spun with Japanese flair. I recommend it for a date night or special occasion and just be prepared to drop $100-150/person if you are hungry and want drinks. Cheers!

As usual we were greeted at the entrance by a very lovely young lady who showed us to our table. \nWe were then greeted by Martin who said he would be our server this afternoon. A very knowledgeable, friendly and handsome young man who guaranteed our time spent a Katsuya would be well worth it.\nMartin listen to my order and had suggestions of his own like the tako carpacio, excellent dish by the way. \nWe will be returning Monday November 7 bringing a visitor from the Philippines for dinner. We want her to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and food and the restaurant called KATSUYA Hollywood!!!

One of my favorite sushi spots in LA. Trendy atmosphere with incredible food. So fresh and a large selection. The albacore with wild mushrooms is to die for. They take traditional sushi dishes and add their own twist. I love it.

Just wanted to try this place because I had never been. Food is good, but have had better sushi cheaper. Ambience is ok, not really worth the price of the food though.

My favourite sushi restaurant in the states. Fourth visit and still feel the same.\nThe spicy tuna roll, jalapeño yellowtail and crispy rice are outstanding. Best creme brûlée I've ever had.

Seated and then no waiter came for 20 minutes AC then we left.

Sushi made with love!!! One of my favorite Sushi Restaurant.

always delicious. perfect for before the pantages!

As always, this place never disappoints. The sushi is always impeccable and the staff is always so kind and accomodating. My girlfriend and I were in town for my birthday and there is no where else I would have wanted to celebrate.

This experience was ruined by the hostesses who totally disregarded our Open Table reservation (so making it was a waste of time). They acknowledged the res when we arrived, told us it would just be a minute the first two times we inquired about our status, then let us sit for fifty minutes as they seated a number of people in front of us. When it became apparent we were forgotten (or ignored?), we went to the podium a thrird time, whereupon they led us into a half-filled dining room. Bad experience, and a bad mark against Open Table.

Great good and our waiter was outstanding at making suggestions. Brussels sprouts, shishito peppers, black cod and tempura shrimp were fantastic. Will definitely be back!

We prefer dining in the main restaurant where the sushi bar is housed, tables are comfortable a bit close together. The alternate dining room is quieter and tables not quite as close. Fish is fresh, preparations are delicious - sashimi, sushi, specialty rolls, special hot tapas size foods such as robata, gyoza, lobster dynamite, waygu beef and foie gras among the list, a nice entree list as well - black cod is great. The saki list is exceptional, many reasonably priced small bottles of really nice saki - the descriptions listed do match the flavor expectation they set. Service is excellent here. Never disappointed at this particular Katsuya location - it is our favorite of all the Katsuya's in Los Angeles area. Convenient short walk to Pantages for theater goers, and nearby lot parking.

Loved the food, especially crispy-rice-spicy-tuna, and the service was attentive but unobtrusive. I wish the tables weren't so close together, and, although restaurant wasn't full, it was really noisy.

Waiter did not come to ask for drinks- had to finally stop a waiter after sitting for 20 minutes

Had the sushi lunch special.... All I will say is that the baked crab roll will forever leave me craving to come back!

Great food and service. A little pricey and not as intimate as I would have liked.

Great food, fun experience.

We had 40 minutes to get to the theatre. We were seated, ordered drinks, ordered food (food was delicious), got the drinks, got the food, paid the bill and was out of there in 40 minutes. Wait staff was friendly and we got a discount for going to the Pantages. Awesome!!

Food was fantastic. 5++ Stars!\n\nFood runners were really working hard, however our server was never around when we needed him and my water glass was always empty.

the whole menu was great, food excellent, thank you for everything.

Had a reservation but had to wait around 10-15 minutes. Not a big deal, but we had tickets to the Pantages so we were a little rushed. Service a little slow but waiter was friendly and brought the drinks out quickly. Jalapeño martini was HOT and delicious. He brought the second one out quickly too. Food was great. Creamy shrimp and the Brussels sprouts were the favorites . Unfortunately we didn't have time for dessert but all was good.

As always, the food at Katsuya was outstanding. And our service was very good, with knowledgeable and helpful waitstaff. However, the modern avant garde decor of some of the spaces is immensely off-putting. (I suppose that's really a me problem; the restaurant is what it is, and we chose to go there despite seeing the dreaded word 'Starck') We booked the reservation early in the hopes of avoiding the 'scene', but I guess that's omnipresent.

Surprised we were able to get Saturday reservations, same day! Dine LA menu was good value, three courses for $39.00, to start: you get miso soup and Edamame, we had crispy rice and tuna, yummy! main course we had their assorted sushi, tuna, salmon and yellowtail and hand roll. The desserts were amazing, lava chocolate cake or creme brulee, delicious! We also had cool corner half booth with view of sushi bar, very hip crowd, and fun vibe! Katsuya does not disappoint on great sushi and hip night.

Awesome food and the most incredible service team!

Once your order, the pace of delivery is fast and furious. After several visits, Hollywood location, I have never been disappointed with the food. Main room is the best. The other room is very loud and seems to have mostly large tables.

The corn crunch roll was AMAZING! Very loud, over crowded and over hyped, but still good. Hollywood isn't the best area, a little ghetto but it was a good addition for our 5 day trip!

It was wonderful but we were really sad and disappointed to find 2 of our fave dishes were no longer on the menu...the lamb and the miso eggplant. \nAs always the baked crab handroll, the brussel spouts and the seabass was fabulous!

Awesome interior adds a lot to this Katsuya location but the menu items are still better in Studio City, as are the prices!\n\nService outstanding.

We had an absolute great time. The shrimp tempura was out of this world. The service was great.

Sushi fish was tasteless and limp. No texture or flavour without soy sauce. Pre-made lobster roll wasn't bad, however, no what I would recommend. As we were sitting at the sushi bar we could see the food being prepared.

Love SBE Katsuya! Great employees, food and ambiance and and the cocktails are amazing!

Great food, but sadly it is not sustainable. They'd serve blue fun tuna which is way overfished. Hoping they will change to a more sustainable menu and use their clout to educate diners on preservation of the beautiful sea life they make a living from.

I wanted to like this more. The portions are really small and the food is just OK. The service was very pleasant and quick for dinnertime. I was expecting it to be expensive, but it didn't seem worth the expense. Overall, not a bad place to have dinner if you have money to burn.

Emily was an outstanding server: prompt, attentive, quirkily witty, and helpful. Thank you!

One of the best sushi places ever. The decor is beautiful and sexy. We loved it great! food and ambience were top notch. I've eaten at the Miami Katsuya too and it is also spectacular.

We tried just about all the happy hour small plates and loved them all. The white grapefruit Cosmo is divine!

Beautiful restaurant with lively ambiance. The food is excellent quality and delicious. Our two favorite dishes were the baked crab hand roll and the crunchy brussels sprouts both packed with flavor!

Is your family visiting in town? Do you have a work meeting? Want to take your lady out to a great dat night? This is the perfect restaurant. The food amazing, vibrant energy, great people, beautiful crowd. Very elegant and modern, the experience is not only about their amazing and unique good, but also about the ambiance. The music and energy is very nice.

The brussel sprouts\nThe foie wagyu

Such an amazing experience. We were seated at a table in a private area which was unexpected and surprising in a great way! Our waitress was VERY helpful and personable.

Had a great time, comparable to Nobu, only wish I could order high end sake by the glass.

Great food and great service. Menu is always high quality and food consistently prepared. Generally a good vibe. On this occasion a large group of eastern European or middle eastern men were seated near our table near the end of the meal and were extremely loud, crude and dropped f-bombs. Unfortunately a byproduct of the Hollywood demographic.

The food is consistently delicious. Every Katsuya Restaraunt makes me happy!

The the service is good and the food at Katsuya is excellent. We went there to celbrate a birthday and everything we ordered was excellent. The sushi and sashimi were fresh and nearly perfect. The restarent is a bit loud so its not a place to go for a quiet cnversation but go with a cuople friends or family and your taste buds will be happy.

I don't think it was worth the price or the hassle. I was really disappointed with the fact that we let the server know that we were there celebrating a birthday and there wasn't even so much as a peep from them to acknowledge the occasion. The food was decent, but nothing I couldn't get at any other sushi joint in town (and probably for a lot less money). Overall - I probably wouldn't waste my time going here again.

I like the lobster Thermidor type dish.

Lovely evening. Our server was helpful and kind. The food was above expectations

Food is always consistently excellent.

Great service- fun night. Will come back next time in LA

I booked a table for 10pm on a Saturday and the staff made me wait until 10:45. Not cool. It was a table for two. How difficult is that?

Very dim and private which was nice! Amazing scallops and wagyu! Very good quality and would definitely go back again.

The ambiance seemed romantic and unique. The food was really good but it was nothing special for the price. The fish was very fresh which was nice. But I think I could have gone to a casual sushi restaurant and order the same rolls for a quarter of the price. \n\nThe service wasn't the best. The guy that cleared our plates was more attentive than our server. Sure it was busy, but I feel like it shouldn't have taken 20 minutes to order and receive a standard tuna roll. \n\nOverall, I'd go back to try new things, but I wouldn't necessarily make this my first choice.

Love this place!!!!! Food is great, and so is the scene.

The food here is impressive - a rounded it contains a lot more meat, but less variety in the house special rolls. The Miso black cod was excellent and not too sweet, the prawn tempura creamy without being too rich and our milk pudding style dessert a change from the usual chocolate bento boxes at other similar establishments. overall a great meal - better than i had expected and the ambience was good for a weekday night. highly recommended.

As the review indicates, food, service, ambience were all very good to excellent. Only critique was that the food came too quickly between orders; piled on the table. Next time we'll know better on how we order but we'll be back. Have been at other locations with equal positive experiences.

Food was amazing. Attitude of the staff was horrid.

While the food is up to par, the atmosphere seems torn between trying to be an upmarket restaurant and hip night club.

Remarkable Treats in Hollywood! A great spot to eat right before you go to the Hollywood Bowl, and you don't need to drive as Katsuya is close to the Metro Line at Hollywood and Vine. Loved the experience, and our server was phenomenal. I stupidly ordered one dish with seaweed, and they graciously remade it with soy paper, and with no extra charge. Great spot, never disappoints!

The creamy rock shrimp appetizer was the highlight. Rolls were fine, as were the teriyaki chicken skewers. But the bento box was mostly burnt brussels sprouts. I don't feel like it's worth the money for lunch. Maybe dinner's different.

We love Katsuya before the Pantages. Never disappoints ! Food is great and they have the timing down to leave your car and walk across the street. Love it!

As usual, the food was perfect but the restaurant is too noisy..

Amazing food, amazing staff! Always a wonderful experience at Katsuya

If you are looking for a great place to eat before the theater at the Pantages, this is a great\nplace to eat. Our bill for 2 - without drinks - was $162 BEFORE tip. But the food is great. HOWEVER! The acoustics are HORRIBLE!!! This place is so insanely loud that I honestly don't think I'll be back. And this is AFTER their remodel. Even the waiter told us he hates how loud it is. Really. I am not exaggerating.

Katsuya was a great experience. We had Kyle as our server and he knew exactly what to recommend and toon care of us in the best way. The food was absolutely amazing! Definitely recommend the Brussels sprouts!

Tiny portions. Exorbitant prices. Very mediocre food. Horrible service. Super pretentious.

Super food and service. Love the valet parking too!

So impossibly delicious once again...Katsuya deserves its place at the pinnacle of the LA food-chain. Delicious food, incredible decor, great service and surprisingly good value. I completely understand why the Paparazzi have it permanently staked out, and even forgive the delay in leaving from the valet due to a $2m McLaren and accompanying security Range Rover boxing us in. Katsuya is the best!

This is a great spot for theater goers to grab a bite and a drink. The service is super fast and they have those killer Brussel sprouts!

From the time we were escorted to our table to the time we said goodbye, the service and food were excellent! Well worth the money all the way around. I'm definitely going back!

The food was really good but portion sizes are small.

Post campaign event dinner -- great space and loved the round table -- service was fast and pleasant. Perfect for fun or business. A real scene for sure

The restaurant was across from Pantages Theater so good location. However, sushi was very 'average/plain'. Trendy place with good atmosphere but nothing special about food and overpriced. Can get this quality at any local city. Not worth the hype (and the waitresses across street warned us too).

Katsuya never disappoints. Service was outstanding and food exceeded expectation. The new menu options are excellent. Our server accommodated our schedule in planning early into our service that we would need to leave at a certain time to get to a show at the theater and as a result the pacing of our meal was excellent and very enjoyable. Being seated on the south side of the restaurant seems a little more subdued and conducive to conversation, while the bar area and north seating area are high energy and lively. We will definitely return.

If this were my first visit to Katsu-ya, it might also be my last. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great. And it ain't cheap! I routinely go to Katsu-ya in Encino or Little Izakaya in Sherman Oaks (or Kiwami in Studio City) and all are MUCH better than the Hollywood edition. And the prices in Hollywood -- sometimes double what you pay in Encino for the same dish!! That's outrageous. But, then, when the food comes out -- and it's food that I know very well -- and it's not even as good...well, then you're VERY disappointed. \n\nI'd skip the Hollywood operation entirely. While it's much sleeker and more spacious than the ones in Studio City or Encino, it's not worth the price at all. And when the food is marginal as it was last night -- forget about it!

Grabbed dinner before seeing Cabaret at Pantages. We sat at the sushi bar. The food was outstanding. It was pretty busy, so our service was a little slower than we would have liked, but overall it was very nice and delicious.

We were craving sushi before the show. Service was amazing & food was yummy!

The place was empty and it was obvious that something had changed since our last visit. The server was very inattentive and was not knowledgeable about the types of sashimi. The whole place lacked any kind of enthusiasm along with the sushi chefs being uninviting. I will definitely never return to this location.

Took my daughter and granddaughter for a birthday dinner before seeing Cabaret at the Pantages. Parking for $18.00 covered valet parking for the 90 minutes at the restaurant and the 3 hrs for the show. Waited only 8 minutes for the car and valet was polite.\nWe were given a nice booth along the wall opposite the sushi makers and liked the location.\nService was excellent with only twice having to ask for our waitress moments after she had left for a forgotten item that we forgot to ask for.\nAppetizers - Ededame - ordered salted but saw no salt and had to ask for some salt to add.\nRock shrimp for my granddaughter was delicious - bite sized lightly crispy shrimp covered completely with what seemed to be like a thousand island dressing but very tasty and not spicy.\nPanko crusted chicked breast with tiny shredded veggies inside (no taste) rolled and cut into 7 pieces with a dipping sauce.\nSalmon served with the cherry heirloom tomatoes on the side as requested. Fish cooked perfectly as requested med to well done.\nGranddaughters ahi tuna with crispy onions good but not spectacular.\nThe fried rice squares with raw tuna was a disappointment to her as she had ordered it in Vegas and said this was not what she expected. She ate one of the three pieces. Seemed close to the taste she gave me when ordering it at the Westfield Mall in Woodland Hills for 1/3 the price.\nKnowing it was their birthdays, staff brought out two small plates with a cut in half Mochi (ice cream covered in a gooey covering) with 3-4 pieces of strawberry, raspberry and a pretty leaf. A lit candle for each to blow out.\nHostesses were smiling and gracious, servers were great.\nGuess since I am not a Sushi person, I was surprised at the prices on the three dishes my granddaughter ordered, each between $16.00-$17.00 each. Wine list limited for ordering by the glass. Prices for those two glasses was average.\nA shout out to our server who was smiling and friendly when approaching.

We love Katsuya. The sake list is extraordinary, and the service matches. Its always fun to watch the Sushi Chefs at work from the bar, but the table scene is very nice as well. My wife and I are frequent visitors to the area for events, and this is one of our top spots for dinner!

I'd like to thank all the chef's and waitresses for their great food and service. I had alot of bad experience with sushi so i haven't eaten it in about 7 years. I did my research on sushi spots and your resturant out to me and i gave it a try. Let say it was the best Sushi i ever had! Once again thank you!

excellent food and service. Had a fantastic culinary experience!

My wife and I are in Hollywood often through some season tickets we hold. We have eaten here before, and wanted to return . This was the first time we visited the restaurant since the remodel. Unfortunately the restaurant looks more like a cafeteria than a romantic and/or hip spot to dine. It was a disappointing turn of events. Whereas past evenings there felt more like an experience, it now just feels like very high price sushi. Im sorry we won't be going back.

GREAT food, really enjoyed it. Our sever was very disappointing and quite rude unfortunately but we had a good laugh about our luck with her anyway and it was still an enjoyable evening!

Always good! Like the new remodeled dining room layout.

This was my 2nd dining experience at Katsuya. I was so impressed by the Wagyu beef fried rice that I eagerly ordered it again. This time, the pieces of beef were are little bit too fatty and marbled for my taste. The rest of the meal was otherwise fine.

When we walked in Jameelah greeted us with the best smile ever!!!! Howie and Dawn at the bar were so friendly and amazing!!!! Then we sat for dinner and our server Josh V was so cool!! He walked us through the menu and styled us out!!! We loved his service!!! All the food was amazing!!! All the sushi from chef Kit Kat was to die for!!! Also the A4 fried rice.... Oh my godddd!!!! Boom!!! Love Katsuya Hollywood!!!!

They wrote happy birthday on the plate that accompanied my daughter's crème brulee which was nice. All of the food was delicious especially the skirt steak. Favorite sushi dish was the yellow tail sashimi topped with jalapeno.

Avid sushi fan and was highly disappointed in Katsuya. It has the big name, the great location, the flare and decoration of a great sushi place and that's about it. \n\nThe food was so so. Not worth the over the top prices and it's very Hollywood. Over priced and the sushi was that of what you would get from a Korean sushi joint that specializes in Korean BBQ. \n\nVery disappointed if you want great sushi go elsewhere I prefer Osawa Sushi in Pasadena. Authentic.. Delicious fresh...! \n\nWill never go to Katsuya again

The moment you walk in the door the staff are amZing \nOur waiter was on top of everything and helpful \nFood was fabulous \nDrinks great \nWill defiantly be back

This restaurant has both sushi and cooked fish selections as well as chicken and vegetable choices. Everything is delicious. This venue is very convenient if attending the Pantages Theater or other Hollywood events.

Overpriced and very noisy, if that's what you want to call energetic. The food was just not that good for the price

We LOVED Katsuya! My 18 yr old daughter and I brought my husband here for his 50th bday.\nThey love sushi and thought the Chef's Omakase Sashimi was the best! Ice cold (served in a box on a bed of ice) and the fish was fresh and delicious. The flourless chocolate cake was possibly the best chocolate dessert I've ever had. SO GOOD. I was worried that this would be too hipster for us oldsters - but we felt very welcome and our server - Jasmine was so sweet and sincere. We had such a nice night out. Thank you!

This was our first time to Katsuya but it won't be our last. It was amazing!! The service was great and the waiter was extremely helpful directing us to dishes he thought we would like. He told us to think of it as a Tapas experience and to order several different dishes. The portions are not real big so you do need to have a couple different things to have for each person.

Food is always good. A bit pricey but delicious. The restaurant was very busy, but we didn't wait long for food or drinks.

Service felt very rushed

Lousy acoustics and a rude waiter who never waited for a lapse in the conversation. He just barged in hammering at will. The food was decent, but the drinks were great! The whole experience felt rushed and touristy. I doubt we'll be back.

Outstanding premium fish and food entrees great people and staff. Always and excellent meal \nand surroundings. Very energetic \nA+

Our visit to Katsura came after a theater matinee. It seems to be a favorite for theater goers and was fairly crowded. Our meal was decently expensive, but it's Hollywood and a night on the town. It is probably better suited to the younger crowd, but we enjoyed and will return the next time we are here for a play.

Can't go wrong with crispy tuna!

This is a very stylish venue and one to be 'seen in'. We visited the one in Miami so knew what to expect. the reception welcome wasn't that warm and we were standing around in the foyer for a while but after we were shown to our table the service improved. Then the food came. Every dish was fabulous! \nNot a quiet place but somewhere to enjoy food in a trendy environment.

The food was outstanding. We had dine la menu. One dish was better than the other. Waitress ..difficult to get her attention but she did stop by several times to ask if all ok..busboy ..server..was very efficient and pleasant. Did not care for the decor..didn't care to have a eye staring at me all through dinner

Great atmosphere and vibe to the restaurant. We both enjoyed the Chef's Tasting Menu. Great selection of items and all of them were excellent!

The food was excellent and was served in a timely manner by an excellent waiter. The only problem was that the noise level was so high that I could not comfortably speak with the person sitting next to me.

Quick tasty expansive

Great food & super friendly, efficient staff!

Great sushi. Crispy rice with spicy tuna. Yellowtail with avocado is great.

My husband and I love Katsuya. We would order 10 orders of the crispy rice with spicy tuna if we could. All of the food was amazing. The service was excellent, everyone is so kind and sometimes eating in Hollywood you dont always get that. We were even 20 minutes late for our reservation but we were still sat right away. Overall our whole experience was lovely, like always.

From the minute we walked in to the minute we left we were totally taken care of. The bartender was nice enough to even let us try one of their signature drinks. Highly recommend this place

The location is great for attending a show at the Pantages. Food was great!\nExtremely LOUD!!!

This is a fantastic restaurant. Try the Brussels sprouts. It is our favorite since R23 closed. Great sushi, fine service and interesting ambiance. Definitely the best place to eat before seeing a show at Pantages.

Horrid experience here. Four sushi rolls and two glasses of wine over 200 dollars! The noise level was deafening. We went to celebrate my daughters birthday before a show at Pantages. Couldn't hear each other speak due to excessive noise level. Never again!

The food was some of the best we've had at a Japanese Restaurant. If only it weren't so loud and so expensive. We had the 1 order each of the Chinese Chicken Salad, Snow Crab Rolls and Wyzu beef (so tender you hardly had to chew it), 1 Miso Soup, 1 Tea, 1 Sake. Everything was delicious. But $100 (including tip) is a bit pricey for Japanese food. The hostess sat us in the bar area as it was quieter than the dining room. However, it was still too loud to talk so we tabled our conversation for later and concentrated one enjoying the delicious meal.

Staff was terrific from checking in to our waiter and table support staff!\nDinner was delicious - our compliments to the chef's!\nHad a nice booth table that was great for conversation with our family.\nThank You!\nRose J

Extraordinary.\n\nRemarkable customer service (after slow start).

It was my husbands birthday, and his first time there. Our server was truly the best server we've ever had!! I wish I could remember her name. The food and cocktails were outstanding!!! She even brought a birthday dessert for my husband. Just a wonderful place. Will definitely be back!!

Outstanding food! First time at Katsuya. Will definitely be back again. Great location for the theater.

My experience at Katsuya was incredible! It was the first time I had ever been. I took my best friend here for her 18th birthday. It was her first time as well. She and I both really enjoyed ourselves. Our waiter Josh was phenomenal! He was so attentive to our needs and was always checking on us to see if we were doing okay. It's very rare that you'll get a waiter that is really good. The food was beyond delicious! I'm so glad that my first time at Katsuya - Hollywood was something to remember. I will definitely be back soon!

The SBE name has always been synonymous with fine dining, luxurious experiences, and the highest quality when you patronize any of your venues. Long after being seated, Emily, eventually coming to our table. Her greeting was without much pleasantry or even a smile, and she seemed to be in a hurry. We were served our first course with one of our entrees, not the appetizer we specifically ordered as such. We got Emily's attention and expressed our discomfort in receiving an entree prior to the appetizer. Emily didn't seem to be concerned or show any sign of wanting to remedy the situation by possibly suggesting she take it back and get the appropriate dish first, instead she explained that is the way things work at Katsuya, she places the order and they come out as they are ready. For the rest of our dinning, Emily did not pay any attention to us in the manner I expect from Katsuya/SBE. When the other dishes came, she barely slowed down enough to ask if everything was all right. I came to learn that they have changed to a tapas cuisine so the portions are small, which should have been explained to us by Emily.\n In comparison to other venues at the same level, I am accustomed too being kindly greeted by the hostess, enjoying the surroundings in decoration, being welcomed for dinning by the server in a cheerful, friendly manner as if you were her only customers, all leading to the courses being served in order with just right amount of time passage between each course. This type of fine dining was not apparent all evening. The 3 course meal barely provided enough portion size, so that after finishing our meal we were far from satisfied. All of this in an atmosphere that has changed in regard to lighting, and table comfort in that I had to sit on a couch that was much lower then my guests chair seating. In the end, the check total did not justify what is normally expected of this price range, which includes of the conformity I mentioned previously.

We arrived at 1230 for lunch and the place was empty except for one table in the back which we were seated near. Not sure why since we look presentable. Our server was friendly but we had to keep asking for our food and finally had to leave before one item showed up. We eat in Brentwood all the time and never had a problem. Would not recommend this location

The sushi was excellent. Enjoyed the staff and atmosphere!

I have been coming to Katsuya Hollywood for over 5 years and I will continue to go there. Their menu is diverse enough to suit any sushi pallet and satisfy those searching for Japanese cooked cuisine. The atmosphere is vibrant and upbeat. If you feel like bobbing your head to the beat while you eat, Katsuya is for you.

We had dinner at Katsuya on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The food was outstanding, but the blaring disco music throughout the meal was definitely a turnoff. The music was so loud that we, and the neighboring tables, had to shout to communicate. Will not be coming back.

Always consistent. A great go to sushi place with fresh fish and great service.

Food was better than I expected from a chain restaurant. Service was not very adequate, the servers was spread out too thin. The meal was very enjoyable.

Food was excellent. Service was superb!

Too expensive for what you get.. Would not go back

Awesome dinner . . . every time I thought I couldn't possibly eat another thing, I tried something else and proceeded to 'make room'!

We had really great service. The food is so good

The waiter wasn't the best. Didn't check on us much.

Food was excellent and the price was reasonable. It was loud in there so would not recommend for a romantic setting. Was not happy with the service. We were placed at a two person table (which was OK) in the main aisle and directly next to the lobby. We noticed other couples sitting at a 4 person table and saw one empty and asked to move. We were told they could not move us as it was reserved for a party of 4. Literally 3 minutes later they sat one couple at that table. It took the waitress a while to take our order and then the delivery staff kept bringing us items we did not order and they had to take back and they would bring our food to the table next to ours and try to give them our food so they need to get better organized. We made a 6:00 reservation and did not get seated until 6:25. In spite of that we did not let it ruin our food, the crem brule was the bomb!!!! Service just needs to improve.

I ordered a table 10 minutes before entering the restaurant, that all went smooth. We arrived at the restaurant and got a table 5-6min after waiting in the bar. The waiter took our order quickly. Around us were alot of noisy people with a too high noise level. We could barely hear each other talk through the loud talking, screaming and laughing from other tables. The food arrived quick, but we got food we did not order and it took a good 30 minutes, at least, before we got the right dish. Later we wished to order a miso soup and some rice. This took way longer than expected, and we had to ask for it at least one more time. Serving of water was messy, and we did not get a refill unless we asked for it. The food was ok, but there was a little bit too much spices. Overall this was a disappointing experience. The food arrived late, and wrong, lousy service, and too loud. At last we did get a 'discount' maybe because of all this mentioned.

Always great before the Pantages! Never disappoints !

Food was very good and so was service. Dined during happy hour, prior to evening at Pantages. We requested a well martini. Only concern is that we were charged for a well martini plus $17 for a Grey Goose martini. Presume it was an honest mistake. We brought it to the attention of the server and the $17 was removed from our bill. Food was delicious and service was otherwise very nice.

Great restaurant overall. Very interesting dishes. Waiter, however, forgot one diner's dish and neglected to bring the accompanying rice for 2 other diner's dishes.

Katsuya always has good food but it depends on your dining experiences and what you consider good...the Brentwood location is much better than Hollywood on every level...The service was slow, the cooked items were over done but still good and cocktails were inconsistent...all in all nothing was bad and i will go again.

perfect location if you ar gong to the Pantages Theatre; park your caarrnd walk across the street

Went here for my birthday. Fantastic service and atmosphere. Great for special occasions!

My mom and I visited Katsuya for my birthday. We arrived a little early, half an hour before the kitchen opened, so we were invited to sit at the bar. There we chatted with the friendly bartenders before ordering a yummy drink (my favorite was the dragon martini with ginger), and ordered shishito peppers, edamame and delicious brussel sprouts on happy hour. Eventually the bartender learned it was my birthday and comped my first drink. I was already a fan of this place before the meal even started. The service was outstanding, our water glasses were refilled regularly. And the food recommendations were great. We loved the black miso code most of all, followed by the lemon salmon roll and the spicy tuna with crispy rice. Our server, Kyle, was most accommodating when he offered to print our show tickets for us when we realized we had little time before the concert we were attending afterwards. We look forward to our next visit at Katsuya and thank KYLE for his kindness!

Great food. Service needs improvement. Our waitress was super nice but they left us unattended several times. For example, we ordered a bottle of champagne and nobody refilled our glasses

Amazing sushi!

Good sushi quality. Good service. Music was too loud, very difficult to have a conversation

Fantastic food - five stars. The servers were friendly and very attentive. The white grapefruit martini was tasty but weak. The grey goose on the rocks was in a small glass with barely any vodka. Two sips later and it was finished. We were in the room next to the bathroom where there were low ceilings and a few large parties, bar, sushi bar, and it was packed. The noise was off the charts. We had to shout at each other to be heard and it was still on the early side (7.30). I will return though for the food and hope to be seated in the other room where I have always been seated.

One of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. Worst service ever.

Normally great experience, this time not good. \nWaited over an hour for food to arrive. \nOur reservation was 1pm, arrived at 12.50pm and waited. Seated at 1pm orders taken by 1.05pm, Food arrives 2.10pm!\nOnce seated, restaurant not that busy, by the time we got served, we were one of the last customers there.\nI complained to wait staff, but just got a 'sorry' shrug.\nKatsuya can do (and has done) better.

Great ambiance and impeccable food. The service was incredible. Just the high scale and trendy spot to end my trip to LA!

Front of house and Wait Staff were very personable and knowledgeable. The food was exceptional!

If you are looking for a trendy, modern restaurant with great Japanese food, cocktails and you do not mind the buzz of crowds, slightly pricey menu and loud music, Katsuya is your spot. With a stunning interior, attentive service and innovative dishes I would highly recommend this place. My sister and I celebrated our combined birthdays and the manager went out of her way to make it very special for us. A big thank you for a memorable dinner experience.

We made a reservation online, bit still had to wait over 30 minutes. After a long wait they gave us a table near the enterance of the kitchen, with the waiters running along our table. Quality of the sushi is lower then the average all you can eat sushi in our country (Holland), but with a much higher price.

Great service, staff was very informative on their menu and all their recommendations were spot on.

The rolls were good, the sushi did not taste much. I have been there twice, the first time I had a great experience and I returned but was very dissapointed.

We were told this is a super 'posh' place in Hollywood and we were looking for a fun place with good food for a special occasion. This restaurant definitely met our expectations. It was pricey, but hey it's posh in Hollywood and I went big on the menu. Definitely recommend checking it out

From all of the great reviews I expected more More choice, more flavor, more of sushi I recognized. The Hamachi was a slab of yellowtail that was expensive, too much for two people, boring, and flavorless I had to ask for ponzu to make it edible. The tempura shrimp roll was bland. The cocktails were inventive and I should have stuck to appetizer and another drink.\nThere are other places in town that are better.

The staff was very pushy and waiters took away our food before we even finished. Food quality was good but way overpriced and portions are very small The ambience was interesting but very noisy as they are playing loud thumping music in the background.

Very loud annoying music- poor service- freezing cold inside with draft. \nFood was good but not worth the headache.

I took my wife for her birthday and it was an ok place to go. A little loud because of all the 10+ groups. The only problem I have with the place is the portion of food. The food itself was delicious but the amount they give you per serving is waaaaay little. I dont eat much at all as I only weigh 155lbs, so if Iamsaying this is because thats just not right. Other that everything was alright.

if u love sushi, Katsu Ya is as solid as it gets! It's an LA staple!

Loved the atmosphere and wish we could have ordered more items on the menu. Everything we had was great and we really cant wait to come back

All the food was very fresh and deliciously prepared. Service was also very pleasant and timely.

Always great!!

I've been for dinner which was great...this visit was for lunch which was equally exceptional. Clearly very consistent service and food quality. Suggest the brussel sprout appetizer, Asian chicken salad, bento box and honestly any of the roles.

Super fresh sushi. Service was good but we felt a little rushed. Told staff it was a friends birthday and they said happy birthday to her when we sat down and put a happy birthday sign in dessert we ordered. It was loud and hard to talk but was a happening scene.

Overall I felt it could have been a better vibe. The servers definitely were basing their 'quality' off if they felt you were someone. My humble advice would be treat everyone the same , because you never know who your serving ;)

We arrived 20 minutes early for our 6:30 reservation. The restaurant was near empty, yet the hostess made us wait for 40 minutes before seating us? When we asked about our table, she said that she was 'waiting for our entire party to arrive' when in fact, she had checked our complete party in at 6:10. It was a very rude welcome that tainted our dining experience.

Great service and food was balm. Restaurant was very nice but music was a little to loud. I come to eat not listen to a concert. I would definitely go back and eat. Restaurant is a little pricey !! $350 for 4 of us to eat with only one adult beverage.

Food was good. The space is tight.

We were seated 30 minutes late and had very lacking service. The hostesses ignored us and didn't offer us anything while we waited other than to ask us to move away from their desk. Our dishes were whisked away quickly (even before we could finish them) yet our waiter was nearly impossible to flag down. It's one thing to be busy - it's another thing to be rude. Overall a very disappointing experience.

Great food and service. Everything was very tasty.

Good Stop to impress your Date, Excellent Service

The hostesses were polite, the service was quick, the server was helpful and very genuine. The sushi was delectable. I couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate my birthday with my best friend! I have already recommended Katsuya - Hollywood to friends. :)

If you are going to the Pantages this is a must. Valet keeps your car until after the show and the food is always great. They also have the timing down so you are never late!

Found Katsuya listed as a worthwhile restaurant walking distance from the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. Definitely try the Spicy Rock Shrimp appetizer; it is too good to miss. Prices are commensurate with location.

Very pricey, but you know that going into the place. Wonderful service. Highly recommend the spicy albacore with onions and the deluxe shashimi platter. Wow.

Unfortunately, we had a long wait due to the host. She said 'I didn't repile to the text they sent, so she gave our table away'. First, we were standing in front of her the whole time and second the place was so loud- how do they expect for me to hear my phone. \nOnce we were seated Jenny was very nice and attentive.

Went at lunchtime and it was pretty much deserted. Tables are really close together, to the point where it felt uncomfortable when someone got placed at the table next to me. Plus it was really hard to get out and leave! \r\nFood was excellent though. Awesome sushi and the rock shrimp was to die for. Potstickers were served in an interesting lattice, but ultimately horribly greasy to the point of almost being inedible.

Love going or to eat here , the only pole this time is sitting next to a couple of guys who insisted on dropping the f bomb every 2 mins! Love Bryce though

We booked a 7 pm reservation, arrived 10 minutes early and were told we had to wait for the entire party ago arrive. Our son arrived at 7:05 and then we were told we had to wait until the next seeing time, maybe 15 minutes. I was upset because we had a theater date at 8. They seated us at the sushi bar (a party of 5) but within one minute the waitress and manager were at our table apologizing and sending food our way. They were sensitive to our time frame and very sorry that we made to wait and then to eat at the sushi party. Thanks to Aysha and her incredible wait staff for making our evening work after all. We will be back.

I will not come back to this restaurant ever! Food is terrible and it too expensive.

Very fresh food but over-priced. Great one time place, can't say I'll be back.

I placed a reservation at 6 but called ahead and let them know I was gonna be late, arrived at 6:10 and only got seated at 7:50 after I complained. Music was way to loud to actually talk to my date I took with me, food wasn't anything special actually probably the worst sushi I've had in a long time. Server was nice but I could barley hear him when he spoke.\nFood took forever to come, also spicy and didn't warn you on the description, ran out of simple things like tempura shrimp by 7 on a Saturday night. Extremely overpriced for the size and taste. Will not be going back

I went on the Saturday before Valentine's Day with my 12 year old daughter. It was pretty noisy but the food and service are great!

Amazing food! Slow service

We have been to this Katsuya many times and have always had really good service. Tonight, we were celebrating our son's 14th birthday. There were 7 of us (5 adults, 2 kids..6:30p dinner on a Wednesday night). Katsuya called to confirm the reservation at which time I asked if we could please have one of the little side rooms in the dragon room. She said that it shouldn't be a problem and would note the reservation as well as my son's bday. We arrive and the restaurant is fairly quiet (early for LA and it was raining). I reminded the hostess that we wanted the side room. She said she would check to see if it was available. They didn't seat us there and said it wasn't available . The side room remained empty for over 2 hours that we were there (not cool). The waiter didn't come to our table for over 10 minutes. Good news, we have eaten here many times and know the menu so we ordered our food and drinks immediately. There was only one cocktail and two soda orders that took 20 minutes for the waiter to bring over. Thank goodness for the water guy. Our food started coming out at first at a good pace and then it became super slow on the last 4 dishes (the last item which was a cold appetizer came 1 hour after everything else). We tried to keep it calm as it was a birthday celebration. The waiter came out and we asked if we could order dessert. He brought the menu and the kids ordered mochi which should have been super easy and out of the freezer. It came 15 minutes later gooey and melted with a candle in it. Finally another waiter came to check us and said our waiter was on break. At this point, we were just over it. So absolutely bummed out. I felt so bad for our son and our guests.

I was totally discriminated against at this establishment and I left the restaurant in tears. I would never step foot in there again! Thanks a lot for ruining my Valentines Day with my husband.

Bad hostess service\nBad front bar service\nBad waitress service\nFood was good to great, we liked/loved it\n\nToo bad all your staff made it so I would never step foot in there with clients again. Shockingly bad service the whole way through \n\nLee Addison\n3108541397

It was my first and last time attending this restaurant. I enjoy trying new places but the service I got was unacceptable.

Great spot. Very good food, would highly recommend

Disappointed in the vegetable tempura it was 90% mushrooms and some horrible red cabbage. Neither of us eat much rooms and our server didn't seem to care that we didn't eat it and charged full price. Not what I expected. She did however ask us to give a 5 star review to get a free dessert. It was good had creme brûlée. More attention to the needs of table and make sure food is okay, not assume it's fine. Prices are already higher and to not eat a plate I question they are just concerned about profit.

Corn Crunch roll is our favorite! Fantastic! Also the Rock Shrimp is excellent. Keep up the great work!

A friend recommended this place. We were looking forward to dining there, 50 min wait was frustrating. Considering we had reservations. Not sure weI'll return.

I spent some time checking out various reviews before going here, I must say in contrary to some reviews this place was worth it. The food can be pricey but remember this is Hollywood, reservation is better you won't have to wait for long to get in. The creamy shrimp was really good, the servers checked on us so many times and there was no moment we had to look for a server. The only downside is parking, again it's Hollywood, the valet parking is right in front of the restaurant for 13 bucks on a Saturday night. Also, the desserts; not a lot of option and the Katsuya pudding was on the heavy side, otherwise this fancy place is worth every penny. No Kids please!!!

Loved the geshia lips drinks, the rock shrimp and the gyoza. They aslo brought some mochi for my sister who was celebrating straight A's at UCLA. We used open table for reservations. Where we were seated was nice. Throughly enjoyed my evening

FANTASTIC Food! We were first guests for lunch so needless to say it was a quiet start. But good relaxing music and a young, professional stream of people started to come in for lunch. Noise level was good. Not library quiet but not sports bar loud either.

We regularly dine at Katsuya Hollywood, and are always impressed. Both the food and the vibe are spectacular.

Katsuya is one of the best japonese restaurants. L.A. , Miami, Las Vegas...all of them had consistence in food. Must try crispy rice spicy tuna. But all starters are also great.\nWe were seated 20 minutes after our reservation time. That was not the first time that happened. Besides that, not a complain.

This has been one of my favorites for years. Sorry to. Say it has really fallen off. Restaurant is very old and shabby and has maintenance issues. Service was very slow and staff us no longer attentive. Food has dropped off a bit but still better than average. In need of a major overhaul.

$5 upcharge for a tiny tray of wasabi was a nice surprise as was the hair in our salad, incorrect orders brought out and puddle of urine around all the toilets in the restroom.

This is my third time dining at Katsuya and I've found each time I go, the more impressed I am. The lightly charred tuna with salsa was my favorite on this visit. The crunchiness and acidity of the salsa matched wonderfully with the smokey, tender lightly-charred tuna. It's always an adventure seeing the menu twists where the chefs make the usual unusual.

Never lets us down before our season tickets at the Pantages ! Park here and leave your car all night ! Food is terrific !

We had dinner at Katsuya on New Years Eve, the food was great but it took over 1hr15 minutes to be seated. I understand that it was NYE but Katsuya needed to do a better job of making diners aware that their table was booked for another reservation, especially when people had places to be after dinner. Otherwise once we were seated the meal was great!

We went here for New Years Eve dinner, so it was extremely crowded and there was a DJ, which we enjoyed a lot, it was just very loud during dinner, but it was a great atmosphere. The sushi was amazing and the crispy rice was a must try! Our service was pretty slow but given how crowded it was I wouldn't have expected different. No real complaints! It's a great special occasion sushi place!

Dined here with my wife on a Sunday before going to a play at the Pantages. Ordered 3 appetizers (crispy Brussel sprouts, baked crab rolls, spicy albacore sashimi), an entree (miso-marinated black cod), dessert (chocolate lovers cake) and coffee. The food was outstanding, especially the Brussel sprouts and cod. Unique flavors, beautiful presentation and satisfying portions. Our server, Felix, was courteous, knowledgeable and fast. We were in and out in 75 minutes, and never felt rushed. Recommend it highly.

Food and service was good. Came to celebrate the wife's birthday and see a play. Ordered two of the Chiefs choices. Delicious but a LOT OF FOOD for just two. No need to order additional dishes as we were suggested to do and did. \n\nTiming of bringing out food was off and we were unable to enjoy our desserts as we had to rush to see our show. Got the desserts wrapped to go hoping to maybe enjoy them after the show... but Pantages made us throw them out and no outside food allowed in. I made reservations to give us an hour and a half to enjoy our meal and it was not enough time. The table next to us also had to leave rushed and their food was slow coming out. They complained about the slow service and got their meal comped by management. We did not complain and they did nothing for us... somewhat of an odd way to treat two tables sitting right next to each that got sat at the same time. Especially after they let us know management was taking care of their bill for the slow food service. They were an older couple who said they were regulars and we are in our 30's and it was our first time there so maybe the difference? Give yourself plenty of time to eat. I used to be a server all throughout college so I hate to complain... but sometimes the squeaky wheel gets the grease I guess.\n\nLocation for the pantages theater is perfect as it is a walk right across the street. It was the nicest restaurant I could find near the theater with early Sunday reservations.\n\nOverall fun and delicious restaurant. We'll probably try something different next time as we see a show in Hollywood. Expect the same type of bill as going to a Maestro's or nice restaurant just a little disappointed in the experience. Heard the Malibu location is better.

A group of four Of Us went to Hollywood Katsuya to ring in the New Year. We had a 10pm reservation but weren't sat until 11pm, it's a holiday so we weren't mad, we enjoyed drinks at the bar and when we were sat they offered us a complimentary bottle of champagne which was really nice of them. The food was delicious, we had just about everything on the sushi menu and it was all amazing. Katsuya is a 10/10 in my book.

Love Katsuya in general, but really love the Brentwood location so much better for ease \nof getting to it and much more local, and low key crowd. Still have star sightings, but don't have\nto put up with all the hoop la in Hollywood.

It's my go to place for sushi in Hollywood.

Sushi was fresh and nicely presented. Unfortunately, our server never brought any drinks we ordered, and we constantly had to ask for more water as no one refills. Definitely not the service we would expect at this price point.

Service good, food amazing (sushi) + spicy martini are justified reasons for repeat dining experience

The food was amazing, everything tasted great. Ordered the salmon sashimi with caviar, waguya beef with foie gras, and one of the soups. Unfortunately, our service was a tad slow, and our waitress did not check up on us very often. Other then that the experience was still great.

I had 6:30 pre-theater (8 PM) reservations and when we arrived we again reminded the hostess that we were pre-theater. After many promptings and direct requests we were seated after 30 minutes. We didn't see a server for another 20. We finally placed on order and by 7:50 we had received only half of our food. We asked to see a manager and told her we were leaving because we had an 8:00 curtain across the street. she tried to make excuses, but I reminded her that we were very clear at the time of reservation, when we arrived and when we finally got a server that we had to be done by 7:50.\nHer ultimate excuse was that they had far too many reservations for that night!!!\nI will never go back!!

The best thing about Katsuya is that it steps from The Pantages. The portion are minuscule, expensive & beyond salty.

Best sushi in town. Obsessed with the cocktails. Great place to take clients who want an 'LA Scene'

Outstanding food, service, and ambience... As usual!!! Got us fed and out in time for the theater with time to spare!!

Food is outstanding. Drinks are great. Too noisy but I thin we were just unlucky with the group of guys we had nearby. The waiters are very friendly and their recos with both food and drinks were perfect.

Gyozas are amazing. Great yuzu vodka cocktail also, super simple but really nice.

I had a wide variety of dishes and everything was delicious. My friend and I stopped in before a concert and shared a few dishes. We had the egg with truffles and chives... They were completely divine! A must try! We also ordered the Waygu steak with Foie Gras (I hadn't eaten foie gras since the band on in years earlier) it was delish. We had the salmon with caviar. We had other dishes that were just as good but these are my top three and I must redo soon!

Food and service was excellent. Bathrooms were awkward - difficult to find and unnecessarily dark; meant to be sheik or cool I suppose but was just ridiculous. I really don't know what the point of the loud, clubbing music was. Nearly impossible to carry on a normal conversation with those at my table without leaning close and raising my voice.

i took my family to this restaurant to have dinner right before the Beauty and the Beast at Pantages theater.\ni made a reservation, but the hostess sat us by the kitchen entrance, and it was very distracting with all the servers going in and out of the kitchen.\nmy daughter ordered Nabeyaki Udon, and the udon was so salty to a point where it was inedible. the soup didn't taste anything remotely close to the Nabeyaki Udon that we have tasted many times before. we also ordered Miso marinaded black cod, and the fish was also very salty. their sushi was pretty good, but i'd stay away from their other food menu.

If you're looking for a legendary Hollywood establishment, then Katsuya is the place! Great for celebrations, we celebrated a friends engagement! Also great place to take out of town guests for a night out on the town. Be sure to make reservations and even with a reservation be prepared to have a drink at the bar and mingle.

The food was delicious and the wait-staff excellent. This is a restaurant that I will definitely revisit the next time I am in Los Angeles.

Food is divine! Service is beyond outstanding. A favorite dining spot for the hubby and I before a show at the theatre. Highly recommended for those who crave a plethora of sushi, sashimi, and unique cooked entrees. My husband prefers the sushi and sashimi, while I prefer the cooked food. Oh and my all time favorite appetizer ever, the baked crab hand rolls.

First time dinning here the staff and service was amazing. Everyone was very attentive and friendly. Waiter gave great recommendation even the people dining there were very friendly giving out recommendations to us. Everything was perfect. Prices were a little above average cost for sushi but still a great place to dine and check out !

Unfortunately, my experience at Katsuya was terrible. It was not worth the $160 dollars a spend. The waiter was not friendly and not attentive what so ever.

Great food! Fantastic atmosphere ! I love coming here. It's always special!

Never disappoints Food is awesome and they pay attention to the schedule of theater patrons. Love it!

Fish was tasty with nice presentation; although, over priced. The 'special house' fried rice tasted like a greasy hamburger which seemed odd in the midst of delicious fresh fish. Fried Brussel sprouts fantastic.

Asked our waiter about the tasting menu and he was not very enthusiastic, it was very strange. Usually a waiter raves about their tasting menus but we went for it anyway. \n\nOrdered the tasking menu for 2, very pricey, probably most expensive item on the menu. Then we waited and waited and waited. People all around us who sat down after ate their full dinners and we just sat their and waited. Manager eventually came over to apologize and gave a complimentary rice dish. \n\nI split my time between NY and Miami and have really never encountered service like this in. Food was good, just the service was an issue.

Our waiter was very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The food was delicious!

It was our first time dining here. We had a great experience and loved loved loved everything we ate. Our waiter Brace made everything sound so delicious and his enthusiasm just made us want to try everything!! \nIt's definitely a place for a special occasion because of the prices but to me it was worth it. I'm looking forward to going back soon :-)

Katsuya offshoots are opening up left and right. Dubai, Egypt, you name it... Yes, these restaurants are cool and hip (some are hipper than others...) and yes, the quality is relatively high (as are the prices) - but unfortunately the dishes are very uneven. It feels like the love and the attention to detail is gone. They seem to be more focussed on quantity than on quality. Their signature crispy brussle sprouts were bursting with intense flavors, while the pork belly and even the miso marinated cod felt bland and underwhelming. Based on Katsuya's reputation I am expecting more.

While the food (as always) was fantastic, we were sat in a back room and it was just so hot we couldn't truly enjoy the experience. We asked them 3 times to turn up the AC, but nothing ever happened and it not only affected our meal, but it also made us get out of there earlier instead of hanging around and at least drinking some more. But again, the food was amazing.

Great, fresh fish. Full bar with lots of good drinks. Some tables were too close together, so my husband and I were basically conversing with the table next to us. Other than that the good of amazing and it is a must try if you like sushi!

Great service all around

The Hollywood location is a staple and always a sure bet for great sushi and excellent service, as always a great dining experience!

Felix was the best server ever

Came here for my birthday and it was a great experience. The sushi is superb - definitely get the albacore with crispy onion. It's a bit pricey but worth it.

The menu is quite similar to the one from Katsuya in Westwood but the decor by Stark is more stylish. We had a great dining experience and tried the Spicy yellowtail sashimi with chili, the crispy rice ahi tuna, the Katsuya special hand roll, the baked crab roll. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted fresh and subtle. The surprise of the evening was the seared Wagyu beef with foie gras, it was not highlighted in pink in the menu like the other house specialties, but was really delicious. It was unexpected in a restaurant known for its sashimi and sushi...

The Blackened Miso Cod was amazing, like butter! Had the toro sashimi too and it was wonderful!

Love this place!

Blue ribbon is much better for the same prices and Sugarfish better quality and cheaper so don't bother. Cocktails mediocre too.

Absolutely terrible. Service was shocking. Food was so so. Atmosphere zero. It was meant to be a special meal/evening and I was so disappointed. Expensive for no good reason. I felt totally ripped off. Don't waste your time and money! I'd rather go to Koi anyday!

Jesse was our server and thanks to his personable and customer focus, what could've been a very frustrating evening turned out to be an enjoyable and delicious one. The first potential disappointment was when our beverage choice could not be found. As a substitute, Jesse serviced us a higher priced bottle which was delicious! Second avoided disappointment was when the kitchen ran out of the pork belly altho it was only 7 pm. We followed Jesse's recommendation of the corn crunch roll as a sub and it was fantastic. Thanks to Jesse's excellent customer service we had a wonderful dining experience and avoided a disastrous and disappointing evening. We will definitely return and hope we are seat at one of Jesse's tables!

The specialty rolls are great, the stand rolls are rather standard. Pay the money to upgrade to the specialty rolls for a fun taste treat

We really enjoyed our dinner at Katsuya. The food was terrific and the drinks were even better. Service was outstanding. Our server was very attentive and provided excellent service. We dined here prior to a show at the Pantages and had a great time.

Consistently good food. Crunchy tuna rolls, rock shrimp, baked crab rolls, brussel sprouts, shishito peppers, and yellowtail with jalapeños and we were stuffed. The location on Hollywood and Vine is perfect as we were staying at the W Hotel. Service was quick despite it being a Saturday night. We were pleased with our choice.

Our server was great , yummy sushi, however we where seated by a door where cigarette smoke from outside came in . They did get person outside to move, but was not a great place to seat people. Otherwise all was excellent .

I am a long time Katsuya fan. As you can imagine, this location is a designer lcoation on Hollywood & Vine. The food selection are close to the original locations with all of the favorites on the menu. If you have never been to Katsuya and love sushi (I have converted some friends who would not eat sushi) don't miss out on the Crispy Rice w/spicy tuna, albacore with crispy onions & the yellowtail with jalapenos.

Had a quick dinner with our two children before seeing PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Pantages. We called to inform them we were late because of traffic and they were very accommodating. Our waiter was attentive, served our food quickly and the sushi was delicious. They understand the need for their customers to the theater promptly.

Out of 5 menu items, server didn't tell us this until we started to order them. Restaurant was pretty much empty at 6:30 when we walked in and did not get very busy. Empty feeling for such a big room.

Came here on a Friday night. On a business trip for out of town, coworkers and myself wanted sushi close to the hotel. We made reservations for three for 9:30pm. Upon arrival, we realized this place was not for us. It's a very trendy and popular. Quintessential LA 'scene' with women and men dressed to the 9's. We felt out of place in our tradeshow, business casual attire. Even with reservations, we waited 30-40 minutes to be seated. Once seated, our server immediately asked us for our order. We asked if we could have a moment to look at the menu considering we just sat down. While she was attentive, our server was definitely on a mission to get us to order, eat and get out! We had to continually ask her to wait or come back. Unfortunately, with all her trips to the table, she neglected to notice our empty water glasses. The food is decent but overpriced for what it is. The atmosphere is vibrant and mostly young...or older gentlemen with very young female dinner dates. Overall, not the place for me. Would return for the Blackened Cod and cocktails but during daylight hours to avoid the trendy crowd.

We were there on a Friday at 6:00 Pm. The hostess was real friendly. Our server was very friendly and attentive and the Sushi was fantastic. We loved it.

I don't know what to say except this place is not my style at all. It attracts tourists which is fine but it was full of twenty something loud full of themselves girls who were dressed to be at a club. Tables are close together and this was not a fun experience at all.

Great meal. Waiter was wonderful aside from going MIA a few times. Hostess was rude and gave off a judgmental vibe that both my date and I were bothered by. Love Katsuya's many locations but that hostess had us leaving annoyed, she couldn't even manage to say hi/goodbye or even acknowledge our presence aside from asking the reservation name.

We had a great time at Katsuya. The restaurant is a bit pricey, but they disclose that information on their website so you a informed and not surprised. The menu options were great, we just enjoyed our experience all around. THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS. I would go back for the brussel sprouts alone.\n\nGood job Katsuya!

The ambiance is better than the location at LA Live. This is a great spot if you have tickets to a show at Pantages because the food comes fast. Make sure and park at the lot diagonal to Pantages because Katuya's parking is crazy expensive. When ordering sushi make sure and ask the quantity or you might not get the number you'd hope for.

Was in Los Angeles for the weekend from Phoenix and wanted to take my boyfriend out to celebrate his graduation from college. We were both really excited to try Katsuya after being recommended to us by one of my coworkers. Making the reservation online was easy, parking was fairly easy (for LA that is), and we were seated immediately upon entering. Waited for over 10 minutes for water, another 10 for our server to come and take drink orders, another 10 before receiving our drinks, and at least 20 minutes more for the appetizer. All told, we were there a solid hour before receiving our food. We had the cripsy brussels sprouts for the appetizer, albacore sashimi, special katsuya roll, and sunset roll. The food was really good, but pricey in my opinion for what you actually got. I was expecting a lot more. The bf and I both said we have had better sushi in Scottsdale for half the price at a place just as ambiant. What you really pay for here is the location in Hollywood and the 'cool' factor. None of the staff seemed too friendly or attentive, but not cold either, just sort of there. Waited far too long for the food. I'm sure there are both better sushi places in LA, and places with more ambiance for a better price. Save your money and head elsewhere.

My husband and I came here for our anniversary! It was a very pleasant and great atmosphere. We had reservations for six but arrived about thirty minutes before and were seated immediately! After ordering from the first appetizers of the baked crab hand rolls and tempura shrimp, to the black cod entree, to the Hawaiian bread pudding topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream was exquisite on our tongues! Every dish got better and better as they came to the table. We will be visiting again and again!

A great place to have a first date or drinks before heading out for the evening. The Yellowtail sashimi with Jalapeño is my absolute fave - a must try! Also the Waygu beef is to die for!!!

My favorite dishes were the ceviche and robata skirt steak, sushi rolls were ok but not great. Excellent cocktails and decor. I dined at this restaurant previously later at night and I definitely prefer the noise level earlier in the evening.

We went here before seeing a show at the pantages theatre. It was within walking distance. The food was fantastic. We were a group of four and we ordered a bunch of food and shared.

This was a very expensive meal, but worth every dollar!!!

Incredibly fresh and delicious sushi in a stunning dining room. Really amazing experience.

The food was good, but nothing special and very expensive for what you get. Where we sat was next to the kitchen and was not pleasant, the other area of the restaurant was much better. \nAverage experience

It wasn't as good as all the hype but the decor was interesting.

I was surprised w how good the sushi was although it was very slow to come out.

the waiters except reception and bar are always so snoddy and unprofessional and dont care about things u want like fork water salt and so on but still they are not starck or the owner and i come a lot

Much confusion at time of check in for 6:30 reservation as we spotted two open seats at sushi bar which hostess said was OK to take only to be sent back to front by waiter saying hostess had to seat us there with menus-a couple of back and forths resolved this-(apparently must reserve seat as sushi bar as though its a table). Service was excruciatingly slow though it was busy. Overall the name hype and food just don't match up. Still, a nice choice before a show at Pantages as you can valet park at the restaurant and pick up car after the show.

Service was terrible. Waiter Nick(?) had a terrible attitude and didn't care.

Aside from our server forgetting our side steamed rice order, the service at Katsuya was excellent. The food came out pretty quickly. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! Our favorites were the crispy brussel sprouts and Wagyu style rib eye. Even the Prix Fix with simple Teri Chicken and Teri Beef were phenomenal. I wish we lived closer because we would definitely come back more often.

They have amazing service. The food is very delicious (try the salmon). Great for special occasions. I highly recommend this place.

i'm from out of town and was searching for a sushi place for a lunch date with my bestfriend. katsuya came up as a top choice with lots of positive reviews. my flight was delayed arriving into lax, so we missed our reservation time and brought us into katsuya just as the kitchen was closing. however, i called the restaurant to see if they could accommodate us and the manager was more than helpful and understanding of the situation. he allowed me to place my order by phone before the kitchen closed and when we arrived the table was ready for us. top notch customer service and for food the reviews were accurate. thumbs up for the sashimi/sushi selection and fresh wasabi. if i find myself in hollywood again, this would be on my list of places to go.

I had a lovely time there on Valentines day; however the only thing I did not like is that they did not inform me when I made the reservation it was a set menu. I did not mind, but I did want to order more and if I would have known they were going to have a set menu I would have came on a night they didn't.

We are Nobu fans but decided to give Katsuya a try as judging by the critics, it seemed to be a better choice. We were thoroughly disappointed as the food, if lucky enough to be available, was not as exquisite as expected. I had ordered the Wagyu beef topped with foie gras and sea urchin sushi but the waitress came back 10 minutes later to inform us that not only were they out of foie gras but also of sea urchin.... So much for being able to savor these delicacies not so easy to find anywhere else. Anyhow, after having to change the whole wine pairing associated with my original order, we opted for the Omakase Tasting Menu. The service was at best mediocre. Different waiters brought us our dishes with no explanations of what we were being served.... (because it was a tasting menu, you are served the chef's specials without knowing in advance what they are.). We kept on having to be able to catch our regular waiter to request a description. Anyhow, we were not at all impressed by the place, and would go back to Nobu anytime before Katsuya.

I am not a big sushi person, but my date was. So I was hoping for a little more variety on the menu. otherwise, it was obvious they had the quality, high grade sushi. I thought it was a bit pricey, but maybe that is reasonable to expect in LA, especially the location, across from the Pantages theatre!

Katsuya is a bit on the pricier side, but a very nice spot for business meetings or romantic dinners. Food is not bad at all, but most come for the ambience.

When you walk in to this restaurant, the first thing you notice is the warm recognition and welcoming. It's very relaxed and comfortable. The server was friendly and very responsive. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar. This enables you to interact with your sushi chef and get some great recommendations. We had Crispy Rice, Yellowtail Sashimi with jalapeno, Red Snapper, Sockeye Salmon, and Sider Rolls. All the dishes were absolutely scrumptious!

We had 7pm reservations before an 8pm performance of Wicked. We were finally sat at 7:30, so we only had 25 minutes total for dinner. The waitress was great about rushing the order to get us out of there in time to catch the show, but the rushed experience was not what we had in mind when we made the reservations.\n\nAlso, the salmon sashimi was slightly frozen on the underside. We've eaten at the Downtown and Glendale locations where the food has always been exceptional. Other than the salmon the food met our expectations.

This is my favorite place to go for sushi in LA. The food is so good and service is always outstanding. It's pretty pricey, but worth it for a special treat. Try the crab rolls in rice paper...amazing!

I'm a sushi snob, so please keep that in mind. this place is a cool hollywood fancy restaurant. but if you're into good sushi this is not the place to go. they got fancy drinks, fancy atmosphere, valet parking...if you want to take a date to impress, than maybe.... but if that date knows a thing or two about sushi, then tek them to Shintaro down the street.\n\nthis place is not a good sushi stop. their fish was fresh, but not that creative, or yummy. I had lunch with a date, we ordered 5 things and an appetizer and bill came to 100 with NO DRINKS.

We had to wait quite a while even with a reservation but they fed us quickly though, and it was delicious so it was worth it. Its a little dark in there too. But great food, we went for my sisters birthday, I'd recommend this to people :)

Katsuya is such a great place to have a pre-theater meal. The energy and dining experience really gets you charged up for the play or musical your going to see at the Pantages. It's pretty great for a post-theater drink as well.

Not the most exciting place on a Sunday night at 8:30 p.m., service a bit slow. Still a cool place though and good food.