Krispy Rice

The restaurant is very cool & very LOUD! It doesn't help that every time the hosts walk someone to their table they yell when they enter the room

I was excited to try this restaurant given the reviews but honestly the sushi did not impress at all! We tried the chefs tasting menu which was below average. None of the dishes made any time of good impact. I feel like the ingredients were just okay but the flavor was definitely lacking. Won't come back, but did enjoy the Harry Potter drinks.

Came here for my birthday a few weeks ago and had an amazing meal! This is located in a dense part of Hollywood close to The Pantages Theater and I opted for valet right in front rather than search for a spot. Let's get to the food: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - 5 stars. Excellent! Perfectly crisped rice underneath creamy and delicious spicy tuna. Crispy Brussels Sprouts - 5 stars. Utilizing the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts gives this a crispy and light quality and the seasoning is delicious, not your typical "balsamic glazed" sprout Miso Cod Bites - 4 1/2 Stars. This was a healthier and light appetizer and a nice little bite. Baked Crab Hand Rolls - 5+ stars. The best baked crab roll on earth!! No notes! Assorted Kushiyaki - 5 stars. We got the asparagus and the eggplant and both were great! Assorted Ngiri - 5 Stars. Every piece was fresh and absolutely delicious. The service was fabulous as well. Extra olive juice on the side of my Filthy Martini was a nice "mint on the pillow" moment for me, and the mini sparkler candle that was brought out for my bday dessert was charming. The ambiance is minimalist and upscale, and our giant booth was perfect for a bday celebration. Well done Katsuya, can't wait to come back!

Host was so welcoming and lovely to our large group. Harry Potter themed drinks were delightful. Food was good. Great option near the Pantages

The atmosphere at this restaurant is absolutely great! Cozy atmosphere, soft lighting, and venue decor made the ideal setting for a nice meal. The staff is polite and attentive, going above and beyond to provide a wonderful experience.

Katsuya was an incredible experience. We went there for a date night and was absolutely in love with everything we had. We had the Katsuya Chef's Tasting Menu ($85 pp) which included 1. Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi: This was sublime! 2. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: This was probably the highlight of the entire meal for me. Spicy tuna always slaps and the crispy rice had a very delicate hint of toasted sesame oil. Très bien! 3. Lobster Tempura: I've never really been a fan of tempura but this one was just exceptional. It was such a nice flavor. I think there was a hint of cheese. But whatever it was, I want more. 4. Wagyu Ishiyaki with Wasabi ponzu: I'm always sceptical about red meat and love it with more flavor infused. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I really enjoyed this. The wasabi ponzu, thinly sliced radish and shiso leaves were the whole package! 5. Specialty rolls: These were well-executed but I was mind blown by the rest of the food that I'd had and the flavors that were exploding that this did not leave a memorable mark for me. But still so good! 6. For the main course, we had a choice between short ribs and the cod. I went with short ribs. This was probably the best sears ever! I also loved the braising jus. 7. Finally for the dessert, we had the Miso Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Marshmallow, Sesame Cremeux, Salted Caramel. It was an amazing dessert to finish things off. They had a few wine offerings, which I enjoyed. Our waiter was super sweet and ensured that we were occupied throughout. He was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. I loved the ambiance on the inside. Though it's near one of the tourist-y parts of LA, once you're inside, you don't realise how busy it is outside. Overall, I enjoyed this spot immensely. 15/10 recommend.

We had a bit of a hiccup for my sister's birthday dinner but the manager Chelsea contacted me directly to rectify it. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went great on a follow up visit. Great customer service is a major factor on patronizing a business. As for the food deets, the ceviche was a fave, alongside the lemon salmon roll and the chocolate miso caramel dessert are all items worth coming back for.

Don’t order it’s gross and food poisoning on the horizon

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We have been to multiple Katsuya locations more than 50 times since our first visit in 2006. Last night in Hollywood we had 10 guests and the food was surprisingly bad for the first time. Crispy shrimp was soggy, popcorn shrimp was slimy, and multiple other dishes were poorly prepared. Not sure what happened to the chef, but not one of the 10 people thought the food was even average. We are going to Brentwood on Monday night and will determine whether we ever return after that.

The mood was awesome when we arrived. Our server was excellent ✅✅. After that it quickly changed lol. The mood was quickly thrown off by the DJ, who didn't quite know what mood to set and was mixing too much for the ambience of the place, specially dinner time. The food was bland. I order the grilled chicken, the sauce made it work but the chicken itself was not season well. We also ordered lobster fried rice and that fried rice was so bland we couldnt eat it. The best thing was the yellow tail Nigiri. Overall I give this place a 3 for the looks and server.

We are great fans of Katsuya, go to Woodland Hills about 3 to 4 times a month, encino about every few months. I like the menus at those two spots much better, bigger variety and much less expensive. Also Hollywood is much darker it was hard to see the menu even with the little table lites. No complaints about the food it was delicious. Perhaps the over priced menu was because it is a tourist destination or rent is very high.?

As with everywhere else, they've decreased their menu offerings and not necessarily with the best that they had pre-Covid. Still it's pretty expensive for not having a lot of choices. It's horribly noisy in the main dining room, but they've added more tables on the other side, so it's kinda crowded. Guess we'll take the noisy side vs the crowded side. We continue to go because they're close to the Pantages.

We had a wonderful experience. It was my first time going and Juan was great. The food was wonderful, we ordered crispy rice, rock shrimp, double tuna roll, and tomahawk short ribs

I ordered this on Postmates, and it came in plastic restaurant go containers ,not an actual issue, but vs the presentation on app and previous times I’ve ordered this was wild. However I have actual fish allergies and they don’t allow for allergy subs on the app, no problem, I ordered shrimp, tuna, crab and himachi. Zero shrimp came, 4/6 pieces of what looks like a Philly roll arrived containing Salmon, that I AM allergic to and now I’m not comfortable eating anything that arrived, because of a complete lack of attention to the order. This is wildly disappointing for a $75 order.

Food: 2

Service: 1

If you appreciate really good sushi, you owe it to yourself to visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a friendly host who seated me immediately. The dining room is well appointed, with subdued lighting, and a great vibe. There is both table seating as well as seating at the sushi bar, both being very comfortable. Prices are in line with the quality of the food. I ordered the Sushi Moriwase and was not disappointed. The portion size was perfect for me, although someone with a lighter appetite might share this plate. I also want to suggest the Katsuya Fresh cocktail, which was a perfect accompaniment with the meal. I might add that I am not generally a vodka fan, but this drink was absolutely outstanding!