Amidst the whispered secrets of Hollywood's culinary underworld lies a clandestine haunt within Katsuya—a ghost kitchen shrouded in mystery. Here, the once bespoke Krispy Rice Sushi Box emerges, devoid of its former glory, stripped of custom packaging. Yet, despite its cold demeanor, each bite retains a crispy defiance, a testament to resilience amidst anonymity.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura, Just Krispy
Daniel Feliciano
DEFINETLY coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris
Not the first time eating at Katsuya Hollywood but I'm not sure if we'll go back. Service was good, although they forgot about 2 items during the meal so they weren't fantastic. The food was really hit or miss. Maybe only half our dishes were good.
Took my MOM and family for first time, so I knew what the experience & expectation should've been Celebrating my mom's birthday, so the expectations were going be set at that higher standard. Hence why I booked ahead. Maybe they were just a little understaffed, but we found ourselves waiting a lot of the time, none of us actually ate together or got our drinks together, all came at separate times. Overall, in the end the food was great can't complain. The drinks were amazing. But Me having booked my dinner several days prior I wish we got better attended to. They seemed super fallen behind. So no, you don't always get what you pay for, do better next time.
ChristopherB
Seated within minutes of arrival. Expected counter seating, but got a nice table. Food was tasty (but why did the crispy rice take soooo long?). Otherwise good service. Prices about par for a nice restaurant in LA.
Sjjama
Food and service were great. It's very noisy, almost like being in a club, so conversation is difficult. The bathrooms were too dark (you should be able to see yourself in the mirror) and paper towels were strewn about the floor. I would go back, but wouldn't sit at a table when I wanted to have meaningful conversation.
Dine4SouthBay
Great option for pre show dinner at the Pantages Theater. Seated on time of reservation at a preferred table. Service was responsive to our time constraints to get to Pantages. Nice selection of appetizers, soups, salads and entrees for both vegetarians and carnivores. Tomahawk braised ribs with side of sweet corn topped off with strawberry sundae was amazing! Will be back next time we have tickets to the theater!
Another lovely dinner! We walked over in the rain and were greeted warmly, seated promptly and the food and drinks were sooooo good. Luis is such a fantastic waiter! Katsuya is now our go-to place :)
Love everything about this location. Always nice to see many of the same servers when going for a meal. Professional but also with kindness. Always visit here when going to the theater.
Service and food was excellent, I will definitely be coming back here again. My only minor complaint is that it's so dark inside it was hard to see the menu to read it. I had to use the ? flashlight on my phone. But that wouldn't stop me from returning. Sushi was outstanding!
DennisI
It still is too dark, unable to read menu. Either make the menu larger print or color of letters better contrast to background. Still would rather have more light in dining area and hallway to bathrooms.
KarensaA
I visited this restaurant with 6 year old twins and was anxious as to how they would be received but we were welcomed with much enthusiasm! The staff were attentive, DJ was banging, food was good - spicy tuna crispy rice was our fav. My cocktail was a bit of a let down, it tasted artificial - harajuku girl I think it was called. Would recommend.
LastMinuteDiner
Katsuya has service down to a science. Granted we go there primarily before a show at the Pantages so they know what needs to be done. Yet the servers and staff are always warm and welcoming and are happy to serve under whatever circumstances they need!
Amazing for a late night dinner. Food was very delicious, the server was great. Told the team it was my son's birthday and brought him a treat in the end. Great overall experience. Will be back
Food was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amidst the whispered secrets of Hollywood's culinary underworld lies a clandestine haunt within Katsuya—a ghost kitchen shrouded in mystery. Here, the once bespoke Krispy Rice Sushi Box emerges, devoid of its former glory, stripped of custom packaging. Yet, despite its cold demeanor, each bite retains a crispy defiance, a testament to resilience amidst anonymity.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura, Just Krispy
DEFINETLY coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not the first time eating at Katsuya Hollywood but I'm not sure if we'll go back. Service was good, although they forgot about 2 items during the meal so they weren't fantastic. The food was really hit or miss. Maybe only half our dishes were good.
Took my MOM and family for first time, so I knew what the experience & expectation should've been Celebrating my mom's birthday, so the expectations were going be set at that higher standard. Hence why I booked ahead. Maybe they were just a little understaffed, but we found ourselves waiting a lot of the time, none of us actually ate together or got our drinks together, all came at separate times. Overall, in the end the food was great can't complain. The drinks were amazing. But Me having booked my dinner several days prior I wish we got better attended to. They seemed super fallen behind. So no, you don't always get what you pay for, do better next time.
Seated within minutes of arrival. Expected counter seating, but got a nice table. Food was tasty (but why did the crispy rice take soooo long?). Otherwise good service. Prices about par for a nice restaurant in LA.
Food and service were great. It's very noisy, almost like being in a club, so conversation is difficult. The bathrooms were too dark (you should be able to see yourself in the mirror) and paper towels were strewn about the floor. I would go back, but wouldn't sit at a table when I wanted to have meaningful conversation.
Great option for pre show dinner at the Pantages Theater. Seated on time of reservation at a preferred table. Service was responsive to our time constraints to get to Pantages. Nice selection of appetizers, soups, salads and entrees for both vegetarians and carnivores. Tomahawk braised ribs with side of sweet corn topped off with strawberry sundae was amazing! Will be back next time we have tickets to the theater!
Another lovely dinner! We walked over in the rain and were greeted warmly, seated promptly and the food and drinks were sooooo good. Luis is such a fantastic waiter! Katsuya is now our go-to place :)
Love everything about this location. Always nice to see many of the same servers when going for a meal. Professional but also with kindness. Always visit here when going to the theater.
Restaurantji Recommends
Service and food was excellent, I will definitely be coming back here again. My only minor complaint is that it's so dark inside it was hard to see the menu to read it. I had to use the ? flashlight on my phone. But that wouldn't stop me from returning. Sushi was outstanding!
It still is too dark, unable to read menu. Either make the menu larger print or color of letters better contrast to background. Still would rather have more light in dining area and hallway to bathrooms.
I visited this restaurant with 6 year old twins and was anxious as to how they would be received but we were welcomed with much enthusiasm! The staff were attentive, DJ was banging, food was good - spicy tuna crispy rice was our fav. My cocktail was a bit of a let down, it tasted artificial - harajuku girl I think it was called. Would recommend.
Katsuya has service down to a science. Granted we go there primarily before a show at the Pantages so they know what needs to be done. Yet the servers and staff are always warm and welcoming and are happy to serve under whatever circumstances they need!
Amazing for a late night dinner. Food was very delicious, the server was great. Told the team it was my son's birthday and brought him a treat in the end. Great overall experience. Will be back