I would highly recommend this restaurant. Everything was amazing and very high quality. The food was delicious and our server was fantastic. We will definitely be back again!
Nursing Student
Kata Nori provides a beautiful fresh culinary experience in front of you. This was my first time trying hand rolls. The staff were kind and friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would love to try it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Rice, Hamachi Yellowtail Hand Roll
Ryan Ramsdell
I thought Yellowtail in Ballagio was the best sushi experience I would ever have, I was wrong. Kata Nori is an unassuming masterpiece! The sushi chef hand rolls are without a doubt, the best sushi roll experience you will ever have. The warmed high quality seaweed wrap is so delicate, not only does it almost melt in your mouth, it is crisp to the bite with no rubbery palate. The experience was a journey down a path, that opened into an oasis. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Mavec
Hands down the best Sushi in KC. Food was sublime and vibes were just right. Staff and waiters were attentive and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Logan Threadgill
These guys have it figured out. Best sushi experience I've ever had. flavor bomb in every dish..
eden girma
Wow wow wow! Coming from dallas and houston, I eat at some the best sushi restaurants weekly. One of those restaurants is Uchi, but what is Uchi??? The food at Kata Nori is so amazing , had the best flavor profile, just can’t get over how good it was! I got the kinoko, hamachi crudo, and 3 handrolls (spicy tuna, hamachi, A5), which is definitely a lot for 1 person but so worth it.
Lynell was so sweet and provided great service, as did everyone else. I seriously can’t wait to come back to KC and eat here again. Or please come to Texas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elise Dennis
I had high expectations of this place and all of them were blown away!! Book a reservation immediately and thank me later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Rice, Tuna Roll
Chris Alvarez
This place has some of the best, freshest food I've had in a long time. The food was absolutely amazing everything I got did not disappoint. The staff was very attentive, but not over bearing. Love the small intimate dinning. I will definatly be back again. ?
Kid-friendliness: Sitting is bar stool style. Wouldn't bring children under 10
Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair friendly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erica Schulte
Run, don’t walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Sontag Strother
My husband and I visited Kata Nori for the first time tonight and it’s by far the best sushi place in town and my new favorite KC restaurant. Everything we had was amazing and full of flavor. We couldn’t stop ordering food! The staff was friendly and on top of everything. Pricing was just as it should be. It’s a perfect date night spot and we’ll be back!
food was fire ? server we had was the nicest man ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamachi Crudo
Geoff Ferguson
Excellent, fresh fish. It's the best sushi bar I've been to in KC. The prices aren't out of line for sushi, either.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander Frato
Went in having not read any of the other reviews here and was really happy with what we got and would definitely go again. The fish is great quality and everything we had was really well done.
For two people we did a 4 hand roll set, 3 hand roll set, one a la carte hand roll, and an order of otoro sashimi. I think at a lot of other sushi places, people typically order 2-4 rolls per person, eat them relatively quickly, and then feel very full. Usually when I go that route I feel like I overate. We went here in a group of 6 and, with how the rolls are put out one at a time, I thought it was a good pace to both eat your meal and talk with everyone in your group. I wasn’t sure I would be satiated after 4 rolls and a couple pieces of sashimi, but surprisingly with the pace we ate I actually left feeling like I ate the perfect amount.
Some people in these reviews have said you can go to other sushi places for less money and get more…which, sure? But a 4 hand roll set is 20 something dollars. Chipotle these days is ~$15. It’s really not that much of a premium over fast food/fast casual places to get a focused dining experience with higher quality ingredients and more care.
Some people also complained about there being no entertainment like a fish being cut up in front of you or certain songs being played that “don’t match the goal of an elevated dining experience”. I think people these days are so obsessed over trendy places that get popular on TikTok for a gimmick (and the places don’t actually have great food) or they are used to a more “premium” restaurant having a specific vibe with a more “refined” playlist and servers being stuck in dressier attire. I did not think of any of this when I was here and I don’t think anyone really should. Instead, I was more focused on the quality of what we were eating and the conversation with the group I came with. We had great service, the food was amazing, and we were happy with the amount we spent. Unfortunately, we are no longer local to the area, otherwise this would be a regular spot for us.
Also, in our hand roll sets we tried both the spicy salmon and spicy tuna rolls. They were not too spicy. Unlike some places, the spice actually had some flavor and I thought it was a nice amount of heat. If you are someone that is really just that sensitive spice, just ask the server if it can be a little bit milder.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamachi Yellowtail Hand Roll, Tuna Roll
Andrew Richter
Freshest sushi I’ve had in the Midwest & AMAZING vibes & service! Plzzzz try, you won’t regret it ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RN
Get reservations they only seat 24. Perfect date location from the food to the atmosphere in my opinion probably the best sushi in Kansas City.
The service was great but you get what you give in life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Rice, Hamachi Yellowtail Hand Roll
I would highly recommend this restaurant. Everything was amazing and very high quality. The food was delicious and our server was fantastic. We will definitely be back again!
Kata Nori provides a beautiful fresh culinary experience in front of you. This was my first time trying hand rolls. The staff were kind and friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would love to try it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Rice, Hamachi Yellowtail Hand Roll
I thought Yellowtail in Ballagio was the best sushi experience I would ever have, I was wrong. Kata Nori is an unassuming masterpiece! The sushi chef hand rolls are without a doubt, the best sushi roll experience you will ever have. The warmed high quality seaweed wrap is so delicate, not only does it almost melt in your mouth, it is crisp to the bite with no rubbery palate. The experience was a journey down a path, that opened into an oasis. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best Sushi in KC. Food was sublime and vibes were just right. Staff and waiters were attentive and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These guys have it figured out. Best sushi experience I've ever had. flavor bomb in every dish..
Wow wow wow! Coming from dallas and houston, I eat at some the best sushi restaurants weekly. One of those restaurants is Uchi, but what is Uchi??? The food at Kata Nori is so amazing , had the best flavor profile, just can’t get over how good it was! I got the kinoko, hamachi crudo, and 3 handrolls (spicy tuna, hamachi, A5), which is definitely a lot for 1 person but so worth it.
Lynell was so sweet and provided great service, as did everyone else. I seriously can’t wait to come back to KC and eat here again. Or please come to Texas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had high expectations of this place and all of them were blown away!! Book a reservation immediately and thank me later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Rice, Tuna Roll
This place has some of the best, freshest food I've had in a long time. The food was absolutely amazing everything I got did not disappoint. The staff was very attentive, but not over bearing. Love the small intimate dinning. I will definatly be back again. ?
Kid-friendliness: Sitting is bar stool style. Wouldn't bring children under 10
Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair friendly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Run, don’t walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I visited Kata Nori for the first time tonight and it’s by far the best sushi place in town and my new favorite KC restaurant. Everything we had was amazing and full of flavor. We couldn’t stop ordering food! The staff was friendly and on top of everything. Pricing was just as it should be. It’s a perfect date night spot and we’ll be back!
Restaurantji Recommends
food was fire ? server we had was the nicest man ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamachi Crudo
Excellent, fresh fish. It's the best sushi bar I've been to in KC. The prices aren't out of line for sushi, either.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went in having not read any of the other reviews here and was really happy with what we got and would definitely go again. The fish is great quality and everything we had was really well done.
For two people we did a 4 hand roll set, 3 hand roll set, one a la carte hand roll, and an order of otoro sashimi. I think at a lot of other sushi places, people typically order 2-4 rolls per person, eat them relatively quickly, and then feel very full. Usually when I go that route I feel like I overate. We went here in a group of 6 and, with how the rolls are put out one at a time, I thought it was a good pace to both eat your meal and talk with everyone in your group. I wasn’t sure I would be satiated after 4 rolls and a couple pieces of sashimi, but surprisingly with the pace we ate I actually left feeling like I ate the perfect amount.
Some people in these reviews have said you can go to other sushi places for less money and get more…which, sure? But a 4 hand roll set is 20 something dollars. Chipotle these days is ~$15. It’s really not that much of a premium over fast food/fast casual places to get a focused dining experience with higher quality ingredients and more care.
Some people also complained about there being no entertainment like a fish being cut up in front of you or certain songs being played that “don’t match the goal of an elevated dining experience”. I think people these days are so obsessed over trendy places that get popular on TikTok for a gimmick (and the places don’t actually have great food) or they are used to a more “premium” restaurant having a specific vibe with a more “refined” playlist and servers being stuck in dressier attire. I did not think of any of this when I was here and I don’t think anyone really should. Instead, I was more focused on the quality of what we were eating and the conversation with the group I came with. We had great service, the food was amazing, and we were happy with the amount we spent. Unfortunately, we are no longer local to the area, otherwise this would be a regular spot for us.
Also, in our hand roll sets we tried both the spicy salmon and spicy tuna rolls. They were not too spicy. Unlike some places, the spice actually had some flavor and I thought it was a nice amount of heat. If you are someone that is really just that sensitive spice, just ask the server if it can be a little bit milder.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamachi Yellowtail Hand Roll, Tuna Roll
Freshest sushi I’ve had in the Midwest & AMAZING vibes & service! Plzzzz try, you won’t regret it ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get reservations they only seat 24. Perfect date location from the food to the atmosphere in my opinion probably the best sushi in Kansas City.
The service was great but you get what you give in life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Rice, Hamachi Yellowtail Hand Roll
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