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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Best sushi and fabulous service!! Very fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious and fresh sushi! My absolute favorite dish is the Seared Albacore and Fried Onions. This place is always packed so I highly recommend making a reservation or else you can be left waiting...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really the best Japanese restaurant ever! I loved the spicy tuna salad and miso soup. OMG! Totally awesome.I also loved the orange segments in the end.WOWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of this place. Read my review at http://www.getafork.com/2009/09/09/restaurant-review-encino-katsu-ya/
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, unique fusion Sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overhyped and definitely expensive for what they serve.My wife and I were recommended this restaurant by friends who are into Japanese food. After eating there, we came away with this thought:"It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi spot on sushi boulevard.The Good:-Chirashi...sushi art in a box-The fish quality is always excellent-The fois grois over scallops is divine-Properly flavored sushi riceThe Bad:-Dinners are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
6:15 on a Saturday night I get a craving for Katsu-Ya, boyfriend makes a reservation for 7pm. Mind you, we live in Redondo Beach (405 traffic, eck!). 45 minutes later we arrive. They were gracious...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Sushi!!! Make sure to set a reservation to get it in. The intimate size of the location gives you the feeling of an East Coast or San Francisco restaurant. The menu offers a wide variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars and not five is because the restaurant is really noisy, but otherwise the sushi is excellent and well-priced, especially for LA. I went there on a Wednesday night, and there was a wait of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We started eating at the original location in Studio City years ago and were thrilled when it moved just a little bit closer to where we live in the San Fernando Valley. The restaurant at this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Katsuya out there. The food is amazing, the service prompt and it has a great atmosphere. I love this place!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
lots of specials to chose from, good quality. one of the better places in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to original location in Studio City since it opened. As the waits got longer (regardless if you had reservations) and the portions got smaller, my visits tapered off. Went to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Average at best, although I withhold my final verdict for the day I get to sit at the sushi bar and have a proper omakase. A friend recommended this place and off we went as I had some friends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sashimi was so fresh - so good. The rolls were very good as well. Definitely good price for good food. Service was great - no complaints! This place is always packed so expect a wait.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi that just melts in your mouth.....I dream of Katsu-ya....and that is as close as I will come now since I was only visiting my daughter. Boo! She's been raving about this place since she got to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and good staff. More trendy than delicious. I'd take Sushi Hirosuke over this place any day. The sushi was good, but the atmosphere was better.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here a couple days ago, cuz we couldn't get reservations at the one on Ventura and Colfax, which was closer.when we got here, the place was bigger, and better. I suppose the sushi is the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here at least once a week and never get tired. The food is great, you'll end up spending around 20-30 a person and its worth every penny. Its a great first date place. If you don't want to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friend introduced me to Katsu-ya this week, declaring it's one of the best sushi restaurants in Los Angeles. Guess what? She's RIGHT!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This location is worth the wait. The service is incredible and although it might seem like they are rushing you...they are. Go early if you want to eat leisurely. Otherwise just enjoy the experience....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We walked in and grabbed our reserved table in the already packed restaurant. A waiter filled our water glasses and poured us some green tea. The waitress plunked down a white-board chock full o'...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, yum. This place is GOOD. There is usually a wait but damn, it's worth it. Everything I've had there was good. The Blue Crab roll is so good I usually order two. The Rock Shrimp plate. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could have Katsu-ya once a week...which seems to have been my boyfriend and mines ritual lately!! It is that amazing : )
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since my girlfriend moved down to Northridge, this has been our local go-to spot to get our weekly sushi fix. It is definitely the best sushi spot in the area. The selection of fresh fish is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! A friend of mine took me here and I have to say I had the best sushi plate ever. Albacore w/Crispy Onions....the flavors were an explosion in my mouth. I was such a pig, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
always packedparking can suck as theres no assigned lottiny restaurantsmall cramped table, so if youre morbidly obese, dont botherthe busboys/ busgirls do more work than the 'servers'heck, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living in Silverlake, I am used to being able to drive a few miles into Little Tokyo to get some top notch sushi. However, working in Northridge provides me with no suitable sushi lunch options! The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have eaten here at least a dozen times and countless times at the SC spot. Always excellent-- Baked Crab roll, Crispy rice w/spicy tuna, robert roll, 4 1/2 roll, lobster dynamite roll, you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place for the first and only time more than 3 years ago and loved it. Yup, it's taken me this long to get back. The reason? A company function for my hard-working staff. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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I am a big fan of this place. Try It, you will like it.
judysbook.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to this place for lunch at least once a week. (I haven't been during dinnertime, so I cant speak for that time slot) I am a slave to consistency. I can go to this Katsu-ya, sit-down, order, eat,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yes, i know it's a chain ... yes, i'm reviewing the encino location [sorry! i can't help it if my prejudice of the valley refuses to go away!!] ... with that being said, i enjoyed myself here! one of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Photos: http://gourmetpigs.blogspot.com/2007/12/sushi-katsu-ya-encino-where-sushi-seems.htmlI met up with some friends at the Katsu-ya in Encino a while ago. While I've been at the Katsuya in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely fabulous, especially if the dining experience is shared with my favorite Biotech colleague, Serena and her hubby, Doug.It was the perfect place for my first visit to Encino. Although...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go to sushi place.Fresh FishDecent Sake SelectionCool, tasty and unique fusion selections
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ummm...Katsuya? Some advice: answer your telephone on Saturday afternoon when people are calling for reservations. Ringing without a pick up is unacceptable. I repeat. Ringing without a pickup,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the most memoralbe sushi places I've eaten at! I can't wait to go again with my husband. We had:- Yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno- crispy rice with spicy tuna- baked crab handrolls...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I been going to Katsu-ya for years now. Always a big fan. Great service, great food but only 1 little problem... restaurent is too small, without reservation, you could waited up to 1/2-1 hour long....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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I recently was in Encino, and found Katsu-Ya via urbanspoon. After trying it...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum! there was a wait on a tuesday night. Our bill was over $100 and service was ok. Great rolls and sashimi though! Crispy rice roll was good, i didn't care much for the crunch roll, overall pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
where can you indulge in heaven on a stick? only here! they have this incredibly delectable cucmber and tuna swirly lollipop thing and it's gastronomical bliss. their ceviche is to die for, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Sometimes it takes a little while to get seated, but I just order an Asahi and relax. This place always has consistently great fish and a pleasant environment. I have yet to meet anyone who is disappointed.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sushi addict. A friend took me to Sushi Nozawa a few years back, and it's been high-end fish mania ever since. Although I think the fish at Kazu is the best in the universe (even better than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We got there 15 min early and saw there was no line. We walked around until opening time, and right on the dot, as we arrived, there was a line of 10-15 ppl. Fortunately we were able to get a seat at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's one of my favorite sushi restaurants. Jason, one of the sushi chef, was such a pleasure. He makes small talks in between and is very nice and friendly. We try to get seated to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our return to Katsu-ya took years. We got the shaft from the original place many years ago (we were late by five minutes, half of our party was there and they gave our table away). This visit to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi place... hands down. It's definitely worth the 30-40 min wait out the door. The sushi is amazing and the quality of fish doesn't get any better. I recommend the Eel Hand...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite japanese place ever. i always feel so fancy here because there's always a huge line. come prepared to wait, even if you have a reservation. totally worth the wait, though. food is amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My faaaaavorite. I'd eat there everyday if I wouldnt die from mercury poisening. The number of specials available is unheard of. Must haves: Seared albacore with crispy onions (SO GOOD), crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
u got what u paid for. B- graded sushi but cheap. unlike other sushi places in the valley,at least its run by japanese.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was told I needed to go to this place for the green tea tiramisu...glad I did. I also went with a lot of yelp reviewers' favorite, the crispy rice spicy tuna, which was very tasty...even tastier...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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i'm a frequent sushi eater. and i am disappointed with this place. it is ALL about the decor and the sauces here. good fishes are supposed to be enjoyed with just some wasabi, soy sauce, salt and lemon. not...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi restaurant. When i eat sushi at other places rather than katsu-ya, i lower my expectations so i won't be disappointed. My favorite dishes are: crispy rice spicy tuna, honey hand...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had tried coming to this restaurant twice before, but there would always be a huge wait...even at 10pm...and they close at 10:30. I finally tried again (this time I wasn't starving, so I was able...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the sushi here isn't amazing, its pretty decent. i went at 5:30 right after they opened (we waited for them to open cuz we were starving), and 2 other people were waiting. Our waitress was nice; this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very tasty! Not the best or most original but very good. It is very large so you should usually be able to get a table quickly. Parking can be annoying.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite sushi restaurants! Arrive before the restaurant opens and they MAY be able to seat you without reservations. Just don't let the pushy couple that arrived after you, also w/o...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food deserves more than 3 stars but the place is so crowded and loud you can hardly appreciate what you are eating. We had reservations and once we were seated, the people waiting were literally...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good! Katsu-ya is always packed, but somehow we were seated right away at the big table. They bring out warm towels for your hands and a board listing all the specials.The sushi was excellent--I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super-tasty, creative rolls!
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Me and the gf took a trip there a few weeks back. It was MAD cold that day and I hadn't had sushi for a minute. There was plenty of parking in the back; ill. Get in, tyte, first thing i notice is how nice they...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Does anyone need another review of Katsuya? Probably not, but I?ll give more credence to the popular sentiment. Its really great. We go to the original location on Ventura blvd, and normally if we show up...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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I came here Saturday night for dinner with my girlfriend. We were told the wait for the sushi bar would be 20 minutes but it turned out to be closer to 10. We ordered the Chef's Choice Omakase Dinner which no...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really like sushi. It's not something I ever would suggest for dinner. However, I order sushi at Katsu-ya, and not just California roll. I've always really enjoyed my meal. Not just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Both this restaurant and the Studio City Katsu-ya are just incredible. The Encino loc has the benefit of a standalone location and more "upscale" decor, but it's the same great sushi and tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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After hearing a lot of good things about Katsu-ya, my husband and I finally decided to give it a try. We had high expectations on the place and we did NOT end up being dissapointed. It is definitely the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Katsu-ya Encino is one of my favorite sushi restaurants. They have a dry erase board full of specials and amazing sushi.My personal favorite is the spicy tuna on crispy rice with the jalapenos, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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I love this place, i come here a lot! it has excellent specials and really original dishes and very fresh fish, the best part of this katsuya is that the prices are really reasonable. The one bad bad thing is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
About average quality but the specials are pretty good. I liked the soy wrapped blue crab. Don't lean on the bamboo! 30 bucks for about 16 pieces and a beer. There's a large business crowd @...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Surprised by the quality and cut of the sushi. Very thin cuts of sushi. The rolls were also very small and wimpy. I don't remember the studio city restaurant being that bad..unfortunately, this one is. One...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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I went on a tuesday and it was packed as you know that the best time to eat sushi because the food is flying of the shelf and doesn't have time to spoil. The service was great and I couldn't stop myself from...
menupages.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Between my experiences between the Studio City location and the Encino location I have to say the crispy rice was always crispier in Encino. Katsuya must haves include the baked crab hand roll, crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok if you come here for lunch, the suggestion is to come right when it opens at 11:30. We got there around 11:35, 11:40 and it was soo empty. Few moments after we sat down, everyone started coming in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yay a Katsu-ya closer to me!Studio City isn't that far but closer's always better.They have the same food as the OG Katsu-ya and also haverolls found only at Encino.Must haves:Japanese SalsaBaked crab...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner one night and I was not impressed at all. Look elsewhere. While the menu was very creative, the fish that they used wasn't fresh. At all. The rock shrimp that we ate was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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I was in training right across the street, and when I saw that it was Katsuya, I was excited at finally being able to try it out (since i don't venture into the valley really). I guess my expectations were set...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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I was introduced to Katsu-ya by a friend of mine who at that time managed the building. We were waited on very promptly and ate only sushi that evening, but since then I've discovered this is a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You MUST try two things there: the scallops with foie gras and the salmon sushi topped with caviar (sits on a little cucumber rounds) -- they are both AMAZING! My mouth is watering just typing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly, the food is very good, but I feel like chattel there. The food is served so fast and the crowd is such a throng, that I can't relax, I feel so rushed by the servers that it becomes an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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just went there for lunch and the place was packed (we waited 15 minutes to get seated). They've got a good lunch menu at reasonable prices. Most of the lunch specials come with a salad and miso soup. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I am in LA I must hit Katsu-ya! It is 5 solid stars of goodness. Katsu-ya is also known for its inventive specials. The spicy tuna plate looks like royal pop art, with slices of ruby and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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I like this better than the Studio City location -- more room, less people, food tastes fresher. Downside is you probably wont see as many celebs or "important" people here -- boo hoo. The food is w...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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This place is amazing. When you sit down, your server will put a board on an easel in front of you with the daily specials on it. Make sure you order at least one thing from that menu. This is what yo...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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