Katsu-Ya
(818) 985-6976
11680 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
CA
91604
34.1409
-118.3872
Reviews & Ratings for Katsu-Ya
71 reviews
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great sushi rude staff male host is more than unprofessional
by CSMobileUser3
May 04, 2009
watch out! High prices, rude staff, good food but not worth what you have to put up with to get it and pay top
dollar for. There are too many
fantastic places to eat in la
staff is unprofessional and inconsiderate food good
by CSMobileUser2
May 04, 2009
not worth the promised 30 minute but actually 2 hr wait.
Best Sushi
by tismeeh
January 29, 2009
This is one of my favorite spots!!!! The wait however is a pain in the butt. I don't think they even take reservations. I once saw Jessica Alba there w/ her hubby and even they had to wait!
As for the food. Everything there is delicious. I especially, always get the miso cod. ALWAYS. =)
This place is tiny, but I love it. The crowd usually consists of people who know of this place and know the line is worth waiting for the delicious food.
- Cons: sometimes a long wait. Takes no reservations
best location
by casualcat
December 17, 2008
best location, i love the one in studio city much better than the one in hollywood. i feel the atmosphere is a little more inviting at the studio city one and the service is terrific! my service was great here, if i have to go to one, ill try for the studio city location
Food-WOW
by justicedeja
November 16, 2008
5 stars for the food. omg so good. I had the creamy salmon roll as waitress recommended, and i'm now hooked. (i asked for no avocado and no onions just the salmon). Waitress was very very friendly and gave suggestions. We really felt important. Decor was kinda cheap i wish they'd fix the place up, dim the lights add some decor. They forgot 2 of our orders and claimed they thought we didn't want it. I'd rather them just say they forgot. I'd go back if it was a bit more romantic and nicer inside. they have valet parking for $3.50, that was very convenient.
- Pros: Amazing food, very friendly staff, valet parking
- Cons: Forgot 2 of our orders, decor is bland
My absolute FAVORITE
by cleopta08
August 22, 2008
I love Katsu ya!!! It's my favorite sushi place I've ever been to! Sure the service isn't the best, but I soooo would put up with lousy service for fresh and delicious sushi! The one is Studio City is MUCH better then the one in Glendale or Hollywood, those are very hyped and fancy, and it just takes away from the focus on the FOOD!
- Pros: Fresh sushi, celebrity sightings, Fresh sushi
- Cons: parking, the wait....
The Best Sushi in Southern California
by artegone
May 22, 2008
When I first moved to Studio City, a friend told me, "the best sushi in Southern California is in Studio City!" When I asked where specifically, he told me Katsuya. That was probably the best advice I've received to date. Time and again, I've had the most amazing meals at Katsuya. I love trying new things and the wait staff always offers fantastic suggestions! I especially love the yellowtail jalapeno sashimi and lobster dynamite. Really, you'd be hard-pressed to find something BAD on the menu.
- Pros: Sushi, Sake, & Beer!
- Cons: Always packed; having to wait for a table
A penny tip....that's what I left them....
by 1cinda1
April 10, 2008
A penny tip....that's what I left them....
the service was so bad and they were rushing us to leave- there is nothing great about this overrated place -
I think before Internet sights like this(citysearch) , reviewers were "paid" to write rave reviews in food, perhaps? sake?
something !! because it doesn't make sense why this place would have 4 stars. yuk.
- Pros: none
- Cons: save your money, sanity
Don't believe the hype.
by afrange
April 06, 2008
My husband and I decided to check out why this sushi spot garners so much attention and such a loyal following. We made an 8 p.m. reservation for a Saturday night and were seated rather promptly. We thought the night was getting off to a fine start until we were asked for our drink order without seeing a menu. When asked for a menu the bus girl huffed and then stomped off to retrieve us one. We sat perplexed for several minutes since we were without a dinner menu and were offered no explanation of the specials. We needed to request a menu from our server as well! The sushi itself was nothing special -- there are unassuming places in our neighborhood and on Sawtelle that offer sushi that is much fresher and impressive. The spicy tuna on rice cake is rather scrumptious, but the sushi, sashimi and the few rolls we ordered were not anything mind blowing or crave worthy.
Toward the end of our meal, when the line out the door proceeded to form, our servers and the host seemed to rush us as we sipped our remaining hot sake. I do not expect to return to this spot again; I simply do not understand the hype. We know several other sushi spots that offer better customer service and mouth-watering fish.
- Pros: spicy tuna on crispy rice cake
- Cons: service, overall experience, value
