Sushi Katsu-ya Studio City

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Sushi Katsu-ya Studio City

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11680 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

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Sushi Katsu-Ya - Review - Studio City - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Anyone who knows their blue crab rolls from their spicy tuna has heard of Katsu-Ya. What started as a small sushi bar in Studio City was spun off in the 2000s into the glitzy Katsuya empire, with locations in Brentwood, Hollywood, LA Live, and even Dubai. But aside from the menu, the original location has little in common with its clubbier cousins. That said, Sushi Katsu-Ya still has a strong following—this laid-back strip mall spot on Ventura remains packed every night with sushi enthusiasts snapping selfies with their avocado-topped rolls. Sushi Katsu-Ya is the birthplace of the famed spicy tuna crispy rice, which has made it onto the menus of sushi restaurants everywhere. And while they deserve some points for contributing to sushi history, the version you'll find here is pretty forgettable. Supplement your meal with rolls or other specialties that they do excel at, like the seared spicy albacore and popcorn shrimp tempura. You can find these dishes on the menus at high-end Japanese spots such as Nobu (or Katsuya) for double the price, but it’s still a pleasure to order the stripped-down originals from the place that did them first. Food Rundown photo credit: Kim Fox Crispy Rice With Spicy Tuna You’ll see this dish leaving the kitchen every few seconds, which might give you high hopes, but don’t get too excited. There’s a little heat that creeps up your nose, but that’s about all the flavor from the spicy tuna. The block of crispy rice has zero crisp and the dense chewy texture might makes you wonder if something went wrong in the fryer. photo credit: Kim Fox Seared Spicy Albacore With Crispy Onion There’s albacore in there somewhere, but the mound of fried onions takes over the dish. But we do like that there’s a ton of crunch in each bite. photo credit: Kim Fox Creamy Popcorn Shrimp Tempura Like movie theater popcorn, this is something you’ll keep reaching for. Each piece is coated in just the right amount of tangy sauce that has an almost custard-like consistency. photo credit: Kim Fox Baked Crab Handroll Warm, fresh crab wrapped in soy paper so soft that it makes it easy to inhale in two bites. You’ll want at least one of these. photo credit: Cathy Park Robert Roll We have no idea who Robert is, but we hope he’s more interesting than this roll. A spicy mixture of tuna, crab, and shrimp is wrapped in a thin layer of rice and topped with avocado and some spicy mayo. Nothing mind-blowing or memorable. photo credit: Kim Fox Tempura Ice Cream This dessert looks expensive, thanks to the center strawberry carved into a rose. And even though the concept seems gimmicky, the tempura shell adds just enough crunch to be a surprisingly great vehicle for the melty ice cream." - Cathy Park

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The 16 Best Restaurants In Studio City - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Sushi Katsu-Ya is one of the most recognizable sushi brands in the world, with locations from LA Live to Dubai. Most of those locations, however, are franchised by a global nightlife corporation and cater to a stiletto-wearing club crowd. That’s not the case at the original location in Studio City. This strip mall spot is independently owned, meaning the prices are lower, the quality is higher, and the quiet, rustic space is filled with people who are actually there to eat good sushi. You should order the crispy rice with spicy tuna and a few baked crab handrolls, and from there, just ask about the sashimi and sushi specials that day. " - Brant Cox

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14 Restaurants To Take Tourists That Won’t Make You Hate Yourself

"Katsu-Ya is one of the largest sushi brands in the world, with locations from LA Live to Dubai. Most of those locations, however, are owned by a global nightlife corporation and cater to a stiletto-wearing club crowd. That’s not the case at the original location in Studio City. This strip mall spot is independently owned, which means prices are lower, quality is higher, and the low-key space is filled with people who are actually there to eat good sushi. You should order the crispy rice with spicy tuna and a few baked crab hand rolls, but always flip the menu over to see what’s recommended that day. If you sit at the bar, ask for Chef Patrick. He’s a wizard." - brant cox

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Chef Tommaso

Google
🙌🙌🙌Our favorite sushi spot in Los Angeles. It’s a small, old-school Japanese restaurant with an authentic vibe that makes you feel like you’ve been transported straight to Tokyo. We absolutely love sitting at the counter. it’s the best seat in the house for us. where you can watch the chefs skillfully prepare each dish right in front of you. The quality of the fish is always top-notch, the flavors are clean and balanced, and the presentation is simple yet elegant. Whether it’s sushi, sashimi, or one of their cooked dishes, everything is consistently excellent. The staff is friendly, professional, and always welcoming, which adds to the overall warm and relaxed experience. It really feels like a hidden gem that hasn’t changed in years, in the best way possible. This is the original Katsuya, and it truly stands out from the trendier, more modern locations. Plus, parking is super easy. They offer valet service, which is a big plus in L.A. Must try the fresh shrimp! Sweet like sugar and super fresh.

Eleonora Valiyeva

Google
I wonder to see a good reviews about convenient parking in this facility. First what you met exactly not convenient parking. They have no parking at all, only for pick up two places and valet who is demanding $10 to park car in a very rude and aggressive form. Second place with small space , no bathroom and they bring wet napkins to wash your hands. Third dishes look not beautiful as on the pictures and the quality of rolls bad. Fourthly, the sushi is flabby and falls apart while you're bringing it to your mouth. The taste is also not the best. So the rating of 4.6 is too high. The dishes look ridiculous, the portions are small and not appetizing. The vegetables are not fresh. The miso soup is not tasty. The waiter brings the soup and forgets to bring spoons, another waiter promises to bring hot sauce and also forgets about the request. Fifthly, the price for such a lunch is greatly exaggerated. We will not come back here 100%. My rating for this place very low.

Harrison Broker

Google
Sushi Katsu-ya is a great laid back sushi spot. They have great quality sushi with delectable treats. A very straightforward and traditional maki joint. The sashimi is fresh and clean with generous portions of fish. They will have what you want and crave, but they do get very busy so be prepared for a wait at peak times. Their staff is very polite and friendly with a great no nonsense attitude. Parking isnt great, but the sushi is worth it. I will definitely be back and continue to recommend.

Drew Wang

Google
Top sushi 🍣 restaurant in studio city. The service was excellent, from the time we walked in, to leaving, all staff constantly greeted and checked on us to make sure we were doing well. The grilled green peppers🫑 were good, not too spicy. The sushi was very fresh and tender, and the plates, including teriyaki salmon were tasty. The place was packed. The only downside was that their parking lot had zero self parking spaces, only valet parking so if you prefer not to, would need to find nearby street parking, which we did and walk a few blocks to the restaurant.

Sarah Sarah

Google
This is our favorite sushi place. We come every week. They are always very busy but it doesn't affect the service in any way! They are always fast on bringing the dishes out. We love the consistency of the freshness of the fish. They never disappoint. We love Jennifer, one of the waitresses, who's been there for a long time.

KR Nguyen

Google
The location is small so there wasn't alot of space for parking. I went ahead and used the valet service they had. The inside of the restaurant was small and felt a bit cramped. (If you are claustrophobic, be careful) of course there were spaces to move around but it will be difficult for others. The food was decent but oof pricey. My favorite was the bluefin tuna Trio. For the price of the dish, I understand since it tasted pretty fresh and the presentation was visible. I tried sea urchin for the first time here and I guess I can't say too much about it other than it being very very strong in ocean flavor. The service was great! I was well taken care of by our amazing waiter.

sam shahnazi

Google
Avoid this old dirty restaurant with bad atmosphere and really rude employees! I was having dinner with my daughter, and she recommended Catsuya, since it was close to her place. I told her it was not the best atmosphere and good food, since I never had good experience eating there before. However she wanted Japanese and there are not many choices in the area, we made a reservation and arrived early. One of the hostess ( younger female) told us they could seat us as soon as a table is available. We even agreed to sit at the bar if seats became available. So we waited and waited and see at least 4 tables became available and each time they gave the table to someone that just walked in the door, we waited 30 minutes and finally since my daughter has some health condition, she was getting anxious and not feeling well. I approached the head host( a middle aged heavy set lady) and asked are we going to be seated soon? She rolled her eyes at me and said, as you see there are no available tables. I replied you have been seating people who just walked in! She replied” they have reservations! I said so do we and we have been waiting for 30 minutes. She rolled her eyes at me again and walked away with anger! She returned with a large intimidating guy and without introducing himself said what seems to be the problem. I explained everything to him politely and expected him the resolve the issue! To my surprise he ignored all my expectations and repeated again, there are no tables available! He continued with, the people who came after us and got seated had reservations, ignoring the fact that we also have reservations. So basically costumer service in this dirty restaurant with low quality food( some of their food is pre-cooked and reheated when ordered to save time) does not exist! Bottom line bad pre-cooked food, terrible atmosphere, bad seating( very cramped cluttered dinning room) with horrible service, make your dinner experience to a nightmare! Avoid by all means!

Arin Sarkissian

Google
Decent sushi spot in Studio City! Frankly, the place is very popular but crammed up with seating and mediocre service at best. Both servers juggling our table didn’t really seem to be in a good mood… Some of the fish quality was quite good but the craftsmanship and attention to detail was minimal… mediocre cuts, mediocre presentation, and mediocre taste overall. With such a visual form of cuisine I would prefer a bit more elegance in plating or higher quality textures. If you’re looking for the best sushi around, maybe go elsewhere, but it’s worth mentioning the nice variety of Japanese cuisine on the menu. Definitely passable, but not memorable. Might make for a good group meal if you have different preferences all around! Unfortunately this place isn’t somewhere I’d come back to with the wealth of options nearby.
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Yukina M.

Yelp
Firstly I do want to mention I may be biased because I'm Japanese and can speak to some of the workers in Japanese. But I do feel they have great service and great food. It is fairly small and there seems to be a long wait during peak hours. Parking is valet in the lot or scrambling to find street parking on a super busy Ventura blvd. They're known for their sushi, which is good, but I particularly like their Futomaki that is not on their main menu but they can make (giant sushi roll with egg, eel, spinach, carrots, pickled radish, tobiko, and I may be missing another ingredient). Their tempura is also delicious as well. I've been here with my friend and sat on the counter so I ordered their special for that day and she ordered a chirashi sushi. I asked the itamae-san (sushi making chef) if they had a particular fish that day and they didn't but he then offered zuke to me, which is soy sauce marinated tuna, but something they usually don't serve as it requires hours of prep beforehand! I was so pleasantly surprised as this is something I grew up eating all the time at my local sushi place back home in the bay where my family knew the restaurant owners. I came here again with my parents and they were also very happy with everything we got. My mom unfortunately can't eat any raw fish but she had lots to enjoy as well as there is a good variety of things on the menu. I also used them for office catering and Chisato-san is a joy to work with - she is very accommodating and helps pick out a set menu that makes sense for the client. Once they came, they set up everything nicely AND they even included a carved pumpkin for decoration as it was Halloween that day, everyone was AMAZED. Would definitely be ordering from them again. All to say, this place is great! If you want to go somewhere a little more upscale, they have a sister restaurant called Kiwami by the same owner.
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Irwin Z.

Yelp
We have not been back for sometime but we made plans with friends who live in Santa Monica and thought it would work for both of us as a location. We had a reservation which was honored and we were showed to our table in a far corner packed against a wall. As soon as we sat down a server came over to ask if we wanted something to drink that came quickly. Since my wife and I are frequent diners of Sushi our friends asked us to do the ordering. Looking over the menu and selecting was difficult and we lost the opportunity to be creative with the. Chefs. While they had a selection of fish there was something missing in the interaction and execution of the product. The portions were very small and you were forced to order many more dishes so when you left you were not looking for something to eat. What was served tasted ok but surely not what we were used to. Creativity was missing and portion was under whelming. We spent 247.00 and said to ourselves we would not be back. Oh by the way because of where they are located there was no parking in the street so we had to pay 10.00 for parking. Not right. Yes they have there customer but it will not be us again. Irwin Z
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Sofia P.

Yelp
Get these when you go, they always are great: crispy rice spicy tuna, baked crab handroll, popcorn shrimp roll, albacore sashimi with crispy onion, and the creamy salmon roll. Going on a weekday night is the way to go, we got easily seated last minute. We felt a bit bombarded by the server.. we were rushed to order and rushed to leave even though it wasn't busy. I also remember my friends and I feeling like that the last time I was here. It's the reason I took a star off but nonetheless, I will keep coming back occasionally.
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Elizabeth M.

Yelp
This continues to be my favorite Katsuya. I have tried all of them but this one holds a special place. Fresh and so simple and delicious. I have combed SoCal for good sushi since 1986 and always come back to this hidden gem.
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Ashley V.

Yelp
Delicious sushi spot ! The fish tasted so fresh, the uni melted in your mouth ! The service was great, the food came out at a good pace and all of this was more than enough for 2 ! Defs recommend checking out this spot !
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Meena N.

Yelp
Back again after a few years. Got my usuals. Food as always was stellar. Only new item I got was the banana fritters - pretty good. Despite all the new restaurants this remains one of my favorites. Service was a tad bit spotty this time.
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Gina M.

Yelp
Went here for the first time, by mistake. I was meant to meet my friend at the Encino branch, also on Ventura Blvd but several miles east. This apparently is the original and it's just as good as the one in Encino but with much better parking, so that's a plus. It's simply decorated and the servers are friendly, quick and efficient. Sushi is fresh and traditional - the specialty rolls are also straightforward and not too complicated. Their lava cake dessert was lovely too.
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Kim T.

Yelp
The location is small so there wasn't alot of space for parking. I went ahead and used the valet service they had. The inside of the restaurant was small and felt a bit cramped. (If you are claustrophobic, be careful) of course there were spaces to move around but it will be difficult for others. The food was decent but oof pricey. My favorite was the bluefin tuna Trio. For the price of the dish, I understand since it tasted pretty fresh and the presentation was visible. I tried sea urchin for the first time here and I guess I can't say too much about it other than it being very very strong in ocean flavor. The service was great! I was well taken care of by our amazing waiter.
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Rolando N.

Yelp
The sushi is amazing and a great value for the quality. They have an eclectic mix of sushi, sashimi, appetizers and rolls. The quality of the fish is outstanding and they add just enough subtle flavors to the rolls and sushi to enhance the dish but not overpower the fish. This is sushi done right. Service was excellent.
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Natalie J.

Yelp
The food here is fantastic. I came to LA for a work event and someone recommended I stop here for dinner. By far some of the freshest fish and most flavorful I have had. Don't get me wrong there are tons of amazing sushi places in LA, but the service and food was over the top. Only thing I didn't enjoy was the valet parking, try and find street parking if you can. The sashimi with the Jalapeno on top was my favorite part of the meal.
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Christina W.

Yelp
I always do takeout here, hands down best sushi in studio city ! The quality is always spot on, and I have never ate a bad piece of sushi from here. The service is prompt and my order is always correct, I don't have to worry about checking before I leave the restaurant. Quick service, good sushi, the tuna here is incredible . Don't miss out on the Brussels sprouts and my favorite appetizer is the spicy tuna on crispy rice. Yum!
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Jennifer O.

Yelp
Initially, I walked in a bit disgruntled about paying $10 for valet parking in a lot that was mostly empty. But once we entered, we were greeted warmly by the staff and seated right away at the bar. We ordered a variety of dishes to share and we were impressed by the quality of food and overall value of the meal. We got the corn tempura, shrimp and veggie tempura, cucumber sunomono, honey hand roll, yellowtail collar, assortment of nigiri, and tamago to end the meal. Everything was tasty and pretty authentic, and even reminded us of our meals at sushi gen. We'll definitely be back and recommend to others.
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Alexander F.

Yelp
Came in for a quick lunch on a weekend afternoon while we were in the area. Parking is tough since it's valet only in the lot or street parking. The fish was fresh and rolls were what you'd expect from a standard sushi restaurant. Service was decent and food came out relatively quick. There are so many options in Studio City for sushi and we'd recommend other places at a similar price point, but everyone should hit up the original Katsuya at least once if you're in the area.

MJ M.

Yelp
I am very happy to have had a meal at Katsu-Ya in Studio City. We have ordered there for delivery a couple of times, and it is certainly delicious, but the experience was excellent in person. Not only is the vibe cozy and exciting, but I felt that the quality of the seafood was high. I ordered a couple of pieces of a Sashimi and some rolls, and it was so fresh. Our server was polite and attentive, and I enjoyed the beer they recommended as well. This is a really good spot for a nice meal, and you will certainly enjoy it!
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Yaacov Y.

Yelp
Love Katsu-ya !! Their food is delicious , their staff is always greeting you with a smile and good energy , prices on spot and over all 10/10 !! Will always come back here
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Jina Y.

Yelp
Original katsu ya still got it! At least for me. The food all stand the test of time , even sushi to go, we ordered a bunch for carry out and everything was sto great. Hamachi , uni, cali rolls, spicy tuna on crispy rice, miso cod all bangers. I would recommend to folks wanting that original LA sushi experience to come through over sugarfish. Who wants a paper lunch box filled with nigiri anyways.. they have valet parking lot but you can street park usually not that bad or walk from tj's lot not too far away

John G.

Yelp
Wonderful food...friendly staff...lotsa fun, Reasonable priced! Noise level is low and the seating is comfortable. It has become our Anniversary/Christmas go to restaurant.
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Sergio B.

Yelp
I've been going there for dinner for a long time and everyone there is very friendly, but the fish is not fresh on Mondays. Sometimes you have to wait a very long time for your order, even if there are not many people in the restaurant.
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Bruce K.

Yelp
I'm not sure we're getting the entire menu on DoorDash, but what I've had from there has been very good. I also dined there in person and that was fine, too. I usually have teriyaki chicken and tempura - you can't get that combo via DoorDash - I wish they'd make that available. The place does have a very loyal clientele and service was very good the time I was there.
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Maddy S.

Yelp
delicious!!! food was absolutely amazing and priced so well. my favorite was the popcorn cut roll. the fried shrimp on top was insane! crispy rice is another must. the service here was the real star. although the sushi was some of the best, the service alone made this experience unforgettable. from the chefs to the servers and hosts, i have not been to a restaurant with this amazing of service in a while. from doors being opened for me to the check being split with ease, i was in awe of how sweet everyone was here!!!! this place is a must try!
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Barbara C.

Yelp
Very nice place, but don't go there on Mondays...on Monday the fish is second freshness
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Lesley G.

Yelp
The absolute best. The original Katsu-ya, accept no substitute. Great food, service and vibe. Juan the server is always smiling and kind. Crispy rice spicy tuna is stellar.
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Angie K.

Yelp
Alright, the only downside to this place is the wait time. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! Thank you chef Mario, and waitress Judith for the flawless service!! We ordered the 4 1/2 roll, bluefin carpaccio, albacore with crispy spinach, corn tempura, spicy tuna with popcorn shrimp, smoked yellowtail, and the tempura ice cream and dear Lord I don't know which one I loved more. All I know is, I'm gonna be thinking about this place until I visit again. Absolute perfection: service, food, drink, and our Chef Mario!!!
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lisa m.

Yelp
We just finished the best sushi dinner made by Tao. Thank you! If you are looking for the most delicious sushi in the San Fernando Valley Katsuya never disappoints. We come her often. We love it. The people are welcoming and talented and the food perfect. Ambiance lovely.
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Od M.

Yelp
Amazing food, good service! Love their spicy tuna with popcorn shrimp. Always get good quality everytime we visit!
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Rita F.

Yelp
Although this is a great neighborhood sushi place with good quality, fish and great service, parking is a major hassle. The valet charges a ridiculous $10 and Rusty's pet supply takes up more than half of the spaces. (pretty much forcing you to use valet). Unless you have great parking karma, street parking is hopeless. So, unless the parking situation is rectified, I will not be dining here as often as I would like.
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stephan f.

Yelp
I'm a big fan of this place. It's a little crowded and hard to get into sometimes. But the sushi is always great. Also, their delivery service, though a limited menu, rivals (is better than) sugarfish. If you're looking for a slightly nicer night out. Maybe a date night. I'd recommend this place. It's priced sorta in between lower end sushi and higher end stuff like Asanebo. But quality is there! I love the crispy brussel and the crispy spicy tuna! Must haves!
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Linda F.

Yelp
Yum-MY. no matter what, no matter when. The crispy rice with . Fabulous. Ok, forgetting the fact that I am prone to hyperbole, Katsuya is always wonderful. It's been a mainstay in Studio City forever, probably always will be 'cause it's fabulous. I said that before! But it's true . Anyway, get ye there it's worth it, even with the awful parking situation. The service is terrific really. They're fast they're attentive, and they really are just nice people there. I've always found. A really good selection of cold sake but you have to buy a full bottle. Not always a problem for me depending on who I am with (I hope my son reads this). Oh, and make a reservation even if it's a lunch cause you never know. The place is always jumping, lawl, rather it's usually busy.
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Nurhannifah B.

Yelp
My partner and I love coming here, it's our go to date spot. The service is great, the food comes out really fast. Everything is remarkable. The crispy rice and spicy tuna is always something to get, so unique and umami, this is a must order. We also get a ton of seasoned sashimi that I don't really know the names of but they all taste so good, can't go wrong with any of them. The salmon nigiri with caviar was good, nothing special but nice to have tried a mild caviar taste. Another favorite of mine is the spicy salmon hand roll or cut roll depending on how selfish I am feeling that day lol. The quality of the fish is also top tier for the price!
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Snow K.

Yelp
Very VERY fast service. Take that into account when ordering, if you order everything at once they'll bring everything at once so pace yourselves. The sushi and rolls were delicious and the popcorn shrimp was heavenly! Keep in mind their sashimi are cut pretty thick so if you prefer thinner slices I would ask them beforehand. Very busy restaurant and tables are pretty close to each other but lovely vibe and authentic feel.
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Nathan U.

Yelp
As a local for 10+ years, I've repeatedly tried the many sushi places in the area. Here's my ranking: 1 - Katsu-Ya. Omakase at sushi bar is orgasmic. Side dishes are impressive. Small/bustling, but mind-blowing quality/value. 2 - Teru sushi. Cozy wood and stunning garden makes atmosphere the selling point. Exhaustive menu and qaulity doesn't disappoint. A bit pricey. 3 - Tokyo Cube. Weird location, but high quality and innovative. 4 - Leona's. Took over Ceremony's gorgeous space. Atmosphere and prices better than expected, despite westernizing. 4 - Yume. Classy and good, but small, sparce, and pricey. 5 - Sushi Dan. Was best budget option if prices didn't go up. Better quality/variety than Sushi House, but don't think it's worth it now. 6 - Sushi House. Most affordable and open late on weekends. Stick to rolls and non-sashimi/sushi as quality isn't reliable. That said, sushi fast-food fills a need. KazuNori handrolls are cool and affordable, but too different to compare. Kazu Sushi - Old school classic I haven't tried due to being intimidating/pricey. Some day! Akira, Asenabo, SushiStop, Tomoki - I tried, but don't remember - which seems accurate for being between budget and pricey. Worth exploring more. My localness ends before Studio Sushi and further west, so can't speak to those.
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Joy F.

Yelp
Great food and great service. The place is clean and staff is friendly. Parking is valet only or street metered parking.
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Rafee A.

Yelp
Where do I start. We been coming here for a long time and always have a great experience with very good sushi. Always fresh. Get the albacore sushi and yellowtail for sure. I also ask for slices of garlic to put on top of the sushi I just mentioned and it gives that yummy garlic kick to it, the server always hooks that up for us and other then that service is always pretty good. The place is small but they always make space for the 6 of us that come usually. The vibe/atmosphere is also good. Things to try other then what was mentioned on top. Popcorn shrimp Albacore sashimi with fried onions Crispy albacore Spicy garlic edamame Albacore belly sushi Salmon sushi
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James A.

Yelp
I don't visit this area often and fortunately I was with friends that are very familiar with it! The prices are amazingly reasonable! The food is delicious and fresh! We waddled out so full and happy! The ahi tuna and crispy rice was perfect! The ceviche was refreshing on the hot day we were experiencing. I had the sashimi sampler which had tuna, yellowtail, octopus, salmon. So good! The yellowtail jalapeño was outstanding. I could eat that all day everyday! The restaurant is small and not fancy like their other locations which I was totally fine with since I was wearing shorts and looked like a tourist haha. The service was on point and my iced tea was never empty. Great staff! The manager came by and chatted with us and she was super friendly!

Matt L.

Yelp
Imma be 100 with you. As an Asian, I don't think I'm coming back to this place, as it's being more catered to western people. Think of it as a 'Taco Bell' for mexican food. There, I said it.
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Spring G.

Yelp
Friendly staff . Chill vibes . Looks like they've been here for a while . A hidden gem hole in the wall . With delicious fresh sushi and pleasant vibe !
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Ileana C.

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There are no words to describe how delicious EVERYTHING is here. The service is always great. The food is perfect every time. Even when there's a wait, it's worth it!
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Payton B.

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Solid sushi spot. Got the chirashi bowl that came with house salad & miso soup, grilled octopus special, nigiri sampler, anago, unagi and a nigiri special. Service was quick most of time, no complaints. We ate outside and it was a beautiful sunny day to enjoy.

Darien K.

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I've been going to Katsu-Ya for about a year now and I haven't had a single bad experience yet. The servers are always quick and professional, never letting your water cup empty. If you're sitting at the bar the chef's are fun to watch and have a great sense of humor. The food is amazing and pretty affordable considering the quality. Just be prepared to find street parking or you'll have to pay for valet since the other stores own most of the parking.
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Joanne V.

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Alway my first choice for sushi since the West Hollywood location burned down. I am a fan of many of the sashimi specialties, and the spicy tuna on crispy rice is excellent - very simple and consistantly good. The nigiri is equally good, but I have found that the quality and cut depend on the chef. My gluten free adult daughters are always happy their alergy needs are accomodated (although there is now an extra charge for GF), and they are kid friendly so they bring their very young children. It can get loud, but not horrible and the friendliness of the staff is hit or miss. It still remains my favorite everyday sushi place at a reasonable price.
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Giselle S.

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I came in on Saturday around 1pm & the location was not busy at all. They have a selection of Sashimi / Sushi nigiri style / or Sushi rolls . They do serve alcohol like beer and Sake . I was craving something light and got a Yellow tail jalapeño sashimi creation they had on the menu. I also ordered a hot tea . Wish I waited to take a picture of my dish but I ate it right away. The dish itself had about 7 pieces. Parking - They have valet that you need to pay if you park within the plaza . I sat right at the sushi bar which I thought personally would be best to watch and entertain my self with their preparations of dishes .
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Douglas E.

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So, I'm torn with Katsu-ya, specifically the Studio City location. First, the pros. The sushi here is amazing! So fresh and the sashimi here is some of the best I've ever had. And I eat sushi, a lot of sushi. I would have no problems eating it every day if it wasn't so (relatively) expensive. So now the cons, they do have valet but you don't really have any other options for parking. There is often a long wait sometimes an hour or more as people hang around outside waiting for a table. And the service can be spotty probably because they are so busy. Ambience is loud/chaotic/crowded in what should really be at larger location for the number of people they serve. So 4 stars? Yes, the sushi is really that good.
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David F.

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We sat outside and the nice attendant brought us an extra heat lamp over. Service was quick - I had the hot sake and my wife the lychee tini which was delicious by report. We ordered a few new apps including the brussel sprouts and tempura corn which had an interesting butter dipping sauce. The sprouts were delectable. Our usual order was delivered promptly - fried onion albacore, jalapeño yellow tail , spicy tuna and a yellowtail cut roll. All fresh with not a hint a fishyness!

Chriss R.

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Service was wonderful and the sushi was 10/10. It was busy but not too loud or crowded.
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Leslie S.

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This place definitely lived up to all the hype. And I was told this was THE place for Sushi in LA. The fish was super fresh and tasty, I could easily tell they get the best quality fish. We started with the crunchy shrimp appetizer and it was absolutely amazing. I would be happy eating that dish all night long for my meal. If you want the tastiest, melt in your mouth cut if the fish I recommend any of the fish bellies. We tried the salmon and yellowtail bellies and both were amazing. Heads up, make a reservation if you can as the restaurant space is fairly limited. And definitely ask to reserve a table outdoors if that's the only place you feel comfortable because they only have about 3 outdoor tables. Looking forward to returning to this restaurant soon!
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Sonja M.

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I have never eaten my food so fast!!! I've lived in the neighborhood for years and have never had the time to stop here but now I'm feeling sorry for myself! What a wonderful lunch I just had. Wow. I got a creamy salmon hand roll (ate it too fast to get a pic), yellowtail sushi, albacore sushi, green beans, edamame, and baked crab roll. Everything was perfection and I found myself scarfing it town. I'll make an excuse to bring my boyfriend here next week! Can't wait to be back.

Kathy C.

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Well again we order this evening our Spicy Tuna with Popcorn Shrimp and I specifically asked the shrimp to be made fresh and I was told for sure. Well when I arrived home and opened the container I guarantee you that the shrimp was not freshly made. This is not the first time this has happened. They do not listen to the customer or they make so much money they just don't care.
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Xenia T.

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Food: Best sushi I've had on the continental US. Sushi in Hawaii (non-contiguous US) and Japan are clearly difficult to beat, but my experience here was in the same ballpark. Why I went: Ate here on the first night of a celebratory trip. I'd just driven over from Disney and craved sushi. Ended up eating here 2 out of 2 nights in California for both deliciousness and proximity to my hotel. Ambiance: More authentic than I expected while still being comfortable (Western style table and chairs). The gyotaku on the walls were beautiful and a great conversation started with my friends. It reminded me of when I took a class on this art form! Service: Fantastic service from my waiter the first night (5 star service from him). Good service from a different waiter the second night (4 stars--didn't check in more than once). After paying for my check the first night, I immediately asked the maître d' for a reservation the next night, when 2 out-of-town friends were visiting. I'd taken the last available spot. But when we arrived, I found out that the maître d' wrote us down for 1 week later. None of us were going to be in town that week. We waited outside in the chilly air for a later-than-my-normal-dinner-time reservation (for which I prepared by eating a late lunch and would have been fine had we been seated at the time we reserved). The maître d' apologized briefly and took us to our table. Despite this, the food was, again, amazing. The food and the service from the first night made up for the reservation mishap and absentee service on the second night. Tl;dr As an out-of-town guest with decades of experience eating sushi in Hawaii and Japan, I would highly recommend this place. Just make sure you double check the reservation time, if you make one.
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Cynthia R.

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Normally my favorite place on earth ! The new Mangers Michel and Jane.. have no clue how special the relationship has been built over the years from day one the Katsuya's opening!! They were so rude that I never what to come back. Other than I will miss coming to see my sushi chefs and the real staff who has been here thur the last 30 years.. why should I leave the new comers . Calling them self mangers need to go.. other than that .. then I just move on! So sad!!!!!