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Katsuya - L.A. Live, Los Angeles, CA

Katsuya - L.A. Live

4.5
4.5
2805 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
22:30
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Katsuya is the Los Angeles Times Readers’ Choice "Best Sushi Restaurant" in Southern California and one of OpenTable's "50 Hottest Restaurants in the U.S." Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya by Starck is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors to the American palate.

Signature dishes include Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Miso-Marinated Black Cod. With superb talent and exacting precision, Katsuya by Starck is changing the face of Japanese cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (213) 747-9797
  • Website
    https://www.sbe.com/restaurants/katsuya/lalive/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Katsuya Uechi
  • Catering
    sbe Catering offers Katsuya's award-winning Japanese cuisine by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi at any location, for intimate dinners at home, meetings at the office or elaborate parties. Customize your event with tray-passed service, seated dinners or chef’s stations. sbe Catering can do it all! <br />www.sbe.com/meetings-events/services/catering
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate to grand, let sbe Events & Catering plan your perfect event at Katsuya. Katsuya L.A. LIVE accommodates up to 400 guests with design by Philippe Starck, on-site and off-site catering, custom menus by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi, and premium mixology and specialty cocktails.
  • Private party contact
    sbe Events & Catering: (888) 754-5134
  • Location
    800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Figueroa St.
  • Parking details
    Self-parking is available at L.A. LIVE.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Cold Starters

  • Albacore Onion

    Flash Seared Binnaga, Crispy Onions, Momiji Ponzu

    • Yellowtail Jalapeño

      Onion Ponzu Sauce, Micro Cilantro

      • Salmon Caviar

        Onion Relish, Pickled Cucumber, Topped with Caviar

        • Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi

          Yuzu Kosho Aioli, Puffed Rice, Avocado, Masago

          • White Fish Carpaccio

            Crunchy Miso, Red Onions, Serrano, Yuzu, Garlic Chips

            Chef Katsuya's Signature

            • Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

              Grilled Sushi Rice, Spicy Tuna Tartare, Serrano (4 Pieces)

              Hot Starters

              • Edamame

                Salt or Spicy

                • Shishito Peppers

                  Yuzu Yogurt, Bonito

                  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

                    Balsamic Soy, Toasted Almonds

                    • Chicken Katsu Bites

                      Kanzuri Honey, Pickled Cucumber

                      • Miso Cod Bites

                        Gem Lettuce, Pickles, Kataifi, 2 Pieces

                        • Rock Shrimp

                          Spicy Ponzu Mayo, Crispy Batter

                          • Lobster Tempura

                            Red Onions, Serrano, Cilantro, King Amazu Sauce

                            • Vegetable Tempura

                              Seasonal Vegetables, Tempura Sauce

                              • Wagyu Gyoza

                                Pickled Cabbage, Taberu Rayu, Black Garlic Ponzu

                                Wagyu Ishiyaki

                                • A5 Miyazaki (Japanese), Wasabi Ponzu

                                  Soups & Salads

                                  • Classic Miso Soup

                                    Green Onion, Tofu, Seaweed

                                    • Cucumber Sunomono

                                      Sanbaizu, Sesame Seeds

                                      • Seaweed Salad

                                        Sanbaizu, Sesame Seeds

                                        • Crispy & Crunchy Slaw

                                          Garlic Soy Jidori Chicken Breast, Plum Vinaigrette

                                          • Market Greens

                                            Root Vegetables, Cucumber, Tomato, Ginger Vinaigrette

                                            Sushi and Sashimi

                                              Sushi Bar

                                              • Maguro

                                                Tuna. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                • Chu-Toro

                                                  Medium Fatty Tuna. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                  • O-Toro

                                                    Fatty Tuna. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                    • Sake

                                                      Salmon. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                      • Binnaga

                                                        Albacore. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                        • Unagi

                                                          Freshwater Eel. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                          • Hirame

                                                            Fluke. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                            • Hamachi

                                                              Yellowtail. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                              • Tai

                                                                Japanese Sea Bream. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                                • Ikura

                                                                  Salmon Roe. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                                  • Uni

                                                                    Sea Urchin. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                                    • Tako

                                                                      Octopus. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                                      • Hotate

                                                                        Scallop. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                                        • Amaebi

                                                                          Sweet Shrimp. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                                          • Aji

                                                                            Horse Mackerel. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                                            • Tamago

                                                                              Egg. Available in Nigiri (2 Pieces) | Sashimi (4 Pieces)

                                                                              Chef Katsuya's Signature

                                                                              • Baked Crab Handrolls

                                                                                Katsuya's Dynamite Baked Snow Crab Wrapped in Soy Paper (2 Pieces)

                                                                                Specialty Rolls

                                                                                • Katsuya

                                                                                  Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon, Scallop, Crab, Cucumber Wrapped

                                                                                  • Rock Shrimp Roll

                                                                                    Spicy Aioli, Spicy Tuna Roll

                                                                                    • Corn Crunch

                                                                                      Shrimp, Corn Tempura, Soy Paper, Aioli

                                                                                      • Rainbow

                                                                                        Assorted Sashimi, Avocado, California Roll

                                                                                        • Salmon Lemon

                                                                                          Salmon, Ikura, Yuzu Yogurt

                                                                                          • Double Spicy Tuna

                                                                                            Marinated Tuna, Cucumber, Serrano, Myoga, Momiji Soy

                                                                                            Combinations

                                                                                            • Sushi Moriawase

                                                                                              Chef Combination of 1 Specialty Roll, 8 Pieces Premium Nigiri

                                                                                              • Sashimi Moriawase

                                                                                                Chef Combination of 15 Pieces Premium Sashimi

                                                                                                • Sushi Set

                                                                                                  4 Pieces Crispy Rice, 2 Specialty Rolls, 8 Nigiri, 12 Pieces Sashimi

                                                                                                  Robata

                                                                                                    From the Sea

                                                                                                    • Grilled Koji Salmon

                                                                                                      Teriyaki, Grilled Forest Mushrooms

                                                                                                      • Branzino

                                                                                                        Ginger Chili Sauce. Available in lb, 2lb Average

                                                                                                        Meats & Poultry

                                                                                                        • Tomahawk Short Rib

                                                                                                          Yakiniku BBQ Sauce, Crispy Onions

                                                                                                          • Australian Wagyu Ribeye (12 oz.)

                                                                                                            Carrara Beef, Momiji Soy Sauce

                                                                                                            • Dry Aged New York Strip (10 oz.)

                                                                                                              Truffle Butter, Wasabi Ponzu Sauce

                                                                                                              • Grilled Chicken

                                                                                                                Free Range Chicken Breast, Teriyaki, Mushrooms, Lemon

                                                                                                                Kushiyaki

                                                                                                                • Maitake Mushrooms

                                                                                                                  Wafu Sauce

                                                                                                                  • Eggplant

                                                                                                                    Miso Glaze

                                                                                                                    • Sweet Corn

                                                                                                                      Shichimi Butter

                                                                                                                      • Asparagus

                                                                                                                        Yuzu-Yogurt

                                                                                                                        • Skirt Steak

                                                                                                                          Shichimi Butter

                                                                                                                          • Chicken Tsukune

                                                                                                                            Yakitori Sauce

                                                                                                                            • Scallop

                                                                                                                              Shiso-Wasabi Pistou

                                                                                                                              • Miso Glazed Black Cod

                                                                                                                                Broccolini, Pickled Ginger

                                                                                                                                • Wagyu Fried Rice

                                                                                                                                  A5 Miyazaki Beef, Jidori Egg, Hondashi Rice, Vegetables

                                                                                                                                  The Katsuya Tasting (Priced per person. 2 Guest Minimum)

                                                                                                                                  • Crispy Rice

                                                                                                                                    • Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi

                                                                                                                                      • Lobster Tempura

                                                                                                                                        • Wagyu Ishiyaki

                                                                                                                                          • Specialty Roll

                                                                                                                                            • Main Choice of: Short Ribs or Miso Cod

                                                                                                                                              • Chef's Specialty Desserts

                                                                                                                                                Last updated: 14 March 2024

                                                                                                                                                What 2,805 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                4.5
                                                                                                                                                4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                                                • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                                • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                                                                                • 4Value

                                                                                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                Katsuya - L.A. Live offers a vibrant dining experience with a "great menu variety" and "outstanding service." Patrons rave about its "phenomenal" sushi, particularly the spicy tuna and jalapeno yellowtail sashimi. The atmosphere is lively, matching the excitement of LA Live, with attentive staff enhancing each visit.

                                                                                                                                                2,805 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                1. Raffi

                                                                                                                                                  Orange County

                                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                  It was a great night at katsuya GREAT FOOD delicious beautiful and ambient lighting made it even quieter and better thank you..

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                                                                                                                                                2. Eric

                                                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                  We made a reservation for 7pm and there was a hockey game at the arena next door so it was super crowded and super loud inside. We were seated right away and our server was very good. After the game started at 7:30 the crowd thinned out and we were able to have a normal volume conversation instead of yelling at each other from 2 feet away. The food was prepared and served quickly and everything was delicious. The chocolate cake dessert recommended by our server was sooo good.

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                                                                                                                                                3. Martin

                                                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                  A trip to conventions, sports, concerts in L.A. isn't complete without a visit to Katsuya. The food is is always good and the staff is really cool. Regular dining or sitting at the bar before/after the game - it's never been a bad time for us. Make reservations and get the crispy rice.

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                                                                                                                                                4. Nancy

                                                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                  28 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  vip
                                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                                  28 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                  Great pre-game dinner with friends. We were seated right away, had a friendly and attentive server, and ate delicious food! Thank you for making our evening so special.😊
                                                                                                                                                  Katsuya - L.A. LiveResponded on 11 November 2024
                                                                                                                                                  Thank you for your five-star review, Nancy! We're Thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Oswaldo K. Llerenas Food & Beverages Manager

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                                                                                                                                                5. K

                                                                                                                                                  Orange County

                                                                                                                                                  39 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  vip
                                                                                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                                                                                  39 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                  I was extremely disappointed with our recent dining experience at Katsuya. Our server was unfamiliar with the menu, unable to pronounce basic items, brought us an incorrect bottle of sake without explanation and forgot our beers. His service was slow and the kitchen appeared disorganized — silly errors, forgetfulness and the food arrived intermittently without any clarification or explanation. It would have been nice to know what we were eating. Considering the high price tag of $500 for my family of four, this experience was unacceptable. I suggest you to improve your staff's training and service standards. *Note - we were also celebrating a birthday, details were put on the reservation — not one person addressed this.

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                                                                                                                                                6. Ramsey

                                                                                                                                                  San Diego

                                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                                  Dined on 6 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                  Food mediocre at best, way over priced for what they are serving. To top it off we went on a Tuesday evening at 8pm, literally for parties and it took 50 minutes to get our food let alone 25 minutes for our bevs. 

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                                                                                                                                                7. Theo

                                                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                  65 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  vip
                                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                                  65 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                  Great service and food was exceptional. Enjoyed the atmosphere and we felt extremely appreciated.

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                                                                                                                                                8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                                  Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                  We came in last night and the restaurant was completely empty, which is not an issue and actually a pretty good vibe and atmosphere. But the moment we entered we literally felt like we were bothering everyone by even being here. We ordered a lot of food and some drinks but the whole staff was not even nice to us. It was my birthday, and it really didn’t feel like a birthday. I’m so disappointed. As a server myself I really didn’t expect that from such a restaurant. I canceled my reservations at other places just to go to this place and it pretty much ruined our night. All of us felt like the service was just bad, and we felt like we were not welcomed. When we arrived we were sat at a huge table where we couldn’t even talk to each other and had to find a better table ourselves. It’s pretty sad as a birthday is once a year and the experience was really not good. The food was extremely good though. 5 stars to the kitchen. But the overall experience was a disaster. We ordered food — which they told us were tiny portions so we ordered too much — and that’s the only moments we saw our servers. They were not even nice or anything. We will go back to the Hollywood location but not this one. I’m so sad that my birthday night was literally ruined by this. We felt we had to leave the moment we entered the restaurant.

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                                                                                                                                                9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  vip
                                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                  Baked crab roll, the rock shrimp roll, and the crispy rice were amazing. Misael N our waiter was great and brought us a spicy soy sauce that was great addition to our dinner.

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                                                                                                                                                10. Donna

                                                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                  83 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                                  83 reviews

                                                                                                                                                  Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                  Edwin provided excellent service and the food was exceptional as usual!

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                                                                                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                                                                                Katsuya - L.A. Live offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Katsuya - L.A. Live also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 747-9797.

                                                                                                                                                Katsuya - L.A. Live is rated 4.5 stars by 2805 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                                                                Make a booking

                                                                                                                                                2 people
                                                                                                                                                22:30
                                                                                                                                                Booked 28 times today

                                                                                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                                Google Map for Katsuya - L.A. Live

                                                                                                                                                800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

                                                                                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                                  Figueroa St.
                                                                                                                                                • Area
                                                                                                                                                  Downtown
                                                                                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                  Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
                                                                                                                                                • Price
                                                                                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                  Japanese, Sushi
                                                                                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                  Self-parking is available at L.A. LIVE.
                                                                                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                                                  Katsuya Uechi
                                                                                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                                                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                                • Website
                                                                                                                                                  https://www.sbe.com/restaurants/katsuya/lalive/
                                                                                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                  (213) 747-9797
                                                                                                                                                • Catering
                                                                                                                                                  sbe Catering offers Katsuya's award-winning Japanese cuisine by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi at any location, for intimate dinners at home, meetings at the office or elaborate parties. Customize your event with tray-passed service, seated dinners or chef’s stations. sbe Catering can do it all! <br />www.sbe.com/meetings-events/services/catering
                                                                                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                                  From intimate to grand, let sbe Events & Catering plan your perfect event at Katsuya. Katsuya L.A. LIVE accommodates up to 400 guests with design by Philippe Starck, on-site and off-site catering, custom menus by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi, and premium mixology and specialty cocktails.
                                                                                                                                                • Private party contact
                                                                                                                                                  sbe Events & Catering: (888) 754-5134

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