Kato

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   Greg VIP

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience, really special! Thank you for another amazing anniversary dinner! Everyone was friendly and attentive! Food was outstanding!
   

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   Loc VIP

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   the only michelin starred Taiwanese restaurant in the nation. you have to try it if you like asian food and especially Taiwanese. it is nothing like any Taiwanese you have tried. also its more seafood forward than beef which we liked as its lower cholesterol. presentation is beautiful and some of the dishes are mind blowing. the crab pooridge is way way better than you think. i can't even remember it all and non alcholoic pairing was great. we had it with some wine vs full on alcoholic pairing. its on par or better than Single Thread non-alcoholic pairing especially if you like asian flavors.
   

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   Tony

   Detroit1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   TL;DR: Excellent food, really slow service, inattentive staff I really wanted to like this place. I had been looking forward to this reservation all week. I've tried several Michelin star restaurants and this was the first I felt did not deserve the hype. In my opinion, Michelin star restaurants are supposed to provide more than great food. They are supposed to provide a memorable experience. Unfortunately, it was a bad memory for me and my wife. We were seated immediately after we showed up for our reservation. Our waitress came over shortly and introduced herself and gave us a quick rundown of what the restaurant was about and the menu. She was very nice and seemed to really be into the vibe, which we appreciated. She asked if we wanted to speak with the sommelier and we said yes. We waited literally 10 minutes while we watched the sommelier attend to two other tables extensively, then start running food out to tables. Our waitress did not return. After we flagged her down we said we were ready to order drinks on our own. She offered to get the sommelier again but we declined and wanted to get on with our meal. We both ordered the non-alcoholic drink pairings with our meals, a glass of wine for my wife, and an old fashioned for me. She made a good recommendation for the wine. The old fashioned was an amazing experience as they go over the Taiwan whiskey and different options then make it table side. It was an excellent drink. Sadly, neither of us got our non-alcoholic pairings and only realized halfway through our meals that they were missing. The food was delicious. Exactly what I expected for a meal like this. However, the time between each course was ridiculously long. Additionally, some of the food runners - they were often different - would come out very excited and knowledgeable about the food while others would barely say anything. In two instances we actually had to ask the runners (separate guys) what was being served to us beyon
   

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   Marley

   Miami1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 21 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had one of the best meals of our lives at Kato last night. Their Lunar New Year collaboration with Kasama was so incredibly delicious (every bite was packed with flavor and perfectly balanced).
   

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   Zach

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had the bar tasting menu. Delicious and nuanced, exceptional presentation. Interesting and surprising cocktails. Would come back often if I were rich.
   

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   Jammi VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 6 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been coming to Kato more than 5 times in the past three years and it is probably my best restaurant in Los Angeles .
   

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   Colin VIP

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is the best restaurant experience I have ever had in LA by far!
   

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   Tamlyn VIP

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a joyous way to ring in the New Year!! With the food by Jon, the drink by Ryan, and the service by Nikki, it was a most delicious offering of their idea of what dining can be…we will miss the attentiveness of Matthew Velasquez, but we wish him well for the next chapter of his life! We always look forward to having the chance to dine at KATO and are so thankful for this triple -star crown of a restaurant!!
   

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   Evelyn VIP

   Las Vegas6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Flavors of Taiwan with Michelin star experience in a LA Row setting. What more can you ask for. Definitely a treat and must experience.
   

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    David VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Been to many different restaurants in Los Angeles and this one has topped them all. Looking forward to coming back in 2025!
    

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