Kato

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   Tony

   Detroit

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 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

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 21, 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 Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 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

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 6, 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 Vegas

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 2, 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 Francisco

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 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 Vegas

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 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

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 30, 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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   Katy

   VIP

   Washington DC

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

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

   The food was fantastic. The bartender was terrific. It felt a bit strange since the other guests around us seemed to be receiving more explanation about the menu, but overall the food was creative and delicious.
   

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    Kelvin

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2024

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

    Absolutely beautiful experience. Your team was amazing.
    

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