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Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE Reviews List

Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE

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. Upon its debut, Katsuya Brentwood was named one of Travel + Leisure's "Best New Restaurants," and it continues to garner acclaim as one of OpenTable's "50 Hottest Restaurants in the U.S." and the Los Angeles Times Readers' Choice "Best Sushi Restaurant" in Southern California.
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141 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(141 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 141 reviews
5 stars
(70)
4 stars
(45)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.7 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • hot spot(88)
  • fit for foodies(81)
  • special occasion(68)
  • good for groups(50)
  • neighborhood gem(44)
  • vibrant bar scene(31)
Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE Reviews List
Review 1 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Disappointed

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Have been there a few times and braved the excessive noise level as the food is great. We were a group of 4. The waiter was told separately to do a Birthday dessert. We were put by the bathroom, which, was not too bad. The waiter did not get the food to us correctly and one of the guests did not get served until others had finished. The drinks were very very weak and very expensive and did not taste like before. The waiter only brought one dessert and completely forgot the Birthday and came to do it when the bill was put on the table after everything was over and we told him he was way way too late. I have been never been to a restaurant where they forgot. It was on the reservation as well."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Birthday Bash!

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a great evening....a charming server, fabulous and unique drinks and wonderful food. The occasion was for a 40th birthday and it was a huge success. This is the place to be! We have visited on several other occasions and Katsuya never disappoints. Made for a wonderful, memorable celebration!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Kids that love sushi

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food, service and kid friendly! Only negative is expensive."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Order as you go

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I finally learned! If you want to dine and not be rushed order one or two dishes at a time. Also, my favorite drink ,burning mandarin, is made with measured "small" pour. I was wondering why I never felt a thing after one! I ordered a double and it was just right.
Don't expect a good table.. They save those for contract guests.
Food was excellent!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 5 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Blahsuya

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Been here many times. But with all the options for sushi in Los Angeles, Katsuya Brentwood just doesn't match up. Sushi is good, not great. Portions are a bit small and many of the less fabulous sushi places in strip malls across this town, the ambience isn't enough to make up the difference for the food quality. Overall, the wait staff is uneducated about Japanese cuisine. It's more of a see and be seen place. It is not inexpensive and then you have to figure in a sizable valet parking cost plus tip too, even at lunch. Less fluff and more quality food would help, but I think I've had enough of this place."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 6 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

disappointment

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"If you want to be surrounded by the 'beautiful people' (a.k.a. pretentiuos snobs), you've hit the right place. If you desire mediocre, small portion, flavorless, overpriced sushi, you've hit a home run."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 7 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great sushi and other seafood

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great sushi and other seafood dishes. Wonderful atmosphere; fun service; great cocktails. But be warned: even the HALF portions of fish for dinner are HUGE!!!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2005
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Review 8 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

the baked crab handroll (order

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the baked crab handroll (order it cut if you are sharing) is one of my favorites. You can't go wrong with any of their food or sushi. Another one of my faves is miso cod."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Was great food and a lovely

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Was great food and a lovely atmosphere!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Very cool Bateman....

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Waited 30 minutes to get a drink.. Then we have to hurry our order because the kitchen is closing. Then the food is extremely overpriced, And is mostly california rolls. Ambiance was amazing. I definitely felt cool. Drinks were good. Very trendy."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 11 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

thoughts... ron helman

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have been to many fine restaurants and found K to be one of the the most delicious and desirable experiences around.
Don't miss this one...
"
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always exciting - Katsuya Brentwood

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very LA, very inventive sushi dishes....very much a lot of fun. Can't wait to visit again."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2005
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Review 13 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is always good...never

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is always good...never disappointed. Top quality Japanese fare. Great ambiance. However, this time where
we were seated ( party of six) it was so loud we had a hard time holding a conversation.
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Dined on 04/12/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great, innovative sushi and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great, innovative sushi and sashimi!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2001
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was outstanding! Best

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was outstanding! Best sushi ever!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 16 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

BAD SERVICE!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Go often to Katsuya. Nevertheless, this last time was a BAD experience. I stated in my reservation here that I wanted a table at the MAIN salon as I do not like the other one. Well, of course they gave us a table in the darker one, close to the kitchen where people do not stop passing by. I complained, they said that that they could give us a table in the other salon for only one hour. ARE YOU CRAZY?????
Moreover, I SAW the waitress placing people (only two, like us) in the main room because they were not happy with a table close to ours.
Probably not going back. Disappointed.
"
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2010
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Review 17 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Service was awful... My date

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Service was awful... My date and I were dying to order another drink but our server was no where to be found for over 30 minutes. Finally had to go ask the hostess to grab someone so we could order the drink and another dish. The drink took another 15+ minutes to arrive. Considering it was a Wednesday night at 8:30pm and not crowded the service was poor at best. Probably wouldn't go back."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 18 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

10 minutes to order everything

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We booked a table for 9.30pm, were seated by 9.35pm. We were then told (repeatedly, by the hostess and then two wait staff) that we had 10 minutes to order as the kitchen was closing at 9.45pm. This included drinks from the bar.Not a good start, but everything else was fine after that. Enjoyed the food, and service was fine."
Dined on 04/01/2013
 2010
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Review 19 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I am actually addicted to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I am actually addicted to the Rock Shrimp! Totally amazing place and one of my favorite restaurants anywhere in the world. Fantastic service, gorgeous restaurant and fun people watching."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

After reading the reviews

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"After reading the reviews on Open-Table I was expecting more. The sushi was fine, but not outstanding. The noise level was fairly high. The wine list was limited and overpriced, which the waiter explained was on purpose as they would prefer to sell sake. The restaurant seems like a place to go to be seen, if that is what you are into, not a place to go to enjoy really exquisite food. The waiter seemed to be eager for us to finish up and eventually our remaining plates were removed without asking if we were finished."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2004
Special Features: kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 21 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always have a great experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always have a great experience at Katsuya. It's one of my favorite places to eat."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food is outstanding!!! I have been here several times and always enjoy the food and service."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent! Food was fantastic

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent! Food was fantastic and we had a wonderful time! We had a 7:30pm reservation on a Sunday night, and we were seated at 7:30pm. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 24 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food, and a good selection Zach at the bar was especially attentive, and pleasant to talk to. Service was good. My only complaint was that we were seated about an hour late, even though we had a reservation"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food is always Delicious!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food is always Delicious! Ambience is energetic and
Super noisy. It's very fun
Though!
"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 27 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great sushi

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great sushi, lively scene. Bartenders were amazing- would sit at bar next time"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 28 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

so overrated. and you should

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"so overrated. and you should never taste butter in your sushi."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2005
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Review 29 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

this was our 4th visit to

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"this was our 4th visit to katsuya in brentwood. the food is always tasty...but, for a table of 6 who were 60 somethings, saturday night @7:00pm was just too noisy! 3 of the people at the tablecould not even participate in the conversation..the restaurant was packed with youngsters..and our waitress was so harried, we had to ask our busboy a 3 of times to send her over..so that we could place drink and food orders..."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2009
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Review 30 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

food fantastic, waitress very

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"food fantastic, waitress very friendly"
Dined on 03/11/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Katsuya never disappoints.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Katsuya never disappoints. The food, the service, and the ambiance is top quality! I tried the Lobster Dynamite for the first time, and I was blown away! The bread pudding tastes like a can of Dulce de Leche!!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Food from a la carte menu

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food from a la carte menu is nice but overpriced."
Dined on 02/19/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 33 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great value for Lunch... who

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great value for Lunch... who knew?!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2005
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 34 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Finally tried Katsuya after

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Finally tried Katsuya after meaning to for over a year. It's in my neighborhood and it always seemed very busy. I like their menu, their version of omakase, etc. If you're looking for something other than just straight up sushi, this is the perfect spot. I highly recommend making reservations. It gets really busy."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good, not excellent

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very good sashimi sampler, the rest was good, not as great as expected. Service was impeccable. The Starck decor is cool but our table was at the entrance at that wasn't very nice."
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 36 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

First time to Katsuya - very

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"First time to Katsuya - very busy, frenetic, affluent crowd. Had a great, calm waiter who guided us through the menu and made great recommendations. Food arrived haphazardly because it was so busy, but uniformly delicious. Loud, beautiful crowd - quite a scene, lotta fun."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2006
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 37 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Too noisy, and food was overpriced

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Too noisy, and food was overpriced for what it was. I've had better Sushi elsewhere. This place tries to be a scene, but its not."
Dined on 02/20/2013
 2008
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Review 38 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic experience Christian

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fantastic experience
Christian the manager is exceptional
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Dined on 02/13/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 39 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Katsuya

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is spectacular, the scene is perfect, the service is great, the waiters and chefs are patient and nice, it's a perfect dinner. Katsuya is my favorite restaurant and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. It is the perfect meal and dining spot no matter what you order."
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Crab hand rolls alone are

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Crab hand rolls alone are worth going back for. Lots of kids dining there.
So Brentwood! Food is pricey.
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Dined on 02/08/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 41 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food is always great. Had

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food is always great. Had one of the special drinks. A margarita meddled with jalepeno, red pepper and cucumber. Was yummy."
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2012
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 42 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was wonderful. Great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was wonderful. Great service."
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Conflicted review

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I am so conflicted about this place. The food is very good; service is attentive but I always feel they are trying to turn the tables very quickly--order fast, serve fast, clear fast and get the next person at your table. I have eaten there many times, always with a reservation, reservation means nothing, always wait 20 mins for table. I think it's overly expensive, even though food is very good. Poor acoustics, always very loud, hard to hear your dinner companions over the noise. Lots of westsiders dressed to impress, lots of local private school kids with daddy's credit card, and you will see stars there, if that's what you want. Food is better and more reasonably priced at original Katsuya in the valley."
Dined on 02/06/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 44 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstdnaing service and incredible

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Service could not have been better - friendly, just the right amount of attention and recommendations. Outstanding. Unfortunately I don't recall his name so not able to properly share the kudos.
I am not a big fan of Japanese food as I don't enjoy the sushi or sashimi. HOWEVER I had an outstanding lunch of beef teriyaki (lunch is only $13!) then shared my lunchmate's baked crab hand rolls and creamy rock shrimp tempura - I have been dreaming about both of them. Can't wait to go back!
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Dined on 02/05/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 45 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding for Dine LA experience!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Outstanding for Dine LA experience!"
Dined on 01/30/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 46 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Incredible food. Best to have

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Incredible food. Best to have a reservation."
Dined on 01/29/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 47 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Just a pretentious place with

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
"Just a pretentious place with no class or quality for the price you are paying. The waiters look at you like they won the Nobel price last week and you were just bothering them. Extremely noisy and a decoration that looks like an upscale hairdresser in Beverly Hills.
They cannot manage the timing in the kitchen and tell you they will bring the dishes as they are cooked and not how you ordered with the result of having a lobster 30 min before the rest of the chicken.
A place for people that need to say they have been there, but far from my recommendation. LA has so much to improve. Not one single Michelin star resturant...
Good quality in the food, but not crazy."
Dined on 01/27/2013
 2012
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Review 48 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Only problem was that we had

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Only problem was that we had a 730 reservation and they didnt seat us until 8. Usual excuse, "the table is going to be free in a minute.""
Dined on 01/27/2013
 2009
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Review 49 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is phenomenal the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is phenomenal the rock cream shrimp roll is amazing. Best sushi thus far."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 50 for Katsuya - Brentwood - SBE
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Rude customers. Given a table

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Rude customers. Given a table in Siberia next to the bar full of noisy people and too many for the space. When the manager came over to check on us I told him I was unhappy with the table. Instead of offering a drink or desert to show his good will he made a fuss about how we should contact him next time we come in and he will take care of us better. Not a chance that I would return even though the food is very good."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2011
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