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

Katsuya - L.A. Live

4.5
4.5
2616 reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
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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2 people

19:00


Booked 34 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (213) 747-9797

  • 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

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What 2,616 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

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  1. BCPCPA

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Ok food. Service was very good though. Not what I would call a value.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great quality food & wonderful service. Ask for kizami wasabi to really enhance your meal
  3. JohnA

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Super bummed with our dinner! Drinks came quickly. Appetizer came quickly. Then our server didn’t come back for quite a while to check on us. When our dinner came, they brought my wife’s meal but not mine. No check in from the waiter on waters or more drinks. After she ate, we were done with drinks and waters and waited and waited and waited for my meal. Never came. After an hour we had to go see our show at the Microsoft Theater. We tracked down our waiter and asked for our check and to have my meal removed from the bill. Not the experience I was hoping for from what’s supposed to be a high end restaurant.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food2service5ambience3
    Way small portion, expensive also not worth it taste. I would never go again.
  5. jandb

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food came out quickly and it was delicious! We’ll be back again.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time eating here. Service was very good and punctual. Love this place. Great food and experience
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite sushi spot in downtown LA. We were having dinner before the Lakers game and were worried about our timing. But the waiter asked us if we were going to the game and he made sure everything came out quickly. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The food and customer service is why we frequent this beautiful restaurant.
  8. VinayD

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    We arrived at 6:15 with plans for the game at 7:30 and wanted to leave in about an hour. The service and food was very good initially but our waiter or kitchen seemed to have lost half of our order. We got half the food and was asked are we good to go when we explained we’re told had to start a new order by this time we were late and had to leave. Food and atmosphere was good service was way below what o would expect for this level of restaurant.
  9. LitoG

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good food but portion is too small for the price. I didn’t like they seated us on a tight 6 table with 6 chairs. Our orders did not fit properly have to eat it quick to get rid of the plates. We spent $360. I requested for the the bigger table , they said it’s intended for 8 people. While seated, we saw them accommodated people from 4 to 6 people in the 8 table person 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
  10. ROBERTB

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. A little rushed - they bring everything you ordered at once - so if you want it staggered tell the waiter upfront.
  11. TinaR

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nothing better than the miso cod
  12. Tery

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good. Food service was amazingly fast. We had most of our food within 10 minutes of ordering. Would definitely recommend if you’re staying in the area.
  13. IshiK

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great place to eat for the reasons afore mentioned. Manager Tak is an amazingly cordial person. Wait staff is excellent. Hosts we had didn't small much.
  14. bigbaddog

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All restaurants down here are packed on game nights or weekends. If you make a reservation, they are very good at seating you on time. They are also very accommodating IF you are running late and you LET THEM KNOW. The food is very good, and comes out very quickly. The Chinese chicken salad can be shared comfortably between 2-3 guests. The short rib and chicken teriyaki are very tasty. The price is a little spendy, but a much better alternative to arena food. Most of the higher end places take an hour or more to eat, but Katsuya is usually 45 minute dinner. I love this restaurant before games!
  15. CMW1

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 March 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The whole fried Red Snapper was just great. We also had their premium sashimi platter and the uni was amazing. Add to that the smoked scallops and sliced white fish and it was truly one lovely dish after the other. The service was good and the drinks from the bar came out faster than usual. Love eating here before a Kings game!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Clippers game!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    I have been to many other Katsuya locations but unfortunately this location was disappointing. The food came out way too fast and didn’t taste fresh at all. We placed our order, I went to go wash my hands and by the time I got back to my table all the food was sitting on my table. We waited another 20mins for our drinks to come so we finished our food before we got drinks. Overall it felt rushed, not fresh and didn’t consider the customer experience. Very unfortunate for such a well known place

    Katsuya - L.A. LiveResponded on 4 March 2023Hello Patron, My name is Jaiden, manager at Katsuya LA Live. The team and I are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. I have sent you a private message with the hopes of discussing further. We genuinely would be grateful for the opportunity to make it right. Thank you, Jaiden Jiang

  18. ThomasV

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    While the staff is nice enough, the menu selections arrived pretty much a minute apart. Soup, appetizer, and entree all basically at the same time. The tables are relatively small, so basically you have to buss your own table, which for $301.00 for two is not acceptable.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Extremely small cut rolls, and just about every portion was very small and very expensive. Not a good value for the money. Other sushi restaurants provide a much better value.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waitress was wonderful! She did a good job!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and efficient. Our food came out fast and was still hot out of the kitchen. We had an amazing time.
  22. Margaret

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at Katsuya is always amazing, but tonight’s service was particularly outstanding. The hostess didn’t miss a beat when we showed up as a part of 9 for a 6-person reservation. Our server took care of us beautifully and even split the bill 9 ways without complaint. Couldn’t ask for more outstanding, seamless and gracious service. We will definitely return!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was very fresh, yummy, and prepared fast. Customer services wasn’t the best. We had to ask for water and waited long to get it.
  24. JannaP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    A portion of the food was very good, however some of the sushi appeared old and had a very OFF taste.
  25. Shar

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All of our raw apps and rolls were stunning quality and the wagyu ribeye for $55 cannot be beat. I just returned from Tokyo and was nervous to eat US sushi -- this location did not disappoint.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for Valentine’s with my date and everything was great from the appetizer to the dessert. Awesome staff that are quick and on top of their game. Cool ambiance and good drinks. We gon be back lol
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Food was great however the server was terrible. She was not only rude but never check on us to see if we wanted anything and had to wait 10 minutes for silverware. By the time we got our silverware our food was cold

    Katsuya - L.A. LiveResponded on 17 February 2023Dear Patron, My name is Jaiden, manager at Katsuya LA Live. The team and I are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. I have sent you a private message with the hopes of discussing further. We genuinely would be grateful for the opportunity to make it right. Thank you, Jaiden Jiang

  28. Casey

    New Mexico

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Be aware that they no longer validate LA Live parking, so you will be spending an additional $10 on parking.
  29. Neilnrobn

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our go to before the Kings game. Food is always fresh. It is noisy with lots of people but you can still talk to your dinner guests. My only complaint is the covid fee being charged since it’s been 2 years now feel it should be removed.
  30. LuisP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food and atmosphere was amazing, I just felt rushed to order is the only negative and I couldnt see the menu too well because the lights are really low but thats also because I cant see as well now that im a little older...
  31. Markkap

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food is great as usual but service was lacking this time. Def recommend getting the Uwe Manhattan and the ribeye
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Server was the BEST
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    All food was amazing exceptional taste -except the pot de crème, the service was horrible, you need a new hostess she’s the wrong fit for this restaurant you need someone more classy and inviting the lighting is way off change the lighting or change the gold font on the menu it’s literally almost illegible the description should be in black also the seating was horrible it was like being in the back of a low rider an d couch that you sink down in no support it’s to low for the height of the table very uncomfortable the person that served the chocolate pot de crème didn’t even know what it was this is absurd cocktails delicious the waiter was dry barely came around the soy sauce was empty he brought one from another table walked away and that one was empty also this restaurant is not worth the price point and dont forget they have no parking $40 to park cash only and you have to walk a ways be prepared
  34. chrisj

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great… And when there is a game they make sure to serve you quickly..
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 10 February 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good food as always! Enjoyed our dinner.
  36. DarriannJ

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went by myself to enjoy the Rock Shrimp Sushi Roll. I don’t remember servers name, but I sat at table 95 at 9:30 reservation for 1. She was very attentive and showed me how to pay my bill using an app because I didn’t have my physical card. Great time!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Definitely wasn’t my favorite restaurant . It was too loud , the food was mediocre at best for the price. Staff is not attentive, and the seating is crowded. If you have options for Japanese dining I would definitely go with another.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience3
    Service is always lacking. I much rather just get up myself and ask the manager for things we need at the table because you just get so tired eyeing for and waiting for the waitress to come around.
  39. DavidS

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Katsuya is in a league of it's own and the LA Live location is great for preevent dining.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taylor was awesome. Great service!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Katsuya - L.A. Live using the Order Online button. Katsuya - L.A. Live also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Katsuya - L.A. Live also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 747-9797.

Katsuya - L.A. Live is rated 4.5 stars by 2616 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
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Google Map for Katsuya - L.A. Live

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Figueroa St.

  • Area

    Downtown

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

  • 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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