Katana Robata & Sushi Bar
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We specialize in open flame charcoal grill cooking serving Japanese comfort food.
The specialty of the house is robata - traditional Japanese skewers are roasted over an open flame, infusing the meat, fish or vegetables with a smoky essence.
Located in the historic Plaza del Sol building, Katana is distinguished by design accents such as protruding railroad spikes that line the walls of the lounge and polished redwood bar tops made from a mammoth 400-year old fallen redwood tree. The 6,000-square foot restaurant has many distinct spaces, including the bar and lounge areas, the main dining room with Sushi Bar and Robata Grill, the Tea Room, Sunset Room, private dining room and the outdoor heated patio overlooking the bustling Sunset Strip.
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Customer Reviews (146 reviews)
ejergens
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2009My husband and I went there last night and if I had read the reviews I might not have gone, but I am glad I did. We ordered the Izakaya Feast and it was fantastic!!! Our servers name was Chris and he was charming, our food... (more)
cynthialu
on Citysearch Sep 08, 2009Went there on Sunday night, place is empty, hostess tells us there are large parties coming in so she can not seat us outside and that we can either sit at the banquettes in front or at the bar. We ask her if there is service... (more)
Mar Yvette
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2009The team behind Balboa and Sushi Roku has put its muscle into this sceney Japanese restaurant and lounge. The decor verges on "Blade Runner" territory, with ultramodern touches like steel I-beams substituting for... (more)
jeepin07
on Citysearch Aug 25, 2009The waiters were fun. The food was excellent & my fav, the volcano cake. ;O) Thanks! (more)
Nirali2009
on Citysearch Aug 18, 2009When we went there the service was a little slow but the staff provided us with free dessert which was to die for. The chocolate lava cake was delicious! (more)
mariap3
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2009I just left at 7:45 pm on Sunday August 9, 2009 from having drinks and appetizers with a friend at Katana, and I have never had a worse experience at any restaurant as I did tonight. Our waitress was inexperienced and... (more)
restaurantcritique09
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2009My girlfriend and I I just returned from an absolutely awful dining experience at Katana. We thought we were going to have a nice girl?s night out, but this turned into a nightmare. I usually do not write reviews but... (more)
dcyber
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2009The sushi and sashimi is fresh and attractively prepared. The server kept up with our ordering pattern, but seemed a little distracted (overworked?) and it took a few reminders to keep the drinks coming in concert... (more)
Marisa80
on Citysearch May 01, 2009I love this place! great crowd! The presentation is particular and the full bar with a warm patio make this place a perfect location for a Saturday night (more)
Maya83
on Citysearch Apr 05, 2009My friends and i loved the food. It is kinda pricey but I thought it was worth every penny! It is so gorgeous inside! I think it would be the perfect date place. I'll be back for sure, with a smaller party of course.... (more)
vivaciousdivah
on Citysearch Mar 19, 2009Katana is beautiful... really nice spot. Salmon is my favorite seafood so I seem to favor the rainbow roll. But they are way overpriced. club sushi is more in my budget. The average amount you will pay per entree is... (more)
Drey
on Citysearch Mar 17, 2009First of all, I've been here quite a few times and I strongly recommend a reservation, especially during peak hours. Katana is located in the heart of Hollywood and it's a nice place to go to get to know someone... (more)
troywarkentin
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2009The patio is great in the summer months for watching the scene on Sunset. Sushi is fresh, people are nice. (more)
JohnKordik
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2008They have the best sushi in Los Angeles (that Ive had). The best people watching in LA too. And its in the best location. Def try it (more)
justicedeja
on Citysearch Nov 15, 2008I give this place 5 stars for decor and location. the place is so beautiful and big. Staff was very friendly. We were the first ones to show up on a thursday night (or wed, can't remember) so we got the fusion drink... (more)
AngelenoFoodie
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2008Check out the review of this and many other happy hours at: happiest hours(dot)blog spot(dot)com - no spaces between words, but City Search won't allow it any other way. First, the important stuff - the atmosphere... (more)
mhb1954
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2008Four of us went for dinner, promptly seated, decent table, very dark inside. The place was slow but it quickly filled up. The service was generally good until they got busy. We liked some of the food a lot, and hated some... (more)
Buster0102
on Citysearch Jun 25, 2008I've been here several times for "date nights" and am always impressed by the great service and the good sushi. My fav is the spicy tuna roll and the asparagus wrapped filet! Oh, and try the infusion drink at the bar -... (more)