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)
tjm4317
on Yahoo Jun 16, 2008Great food. Service was a bit lacking and host/hostesses were snooty. (more)
dms365
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2008I went with a friend for her birthday and we had an amazing time. Our waiter was polite and made great suggestions based upon our personal likes. We loved the kobe, sea bass and shrimp wrapped with bacon from the Robata... (more)
bowersmt
on Citysearch May 24, 2008My wife and I go here about once a month to enjoy the food, the drinks, the ambiance and each other. The food, to me, is better than anything else I have ever eaten. We love the robata, especially the black cod, the chilean... (more)
bonnie_mcbride
on Citysearch May 09, 2008The entire wait staff thinks they are better than the diners- all waiting to be discovered. Periodically, this isn't such a bad thing as you get to be around beautiful, want-to-be-liked, early twenty-somethings,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 02, 2008Katana is a great sushi and robata restaurant. The patio overlooking Sunset Boulevard is spectacular. The drinks are good and it is a great place for people watching! (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2008All my experiences at Katanas have been great. The sushi is delicious and robata is unparalleled in taste and quantity. The bar is exceptional...try the Fusion, its great! (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 27, 2008Trendy, fun, sexy and great sushi! The drinks are awesome as well... As soon as you walk in the Sushi Chefs make it known that you've entered the building! FUN!! Get to the Sunset Strip today and enjoy this lovely... (more)
green666
on Citysearch Apr 24, 2008so yeah there's a scene... but can you say yummmmyy!!! during the summer outside is a plus but be sure you call at least a week in advance and request it.. if outside is not possible sit in the tea garden room inside.. you... (more)
rathashley
on Citysearch Apr 17, 2008I dined here alone - in town from work. It was kind of funny that they have a guy manning the "red rope" yet they don't ask if you have a reservation or anything. It's a cool building and is right on the strip. I sat at the... (more)
jasminblue
on Citysearch Apr 13, 2008I love katana...great atmosphere and the best sushi in town. Spicy tuna rolls are amazing and so is the filet mignon wrapped around asparagus. The drinks are great..the service is a little slow but its worth the wait.... (more)
susuredfern
on Citysearch Apr 02, 2008My friends and I have always heard great things about Katana and decided to give it a go. From the moment we walked in, we liked what we saw. Very stylish decor, a lil' dark (what restaurant in L.A. isn't), cozy feeling in... (more)
gsabean
on Citysearch Mar 25, 2008Going along with all the other happy reviewers, I thought this restaurant was pretty great. The pros were the amazingly fresh sushi, the friendly service, the drinks, the decor... Just impeccable all around. The... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 22, 2008The food here is amazing!! I love that you can order small pieces of meat from their grill- I love the Chilean sea bass. Also, the sushi is high quality. The mojiots definitely don't skimp on the booze. Come here for your... (more)
partigoer
on Citysearch Mar 22, 2008The biggest advantage of Katana is of course its location. I really enjoy sitting in its patio and observing the traffic on Sunset blvd, the luxury cars and people walking around. People there are just beautiful.... (more)
simplyjg
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2008The first time I went here was a few years ago. I went there on a date for my birthday and the experience was phenomenal. Everything my date ordered was really tasty. The drinks were perfect and the service was good. It's... (more)
clareh
on Citysearch Feb 29, 2008Went for happy hour...nice selection of small robatta and sushi dishes for a reasonable price. Very tasty execution on all of them. Drink specials were limited; however, one must try the Kyoto Rose or Pear martini if... (more)
lafood123
on Citysearch Feb 19, 2008I have eaten at Katana over a dozen times and never written a review. Overall I would recommend Katana for a few reasons. Here are the Pro's- They have a knowledgeable staff, a nice Sake list, extremely friendly... (more)
finedine2008
on Citysearch Jan 30, 2008It was our very first time at the restaurant so our very friendly server gave us several recommendations that made our dining experience amazing that night. First he recommened the Tsukune and the Tanuki Robata,... (more)
bootsilla
on Citysearch Dec 21, 2007This is not a place to go for sushi!! My husband and I ordered several sushi selections last night and all were horrible. Sushi is very black and white: it is either a good cut of fish and ultra-fresh or, in Katana's case,... (more)
malasay
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2007Anyone who has a problem with this place is just a hollywood hater and can't put their opinion of the "scene" aside to appreciate amazing amazing food and drinks. AMAZING. I highly recommend the striped bass, it will... (more)
marpop
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2007While this spot has had its heyday, it's still a fine location with great views over the Strip, particularly on a warm evening. The appetizers are good and the drinks strong. The scene provides cool decor and lots of... (more)
jnrcal
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2007Katana has the best happy hour in town! The $5 menu is a bargain for such a cool spot. The food is delicious and so are the drinks. (more)
caljacqui29
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2007Katana is an awesome dining experience. The food is delicious and the service is top notch. All my questions about specials, robata grill were answered and I loved our waitress' suggestions. Can't wait to go back!!... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2007<b>The Scene</b><br>The team behind Balboa and Sushi Roku has put its muscle into this stylish Japanese restaurant and lounge. The decor verges on "Blade Runner" territory, with ultramodern touches such as steel... (more)
klemboubou
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2007I love this place, I go there with my fiance about once a month, and we always had a wonderful time. The food -especially the sushi- is amazing; the service is good considering how busy they are. Just make... (more)
darkangel1337
on Citysearch Jul 28, 2007The Sushi was amazing the drinks were good service was great good place to take the one you love or groups. (more)
larestaurantguy
on Citysearch Jun 27, 2007Ate there last nite and was amazing as always. I like sitting at sushi bar so you can watch masters at work (more)
twarkent
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2007Love the decor, the ladies, the staff, fun atmosphere and good food as well. If it is too busy in the dining room hang at the bar and people-watch. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 16, 2007We drive from Orange County to eat Sushi only here: Katana has the best sushi! Its fresh and so tasty. The sushi chefs are skilled and take pride in their profession. The fish is cut perfectly. Ever been to a sushi... (more)
4qbfb
on Citysearch Apr 23, 2007I have to say that I enjoy eating at Katana whenever I am in town (about once each month). The food is great!!! I am especially impressed by the head hostess on weekends. She is friendly but professional. I feel as though... (more)
nsamper
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2007I used to eat at Katana a couple nights a week. The staff has completely changed within the past 5 months. Since this change, the service has been HORRIBLE! The hostesses are wanna-be's much like the new clientele.... (more)
sushimac
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2007What a great place...The most beautiful hostesses I have ever seen...............even though you might wait 20 minutes for a table with a reservation.......everything from the food and the service is... (more)
divine01
on Citysearch Mar 23, 2007I was visiting LA recently and decided to grab some dinner with my family at Katana! What a great idea! The atmosphere is great, the robata grilled items, and sushi were divine! The service was prompt and our waitress... (more)
mevallemadre
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2007I took my mother for her 50th birthday about a week and still have not stopped raving about it. There preselected choices are awesome. The lobster is awesome! We were late for our reservation and they still were able to... (more)
sweetandsavory
on Citysearch Jan 28, 2007Is this really the "in scene" anymore? The food is always good, but the service is so awful. 10,000 sushi places in L.A., pick another one without the attitude! (more)
amandinha
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2007Where do I begin??? My reservation was delayed for an hour, and when I finally got seated, the waitress didn't come over for another half hour... The entire time, the waitress ignored our table, our food took forever... (more)
gretta7
on Citysearch Nov 23, 2006Great food if you can ever get seated! We had an 8pm reservation. We weren't seated until almost 10 pm. Nothing can make up for that. The sushi is great....but its great at other places that will also treat you better.... (more)
davidsreview
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2006If you want very, very good sushi, Katana is remarkably consistent. It's a scene, particularly on weekends, and the hostesses, who act as if they're prima donnas, display an obnoxious attitude at times,... (more)
kizayaro
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2006Sit outside and enjoy the great food along with the great atmosphere. Sashimi offerings are amazing as are the yakitori courses. (more)
blrnyc
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2006Katana is a sure bet, it is always superb. I go to Geisha, Koi and Nobu in New York but I always have a great time at Katana without so much attitude. Make a reservation for a Friday night or go during the week. The black cod... (more)