What to Drink
Specialty cocktails incorporate fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables, like the watermelon cucumber mojito and burning mandarin with serrano chili. There's also a small wine, beer and sake list.
Know Before You Go
Unlike other Katsuya venues, this spot is much more kid-friendly--it's in a mall, after all--and there are three kids' meals, featuring tempura, teriyaki or California rolls. There's also a playground not far from the patio.
Where to Sit
The expansive patio is inviting year round--it has heat lamps as well as a heated stone floor. For the best ground floor fountain view, request table No. 116.
Save Money
The best deals can be found at lunch, when a sushi or sashimi special served with miso soup, salad and rice are priced under $20.
Customer Reviews
great food, a little pricey Reviewed by VallyB on
2009-12-01T23:08:52Z
I probably like this place because this is where my boyfriend and i had our first date, but I love the vibe it had. We sat outside and it was beautiful. The food was great, but very small portions. The desert platter was out of this world amazing! They have good customer service, our waiter was very accommodating. I would go back, but only when i get a good paycheck!
Pros: great food/decor, nice for dating
Cons: they were out of certain plates
Great place to sit down and enjoy the surrounding Reviewed by vallinmeg on
2009-05-04T21:45:53Z
First time at Katsuya, it was on Sunday @ around 4:30pm, so it wasn't that busy yet. We were sited outside on ground level. Itt was a nice sitting outside, we were able to see the fountain, hear the jazz band that was there that day and we enjoyed the beautiful surrounding of the Americana had to offer. The staff was friendly. The food was good, but I wouldn't say is any better than any other Japanese Restaurant. I thought this place was way too Expensive for what they give you. After ordering an entree and sushi, me and my husband still felt hungry when we left but we weren't about to order more food which will probably cost us $50 more on the bill. Bottom line is, if you don't mind paying 3xs more than most Japanese Restaurant and maybe leaving still hungry, then this is a great place to eat and enjoy the surrounding. No, we would we would not go there again. Its not worth it.
Pros: Location
Cons: Expensive
still iffy Reviewed by dondata on
2009-03-24T19:35:21Z
I still cant figure out if i like this restaurant or not. the food is great but the people that go here are stupid
