Katsu

The amount of omakases I've been to does not meet the same experience as this one. Everything about Katsu is absolutely to die for. The minimalistic feel and intimate dining experience was great. Every single person from the chef to the hostess to the back chef, everyone was so attentive and so so so kind. We booked a month in advance to celebrate our anniversary. Definitely keep an eye out in case you're looking for a specific time. The day prior to your reservation, they'll text you regarding an add-on that they'll prepare for you day of. (Love this, okay options!!) Day of, they'll let you inside at the exact time of your reservations then you'll get seated. You watch the chef prep the fish, which I appreciate because you get to capture the chef's techniques and if you're a cook, you'll learn a trick or 2. Every single dish was so fresh and well prepared. The chef will check in with you and make sure you're not too full because he can reduce the size or make sure the wasabi isn't too spicy. Again, VERY ATTENTIVE, making sure you have the best experience, which is not very common for a lot of places. 20 dishes (I think it was) was the full course. You can add a pairing or just order a drink or 2 from the menu. For our anniversary celebration, they brought out a black sesame ice cream. Was not expecting this at all. Definitely worth both my arms and legs. I'll be coming back and experiencing this a million times again. Everything was lovely. Thank you so much, Katsu team!

Order:* OmakasePros:* Comfortable, warm, contemporary ambiance. Service was impeccable and friendly. Every dish was explained clearly. The owner and chefs are outgoing if you give them a chance.* Volume of food was satisfactory.* Each item seemed slightly simple and familiar at first sight, but the texture and flavor were all surprisingly above average.Cons:* The ambiance is a bit on the quiet side. The background music could have been slightly louder and still maintain an elegant ambiance. If you're looking for a livelier and fun atmosphere, one of the six guests will need to initiate.* The stool has a reclined bucket seat. This is a nitpick, but I would prefer a seat that helps me sit forward since you need to lean forward for each serving.Comments:* My biggest concern with omakase is that the offerings will be too familiar and I'm happy to say that each bite and dish was very satisfying. Just know that it's a quiet atmosphere with six seats at a time.

I recently went to Katsu for my friend's birthday, and wow, what an amazing experience it was! Not only was the ambiance a beautiful, intimate atmosphere, but the staff and chefs exuded this wonderful, fun energy that made the dining experience that much more fun. The food itself was so delicious and so well thought out. From the conversation and observation of the chef's work, you can tell that each step is well thought out and intentional. Thinking about it now makes my mouth water - can't wait to come back again!! 10/10 would recommend for yall to stop by and experience this for yourself!

Katsu was such a great place for whenever you want to treat yourself to an omakase experience. Chefs were knowledgeable and service was top notch. I loved how unique each of the dishes and nigiris were and you can tell how much thought was put into creating them. Interior was chefs kiss and ambiance was the perfect spot for any special occasion that you have in mind. Katsu forsure made it onto my top three omakase spots in the Bay Area

You get what you pay for. And wow, what a luxurious experience it is. I think the joke of the night was that even the bathrooms are luxurious (trust me on this one). For $340 (post tip and tax) you get an incredibly intimate venue with 8 people as you watch 3 sushi chefs make beautiful bites over and over and over until you've had your fill. Every week is different based on what they freshly purchase, but notable favorites from our set were the monkfish liver (super rich and fatty and savory) and the trout (like salmon but better in every way salmon is good). There was fresh wasabi, grated for serving in front of your eyes (none of that dyed horseradish). They even ended the meal with hand-whisked matcha. Of course, $340 is not an everyday dinner kind of price, so save this for special occasions. Unless you're buying? ;)

Amazing omakase. This is my favorite omakase place in the Bay Area. Counter only seats 8 and chef is friendly and service welcoming. This is my second d time dining here and I love that they always have a seasonal add on -- first time I added the yura uni from Awaji (September time frame) and it was the best uni I've ever had. This time I added seko crab from Hyogo, which was also amazing. Everything is prepared to perfection. Don't hesitate and book if you haven't tried.

It was a quite unforgettable experience and the money was well spent here. 20-course food and a lot of materials are airplane (JAL) shipped daily from Japan, so they are original and fresh. Service was friendly and impeccable. Love the ambiance- quiet and zen. This a fabulous dining experience.

Amazing and delicious experience for a birthday dinner. They only have capacity to serve about 10 people per seating, so definitely very intimate and hands on. I really appreciate seeing all the staff's attention to detail from preparing the sushi, teas, and overall presentation. Everything was absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. We added on the extra uni plate and it totally made my night. Can't wait for another opportunity to come back!

You must reserve in advance! Make sure to reserve when it opens to get a spot. Once you walk in, the waitress will ask for your name. Bags and coats will be placed in a corner/coat hanger, so you don't need to worry about things weighing you down as you eat.No worries if English isn't your first language. I saw the sushi chef assistant explaining the menu to the people next to us in Mandarin.The inside is soo nice- definitely gives modern Japan wooden vibes. I loved how the sushi was always served on top of the black block. The aesthetics were definitely on point.The food was amazing and definitely on par with the sushi in Japan. They import most if not all of their fish from Japan. My favorite was the tuna and black parch. It was very enjoyable watching the chefs cut the fish and listening to their explanations. The experience was immersive and relaxing. The fish itself was really well seasoned, fresh, and texture was op. Literally zero complaints! For birthdays, they gave us a small black sesame ice cream for dessert, which was also really good. And some high grade matcha for everyone. This experience was one of the most amazing I've had, though very expensive.

I paid almost $750 back then not for them to treat my boyfriend poorly and made him upset on his birthday dateIt happened in 23rd August 2023 but I still think about it so I would write it here to get it out of my chest. I booked reservation for 2 to celebrate my boyfriends's milestone birthday. The chef and host didnt friendly at all even though they knew it's his birthday. My boyfriend tried to talk to the chef but he didnt seem to want to talk to my boyfriend. He is the last one who getting the food for every course even though yeah it's his birthday and he is hungry so why he cant get the food sooner? He didnt eat anything before the dinner but getting drinks from the restaurant next door so he was kind of more hungry and me was upset about it. It was 20 courses and we ended up leaving after the 10th courses and the host didnt check in to see if we're okay. There are so many other omakase offer same quality food with higher service. It's not worth it here at all