A perennial favorite on the tasting menu. The custard is incredibly smooth and light, providing a delicate base for the salty, briny pop of the caviar. It's a brilliant example of texture and refined luxury.
Tips from diners
This dish is all about the contrast between the silky custard and the snap of the caviar. Take small bites to savor it.
The only way to experience the full range of Jonathan Yao's vision. The menu changes seasonally but consistently features technically perfect dishes that reference Taiwanese street food and home cooking through a refined, modern lens.
Tips from diners
Allow at least 2.5 to 3 hours for the full experience. It's a carefully paced meal that shouldn't be rushed.
The duck is aged and cooked to a perfect medium-rare, with a crust that references traditional Taiwanese five-spice. It's served with a soft, house-made bao bun for building your own perfect bite.
Tips from diners
The bao is light and airy. Use it to catch every bit of the duck juices and spice on the plate.
A refined take on a traditional Taiwanese luxury ingredient. The fish maw is prepared to achieve a spongy, sauce-absorbing texture that pairs beautifully with the sweet, fresh meat of the local crab.
Tips from diners
If you aren't familiar with fish maw, this is the best version you'll ever try. It's remarkably flavorful.
Kato's bar program is as celebrated as its kitchen. The pairings include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options that use Taiwanese ingredients like bitter melon and oolong tea to provide a unique, integrated dining experience.
Tips from diners
Even the non-alcoholic pairing is world-class. Don't hesitate to go that route if you aren't drinking alcohol.
Chef Jonathan Yao has transformed Kato from a tiny West LA strip mall spot into a world-class destination at ROW DTLA. The restaurant offers a deeply personal, omakase-style tasting menu that reinterprets Taiwanese flavors through a sophisticated, modern lens with extreme technical precision.
Kato is one of the most sought-after tables in LA. Book exactly 30 days in advance on Tock to secure a spot in the main dining room.
The bar offers a more casual way to experience Kato with a shorter tasting menu or snacks. It's a great option if the main room is full.
Parking is available in the ROW DTLA parking garage. It's a large complex, so give yourself an extra 10 minutes to find the restaurant.
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