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| - I had the pleasure of dining at Katsuya twice during their Social Sundays. Everything on their menu, except specialty sushi items was 50% off. Needless to say, after experiencing this culinary delight, I will never look at Japanese food the same way again. If you can dine here during this promotion, which I believe they have once or twice a month, then consider yourself blessed by the foodie Gods. Basically, you're getting the fine dining tasting experience --quality vs. quantity-- for a little over the price of mediocre local Japanese restaurants.
Ambiance: Katsuya is located at the end of the strip, inside of the new SLS casino. Bc it is a boutique establishment, restaurants here are smaller than most on LV Blvd. However, what Katsuya lacks in size, it definitely makes up for in its seductive & intimate ambiance. Katsuya follows the upscale contemporary elegance theme very well. Upon walking into its open floor plan that overlooks the casino, you immediately feel the trendy city vibe right away. Most of its decor is also more on the minimalistic side. Imagine neutral colors with bold accents, bright sofa pillows & large abstract paintings that make up the walls. The tbls also seat low to the ground w/ various combinations of booth, lounges & stools. The lighting is also not as dimmed as most places. You can definitely take decent pictures and read the menu w/o killing your eyes. Lastly, on a scale of 1-10, I'd rate the noise level a 7. Both times that I went here, the music playing in the background was either house or lounge music. IMO, it was perfect to set the mood. With that said, there is one flaw in its setting that I don't like: Their beverage bar. I've definitely seen bigger and nicer ones even in local places. IMO, Katsuya's bar doesn't have enough seating and it's also hidden on the far right side of the restaurant. Upon walking in, you're most likely to even miss it.
Service: The service here is excellent. However, there are times when the restuarant is so busy that the servers take longer than usual to tend to a tbl. Other than that, the front of house staffs is usually very accommodating. They'll recommend dishes and also explain each one as it is being dropped
Favorite Dishes:
Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $13 Don't be fooled bc it's a vegetable! This is by far one of my favorite appetizers out there! Brussels sprouts come out in a bowl, deep fried and extremely crispy. It's also drizzled with a balsamic soy reduction that is slightly sweet to the taste and goes very well with the toasted almonds combined inside. Both of these ingredients compliments the slight bitterness of the Brussels sprouts perfectly. Overall, definitely one of those items that once you start eating, you can't stop because it's so addictive!
Mushroom Salad - $12 Mushroom lovers delight! This salad has a substantial amount of Japanese mushroom that I believe is sautéed in butter and some type of yuzu soy. It comes out slightly warm on top of a bed of butter lettuce. The combination of the two, warm and cool, is perfect in your mouth. If you're looking for a lighter appetizer for the palette, I'd recommend this item!
Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna - $18 Classic dish! Very beautiful presentation. Rice is squared, crispy but not hard. The tuna is also the perfect texture and amount of spice. Very fresh ingredients!
Wagyu and Foie Gras -$39 Absolutely amazing! If you're not a fan of fatty richness then I don't recommend. Waygu is beyond tender and juicy with a slight sweetness from the wine reduction. When combined with the buttery taste of Foie Gras. it's unbelievable! True to al la carte portions, they only serve 3 pieces in an order. However, it is the perfect amount because this item is extremely heavy on the palate. Definitely good for sharing.
Wagyu Sliders - $14 Delicious dish. Wagyu has a delicious sweet teriyaki glaze that is served in traditional slider buns. It goes very well with the butter lettuce and creamy aioli sauce. Really wish there was a full size portion of this. It's another one of those items where once you start eating, you simply cannot stop.
Braised Short Ribs - $31 RECOMMEND Best way to describe this dish is a Japanese version of southern comfort in your mouth. The meat is extremely tender and falls apart immediately when you put your fork through it. Also very generous portion. The wasabi mash potatoes have a pleasant kick to it. Really puts the "Japanese" taste to these short ribs. Presentation is also very beautiful. Meat is placed on top of the potato bed..Deep fried sugar glaze vegetable garnishes are also very good. The sweetness perfectly balances the wasabi potatoes' starchiness really well!
Miso Black Cod - $32 Yet another classic! Black cod is broiled perfectly with a deliciously sweet miso glaze.
Seafood Yakisoba - $37 Very big portion with scallops, lobster, calamari and shrimp. Perfect combo of seafood and garlic chives. Very light as well, not salty at all. Recommend!
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