"8"^^ . . "2011-06-06T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "0"^^ . . "1"^^ . . "What a disappointment! As I consider myself quite experienced in the sushi realm, I was incredibly dissatisfied after my current experience with Katsura. \n\nAs I entered the establishment, the ambience was sub par. There was nothing authentic, trendy, or classy about it. There were children literally SCREAMING in the restaurant, which, when you're paying $100 per person, is less than desirable. I mean, I'm not at Chuck-E-Cheese.\n\nThe menu was incredibly limited- especially considering this establishment considers themselves a sushi restaurant-- they didn't even have a proper sushi menu. We ordered the \"Chef's Special\" nigiri-- and it was atrocious. The fish was not fresh, and certainly not tasty. In fact, my date compared this supposedly \"upscale restaurant\" to a \"dollar-a scoop\" quality eatery.\n\nWe also ordered the lobster/filet entree. One would think that a surf 'n turf item would be one of the best on the menu. Unfortunately this was not the case. It was seasoned poorly, and we left more on the plate than we ate which I NEVER do with surf n turf.\n\nIf the food wasn't bad enough, the terrible service sealed the deal. I sat for an HOUR with an empty glass of water-- and couldn't even get the server to pay attention enough to order more sake. My credit card sat on the table for about 15 minutes before we received a check. It wouldn't have been so bad, but with the screaming children and terrible food I couldn't have escaped sooner!\n\nIf it's quality Japanese food you're looking for, please do yourself a favor and DO NOT go to Katsura. I wish someone had given me the same advise, saving me $200, an evening of terrible food, and crappy ambiance."^^ .