Katsu Japanese Restaurant
| Address: | 2651 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA |
| Phone: | +1 773-784-3383 |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | Closed Closed 5–9:30PM 5–9:30PM 5–9:30PM 5–9:30PM 5–9:30PM |
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Nick Tejeda
No wonder the Stones stop by here whenever theyre in town - this is hands down the freshest and best sushi in the city. Definitely not the trendiest looking spot inside or out, but the service was great and the sushi was lights out. It was a little odd how many people came by our table to help us - at least 4 different members of the staff - but everyone was really helpful and honest with our ordering. They pointed us in the right direction and we left comfortably full. Also, I called at 5:30pm on a Friday and got a 7:30pm reservation and there was still room in the restaurant. They get their fish flown in fresh either day of or day before so you know its going to be amazing. And Chef Katsu treats the fish so delicately that you really get the fishs full flavor/texture. I recommend getting one of the nigiri Chef Specials. Theyll ask you if there is anything on the menu to avoid and whether or not you like wasabi, and then they run wild. The salmon was unbelievably fresh and a very generous portion. I also recommend trying the hot appetizers - the eggplant/tofu dish was so delicious and was a nice complement to all of the sashimi/nigiri/maki we got. Its not cheap - so if California rolls are the extent of your sushi eating, Id probably go somewhere else - but its definitely worth it if you love sushi - plus a 28 for food on Zagat says a lot.
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Aaron Melamed
I had some really good sushi here. I ordered the omakase sushi 12 pieces (chefs choice). I got yellow tail, salmon, white tuna (torro), tuna, squid, shrimp, sea urchin (uni), oyster, tuna tar tar sushi, crab, scallop, and mackerel. I liked them all except for the squid (not a big fan of squid as sushi). These were not your typical sushi as most of them came with a slight addition to add a little flavor, usually a roe but some had a little sprout or leaf to go with it. The only reason its not five stars is I didnt think it was worth the price. I thought the sushi would have been better without any of the frills/additions and just served as straight fish. Roe and truffles and gold foil is expensive to add on sushi and it would bring the cost down and just be the great flavor of the fish.
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A Private User
First and last visit to this high ranked place. Staff was attentive and friendly but service was slow. Had special mushroom soup in clay pot not impressed with slivers of mushroom 1 shrimp for $12. One soft shell crab roll was good Spicy tuna roll was OK but not for The price . Chefs special sushi plate had nice presentation even though our request to leave out the mackerel was ignored. Could be a nice place but not at the prices charged. Tsukasa in Vernon Hills provided high quality sushi at 1/3 the price. Clue should have been a near empty Restaurant at 730 on a Saturday. Final note left are 9:00 still hungry trying to figure out were to go next. Kfc we drove by looked tempting.
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Meesa Maeng
Went on a Saturday night without a reservation and we were surprised to be seated right away. However, they did warn us that the Sushi would take about an hour and a half to make but good company always makes that a non-issue. I liked the authenticity of this place but was really shocked when they denied our request for wasabi. I totally get the chefs justification for this but it seemed a little hypocritical since they were still allowing us soy sauce, which in my opinion would overpower the quality or freshness of any sushi grade fish. Cant complain about the taste or the atmosphere but straight out denying a paying customer wasabi was a little off beat for us.
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Susan Klatz Beal
Best sushi anywhere! Chef Katsu uses outstanding ingredients and turns them into stars. You wont find fancy sauces here, but everything is beautifully displayed, and you taste every ingredient and the masterful combinations of flavors. It is quite expensive, but you expect to pay high prices for the highest quality. If you want to taste pure and authentic Japanese cuisine at its best and arent afraid of the bill youll rack up, Katsu is a must. As far as I am concerned, its the best restaurant in Chicago!
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Jill Jamison
The service was good. The nigiri was great! The rolls we got we okay, minus the Hakata roll that we were warned had a strong flavor...and it was quite strong for us. We were impressed by the freshness, but not wowed by the rolls, not because we werent given enough food though! They gave huge piece of nigiri; granted we did pay a decent amount!
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A Private User
the best quality sushi and sashimi in the city! katsu and his wife make every guest feel like longtime friends. other non sushi items are excellent too. like the eggplant agedashu,codmelt it avail. and any special. for a real treat try the omikase meal - ordered in advance and not on weekends. youll feel like royalty.
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K Risa
良いお値段ですが、それだけの価値はあると思います。おすすめのコースにしましたが、どれもとても美味しく、お腹いっぱいになりました。幸せな気分になれました。また特別な日に伺いたいです。
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John Mahoney
Katsu is hands down the best place for sushi in Chicago. If you look outside of Chicago for comparison in my mind it is superior to the places I have been to in NYC. Haroku and Katsu are incredibly kind and humble, which makes the experience of dining with them that much more special.
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Patrick Sauter
Walked in with my wife and 2 kids at 6 pm on Friday to a restaurant with only one table seated and were told they dont have high chairs and they werent sure if they could even get us in without reservations, in their almost completely empty restaurant. We wont be back.
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Shawn Miller
Excellent fresh sushi, blue tuna, salmon and scallops very fresh, taste perfect. Also had a great saki Goriki perfect blend with the food ordered. Everyone at the table enjoyed the dishes ordered. Nothing bad at this restaurant. It is the best sushi place in Chicago.
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Grace Tso
This is by far the best and the most authentic Japanese restaurant in Chicago. If you crave for real Japanese sushi, and not the "westernized" Maki rolls, you wont miss it. The only downside is its location, but it wont deter the ernest.
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Tatiana
Best sushi experience in town, bar none. It is pricey, but totally worth it. Go for the omakase: chefs tasting. Let the chef select for you. Omakase features whats freshest and most unusual. Very authentic. Delicious and a must!
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Laura Gale
This is an excellent sushi restaurant. Very authentic and the owners are hands-on and attentive. You can get cooked Japanese food so there is something for everyone. The rolls and nigiri are fresh and delicious.
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Lee Burch
The fish was good, the atmosphere was also good. However the prices are a little hard to justify. The mushroom soup was like $14, it was small and only "fair". For a $14 soup, it needs to be amazing.
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이명원
Excellent sushi, chef Katsu and the staff serve with highest quality and warmth. I do not think this is an expensive place if you think of the service you receive with high quality sushi/sashimi
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Mohammed Bari
I wanted a sushi roll so called this place @9:53pm, the lady picked the phone and i asked her if they make sushi rolls togo. She said NO and she said we r closed and hung up.
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Tan Fong Chan
The sushi is the best Ive ever had in Chicago. The fish is so fresh and the japanese food is real authentic. Definitely try the sushi tasting menu and daily speical
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Barnett Fung
excellent food, the best sushi ever had! especially it is prepared by authenticate Japanese chef. Their prepared cooked food items are very good as well.
