Kato Restaurant

Los Angeles, US

In an industrial-luxe space in Downtown LA, chef Jon Yao conjures up contemporary cuisine inspired by the Taiwanese family dishes he grew up eating and what he's identified as the food culture that comes from the intersection of Los Angeles and the Asian diaspora. With co-owner Ryan Bailey, who oversees operations and the wine programme, Kato operates as a flagship for reimagined fine dining. A wood-fired stove sits at the centre of the kitchen, which trots out a tasting menu of 12 standout courses over the course of about three hours. Stunning plates are a given, and Yao’s profound perspective is clearly in evidence. Kato’s drinks are also remarkable, with a selection of 3,000 wines, an industry-leading zero-proof selection with nearly 100 options – including a verjus by Kato – and an award-winning bar programme that includes a tableside cocktail experience featuring their own barrel selection of Kavalan whisky.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $225
• Dinner: Tues – Sat
• +1 213 797 5770
• Visit Kato Restaurant's Website

Location

ROW DTLA, 777 S Alameda St Building 1, Suite 114, Arts District, Los Angeles, California, CA 90021