Los Angeles
Kato Restaurant
$$$$Restaurant · Asian
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Modern Asian cooking in Los Angeles, refined and imaginative, with a Michelin star and national accolades.
This Los Angeles kitchen channels Asian tradition through a modern, deeply personal lens — technical, seasonal, and unafraid of bold ideas. The one Michelin star, James Beard recognition, and consistent appearances on international lists confirm what locals already know: it's cooking built on precision and instinct in equal measure, worth building a night around.
Accolades
2026Michelin Guide★★
- 2025★
2026James Beard AwardsOutstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
2026North America's 50 Best RestaurantsNo. 49
2026OAD Top RestaurantsNo. 30
2024Best Chef Awards1-Knife
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Charted by Michelin Guide · Best Chef Awards · James Beard Awards · OAD Top Restaurants · North America's 50 Best Restaurants· Last verified 2026-08-06