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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

  • 2025

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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 2026-07-11