Kato
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Kato

Taiwanese·$$$$·Fashion District, Los Angeles·2 Stars
No. 36
in California
Ranked 36th of the 181 California restaurants recognised in the 2026 Creator Favorites. See the California list
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4Creators
10Videos
656KViews
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Featured by 4 creators

4 independent food creators went, filmed and recommended it, on their own channels and without being asked.

What creators say

Kato

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Restaurant Studio
#36
California hype rank
656K
Creator reach
7·0
Loved · Liked
4·10
Creators · Videos
1
Would return
Creator sentiment
100%Positive
Loved
100%
Liked
0%
Mixed
0%
Disliked
0%
7 of 7 creator reviews loved Kato.
Attention over time
Creator videoCumulative views
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Dish intelligence23 dishes named
DishCreators Sentiment Must order
1Yóutiáo with Sea Urchin, Caviar and Jamón 2
2
2Beef Noodle Soup 1
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3Boba Dessert 1
1
4Bonito Yam Tapioca Balls with Salty Cheese Foam and Brown Butter Sablé 1
1
5Bread and Butter Service 1
1
LovedLiked
What they said about the place2 aspects
Drinks1 creator
praised
“What really sets Kato apart is that they take drinks just as seriously as the food – even when there's no alcohol involved.”
Anders & Kaitlin
Variety1 creator
praised
“Kato also has one of the most impressive wine programs in North America, featuring the largest Champagne selection outside of France, affordable bottles starting at $30.”
Anders & Kaitlin
Praised Mixed Criticised
Your area — Fashion District
#1 of 29
Tracked nearby restaurants

Kato is ranked #1 of 29 in the area by number of different creators.

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Vic and Jeff, Jack's Dining Room and 1 more
Quote library4 verified
Surprisingly, you get a lot of that similarities.
Michael Ligier · Beef Noodle Soup
There's really nothing better than that, like, chewiness, which Taiwanese boba is really known for, and Taiwanese desserts in general are known for.
Michael Ligier · Boba Dessert
A hit of Szechuan peppercorn left our lips tingling.
Anders & Kaitlin · Amberjack Crudo
This just might be the best bite in Los Angeles – light as air, warm, and absolutely packed with butter.
Anders & Kaitlin · Yóutiáo with Sea Urchin, Caviar and Jamón
Coverage ledger4 creators
High Speed DiningJun 2026 · 2 videos
reviewed
Anders & KaitlinApr 2026 · 5 videos
loved
S3Feb 2026
loved
Michael LigierSep 2025 · 2 videos
loved
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