How much does the Kato menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu | $325 | $419 | $650 | $838 |
| Dinner menu with wine pairing | $470 | $606 | $940 | $1,213 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (dinner and wine). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Kato before you book.
Kato: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Kato have?
Two. Kato holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 40 two-star restaurants in the US. Gained a star in Jun 2026: Gained a second star.
Who is the chef at Kato?
The head chef is Jon Yao.
Where does Kato rank on critics’ lists?
Kato is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 49 on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
- No. 30 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Asian
- Where
- Arts District · Los Angeles · United States
- Opening hours
- Mon–Tue closedWed–Sun 5pm–8:30pmFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 777 Alameda St., #114, Los Angeles, CA 90021Open in Google Maps
Is Kato expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its $325 dinner menu is the cheapest of the 4 two-star dinner menus in Los Angeles with a published price. The middle price is $425, so it costs $100 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KatoArts District | Asian | $325 | – | $145 |
| MélisseSanta Monica | French | $399 | – | – |
| VespertineCulver City | Modern American | $425 | – | – |
| HayatoArts District | Japanese | $450 | – | – |
Other restaurants you may like
- Asian, two starsTim Raue Berlin, Germany · dinner €292 (about $327)
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- Also two starsQuintonil Mexico City, Mexico · dinner MX$6,090 (about $328)
- Also two starsAtomix New York, United States · dinner $375
Starred restaurants near Kato
The 5 nearest, all within 2.5 mi.
- Hayato Japanese · 0.2 mi (390 m) away · dinner $450
- Sushi Kaneyoshi Japanese · 1.3 mi (2.0 km) away · dinner $300
- Orsa & Winston Modern American · 1.3 mi (2.0 km) away · dinner $150
- Restaurant Ki Korean · 1.3 mi (2.0 km) away · dinner $300
- Holbox Mexican · 2.5 mi (4.0 km) away · dinner $130
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Sources Restaurant: katorestaurant.com. Stars: Kato in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s website (dinner and wine), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Critics’ lists: North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).