How to Get a Reservation at Kato in Los Angeles
Kato, the Michelin-starred Taiwanese American tasting-menu counter at Row DTLA, books on a released window and carries a strict cancellation policy. Catching the drop or a cancellation is the path.
The short answer
Kato, the Michelin-starred Taiwanese American restaurant now located at Row DTLA after years in West Los Angeles, is one of the city's hardest tasting-menu seats. It is a roughly two-dozen-seat counter, offering a full tasting menu in the main room and a shorter menu at the bar, and reservations release on a window that clears fast.
The cancellation policy is strict, with the full menu price charged for cancellations inside about a week's notice, though reservations are typically transferable to another guest. Confirm the current platform, pricing, and cancellation terms on the live listing, as Kato has used both Tock and Resy over time.
How to book the counter
This is a small, high-demand counter with a long, set menu, so preparation is everything. Be ready for the release and watch for transfers and cancellations.
- Know the release window and be on the listing the moment it opens.
- Consider the bar tasting, which is shorter and sometimes easier to land than the main room.
- Mind the strict cancellation policy; verify the current notice period on the live listing.
- Reservations are typically transferable, so cancellations and transfers surface as plans change.
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Frequently asked
Where is Kato located now?
Kato is at Row DTLA in the Arts District, having relocated from West Los Angeles. It is a small tasting-menu counter holding a Michelin star.
What is Kato's cancellation policy?
Kato's policy is strict, with the full menu price typically charged for cancellations inside about a week's notice, though reservations are usually transferable to another guest. Confirm the current terms on the live listing.
Is the Kato bar easier to book than the dining room?
Often, yes. The bar offers a shorter tasting menu and can be easier to land than the main-room counter. Both release on a window that clears quickly, so catching the drop or a cancellation is the path.