Katori Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant Bar & Grill

Eva

3 months ago

The most underwhelming experience. Like many other reviews have highlighted, there is definitely a disconnect between what Katori is trying to be, what it is charging to be, and what it actually is. Portion sizes. I went to take a sip of my $17 drink and decided no I really need to take a photo of this before my sip finishes the drink. The photographed drink is ALL I had, in its entirety that is what I paid for. I have ordered the same drink at another restaurant for the same price with maybe 3x the amount. Ridiculous. And everything else was so small, the wagyu tacos pictured is 2x the usual portion because we had to order more. You do not get what you pay for look IF the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD and I pay a high amount for the quality, that is okay, but this is not the case. The food is fine, not bad, not amazing, it’s okay. And the service! I know you don’t go to a restaurant for the service, but it plays a role and it was poor. You go to a restaurant for its food, and well in this restaurants case they lack of food. Honestly, if I had $1000 to spend on a meal worth $500 I would come again. Otherwise I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant really.

Jasmine Nguyen

a week ago

Ordered: Hana at $398.00 for 2 people 🌱​ Edamame ​🐠​ Premium Sushi Moriawase 🥛​ Oyster Shooter, Dassai 45 Sake Ponzu ​🥗 Tosaka Salad with ponzu dressing 🍵 Scampi Parmesan Cheese Miso Soup 🍖 Premium Wagyu Platter MS 9+ 🍳​ A5 Kagoshima M12 Sirloin Thin Slice with sushi rice 🥓​ Premium Cut Ox Tongue 🍄​ Mushroom toban on hot stone 🍜​ Warm dashi udon 🍡​ Mochi Dango with Matcha Icecream REVIEW: Booked Katori for my friend's birthday. Our key takeaway was that the service could've been better (noting it's almost $200 per head) but the quantity and quality of food and nice atmosphere almost makes it worth it. We food coma'ed out of there! What would enable Katori to be a 5 star next time would be: 1. Have the staff cook the meats i.e. when the bbq is on for the premium wagyu platter / premium cut ox tongue. Considering it makes up a third of the Hana dining experience, and the meat is thinly sliced, the timing is feasible and would definitely justify the high price tag. However, I really enjoyed a handful of moments during the dining experience: 1. Timeliness of pick up of empty dishes. Really liked how speedy Katori staff were in keeping the table at a manageable level. 2. Service in making the A5 Kagoshima M12 Sirloin Thin Slice with sushi rice. She made an event out of it. It started with brushing the thin slice on the bbq grill, to draping it onto the rice, then sliding a generous egg yolk on top. Creamy and delicious, it was piping hot which was yuummm. 3. First time seeing a grill that had the induction built IN to the stovetop table. Without the overhead ventilation system in typical kbbq environments, it definitely felt 'boujee-er' and without the pain of having the smell stick on to your clothes. 4. Premium Sushi Moriawase was beautifully presented. On a bed of ice and lemon slices, slices of sashimi were fresh. It ranged from prawn, to kingfish, classic tuna and salmon and some cool ones like scallops. Really worth the upgrade to this from the other set menu. 5. Mochi dango was fun and had a nice chargrill to it. I haven't seen mochi on dessert menus before, so it was great to try.

Wander Wider

7 months ago

Anyone looking for a delicious #yakiniku grill restaurant, premium grade raw fish. Wagyu with high Marble, This restaurant you should try it. It's so delicious and fresh The atmosphere of the shop is luxurious and comfortable seat. The concept is very close to Japan. If you go to Osaka. What you can't miss is the Yakiniku. Bustling street at night No matter how many times I go back, I never get bored. But when I eat grilled meat at Katori restaurant. it solved my craving very well. We will come back for sure.

Patty V

4 months ago

I have to confess they got a great quality of meat. This including sashimi and wagyu MB9+ But it is also on a pricey side so this reastaurant would be perfect for a special occasion. Service was amazing, friendly and attentive Too.

M W

7 months ago

The restaurant is definitely above the standard and truly bringing in the Yakiniku spirit to Melbourne. They have an extensive menu including very nice sashimi, and menu you find in izakaya. The meat selection is comprehensive and the waitress recommended a perfect portion for us. They have the Australian MS7-9+ as well as Japanese A5 Wagyu. Truly amazing and reasonably priced (compare to other authentic Japanese Yakiniku). Definitely will visit again!