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Katana - Reviews

12750 Carmel Country Rd, 92130 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
367

Reviews

61.6%

Satisfaction

119

negative

22

neutral

226

positive

What people say about Katana

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
A
Review date: 10/28/2025
10
Fantastic Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was excellent, and the menu was very creative. I was particularly impressed by the manager, who was extremely kind, and the staff, who were very helpful. The service was also quick. I highly recommend this place!
  • food10
  • manager10
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Philip D.
Review date: 10/03/2025
10
Katana Sushi: A Carmel Valley Favorite
I've been enjoying Katana Sushi for over three years since moving to Carmel Valley. It's my go-to for a great meal, whether we're entertaining guests or enjoying a date or family night out. The food is always expertly prepared, the prices are great, and the staff are courteous and quick. In my opinion, it's the best sushi in the Carmel Valley area.
  • food10
  • prices9
  • staff9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Alex H.
Review date: 10/03/2025
10
Excellent Food and Service from Rose!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, largely due to the exceptional service provided by Rose. As regulars, we always appreciate her attentiveness. She made a great recommendation for the bulgogi and kimbab combo, which my wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed. I wholeheartedly recommend this place and suggest asking for Rose!
  • bulgogi and kimbab combo10
  • Rose10
  • place5
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Luis G. P.
Review date: 09/23/2025
2
Never returning due to disrespect
My experience at this restaurant was extremely negative. I will never return to this place. They attempted to charge more for the food, and when I discovered this, they were disrespectful to me.
  • charge more1
  • disrespectful1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Sierra O.
Review date: 06/16/2025
9
Great Food, Large Menu, Family Friendly
My experience at this restaurant was great. I've been here many times and appreciate the large menu which offers a variety of options including sushi and bento boxes. It's a good place for families, with plenty of parking and many TVs to watch sports games.
  • food9
  • menu9
  • place for families8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Vishnu
Review date: 06/05/2025
9
Incredible Sushi Experience!
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive, especially regarding the food. I ate so much sushi I can’t move. I actually feel like if McDonald's ate CaseOh, and then I ate McDonald's. Holy shit. Everything was delicious, and the specialty rolls were stuffed. The service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. I had an even nicer server 😩.
  • sushi10
  • specialty rolls9
  • everything10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
sam G.
Review date: 06/04/2025
3
Disappointing Experience with Mediocre Food
My experience at this restaurant was really disappointing. We didn't try any sushi rolls, but opted for two of their special bowls, which came with miso soup, mixed tempura, and edamame. The soup was just okay, and the bowls were at best a 5 out of 10. We ended up leaving half of the tempura uneaten, as even the edamame weren't good. The service was also a challenge; the lady who served us was difficult to understand and provided little information about the food. With so many choices on the menu, I would advise them to offer fewer options but with better quality.
  • miso soup5
  • special bowls5
  • mixed tempura3
  • edamame3
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Jonathan E.
Review date: 05/18/2025
7
Mixed Experience: Good Hot Dishes, Poor Sushi
My experience at this restaurant was a mix of highs and lows. The hot dishes were absolutely delicious. However, the sushi was unfortunately not good. The rolls were overly focused on crab, and the rice was of poor quality, causing the rolls to fall apart. Service was excellent, rated a 5, and the atmosphere was pleasant, rated a 4. The food overall received a rating of 3.
  • hot dishes9
  • Service10
  • Atmosphere8
  • sushi2
  • rolls3
  • rice3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Andrew I.
Review date: 03/15/2025
10
Best Sushi in Carmel Valley
My experience at this restaurant has consistently been the best. I've tried other places, but I always find myself returning here for the most delicious sushi. The presentation is amazing, and the flavors are unmatched. I appreciate the excellent service and hard work!
  • sushi10
  • presentation9
  • flavors10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
kurk M.
Review date: 02/12/2025
9
Delicious and Unusual Japanese Food
My experience at Katana was fantastic! They serve some truly delicious and unusual Japanese food. The menu offers lots of options, ensuring there's something for everyone. I was also impressed with the generous portions, especially considering the reasonable cost.
  • Japanese food9
  • menu options8
  • portions9

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