Service was great. Food was great. Very nice ambience. Has a great deal during the week, BOGO 50%…read more Will come back again.

The service was really good, good food, good portions. overall great experience. Would recommend to…read moreany families

I came stoned, prepared, & hungry. Katsumura straight-up delivered…read more I got the Gyoza appetizer & then for my entree I ordered the Pork Katsu & Udon. Fuuuucking straight fire!! I also ordered two drinks that knocked me on my fu*king ass. The 1st one was stiff as fu*k!! I also appreciate modifying my reservation for 1 person and also hooking up the 2 different katsu gravies. Bomb!! All in all a straight 10 outta 10. I will definitely be coming back!!

The food was pretty good! Got the soba, chicken katsu, and the cheese katsu. I was expecting the…read morecheese katsu to have some more meat in it, but it was a pretty thin layer, so a bit too cheesy for me, but the food in general was enjoyable. The service was quick and friendly too. There are a lot of tables available and is decorated nicely. It's located in a plaza with a good amount of parking, but it does get busy on weekends.

This is my go-to place, and this is my first time reviewing it. Obviously, I like their food,…read moreatmosphere, and service. Especially last Saturday, our server Mia provided excellent service. I hope she works there for a long time!

I had a amazing meal last weekend. The server Mia was attentive and helpful. She recommended giant…read moresalmon roll which was perfect and delicious. The atmosphere was great. I definitely let others know and want to visit again.

Came back again today, and everything was just as good as I remembered. The service was great and…read morethe food was consistently delicious. The Oh My God Roll was beautifully presented, very eye-catching, and tasted just as amazing as it looked. Definitely one of the highlights. The Jalapeño Bomb Roll was also a standout. The spicy kick from the jalapeño paired really well with the sauce, making it incredibly flavorful and satisfying. We also tried the yuzu cocktail and the Sea Breeze, and both were refreshing and well-balanced. Perfect drinks to go with sushi. The sushi itself was fresh and flavorful, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients. Always a satisfying experience here.

Great spot in Downey! It's located in a plaza so there's plenty of parking, which is super…read moreconvenient. The restaurant has nice Japanese-inspired decor and a welcoming vibe. I got the premium sushi box, udon, and a crunchy roll. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The staff was also outstanding and very attentive. Definitely coming back!

*** 2025 review #32 ***…read more Super Hot day in Downey Joy greeted us. Asked if okay to sit outside table? Joy kindly invited us to wait inside in nice cool AC dining area!

The shrimp here is not cleaned. If they thought by hiding the filth in batter was acceptable then…read morethis concerns me about their service and food etiquette

The food was sooooo good and it was ready really quickly. It's definitely a spot to try if you like…read moreJapanese food.

I love this place. Been coming here since they were maki…read moreyaki a couple of doors down. Everything is delicious! I'm currently obsessing over their mango avocado mango salad.

Charming little sushi restaurant. I've been here several times, and I can say they don't…read moredisappoint. A diverse variety of sushi, sesame chicken, baked mussels, spicy garlic edamame -- my son loves the 'Baby Rockstar' roll -- everything has been good. Parking was a bit tight but still enough and plenty. Located in a plaza.

I've been going to Japanese Castle Sushi for a while now, and it's easily one of my go-to spots…read morewhen I'm craving Japanese food. I always order the chicken yakitori--it's consistently on point every time. The chicken is juicy, well-seasoned, and has that perfect grilled flavor. One thing I like is that I switch up my sushi rolls every visit, and I've honestly never been disappointed. Everything always tastes fresh and well put together. That said, a couple rolls I keep coming back to are the Samurai Roll and the Blue Crab Salmon Roll--both are packed with flavor and definitely stand out on the menu. And I have to mention the miso soup... hands down the best I've had. It's simple, but done right with great flavor. Overall, this place is consistent, fresh, and reliable. If you like trying different sushi rolls or already have your favorites, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

My husband and I visited a couple of weeks ago to celebrate our anniversary, and we were not…read moredisappointed. Making a reservation through OpenTable was quick and easy, which set the tone for a smooth evening from the start. When we arrived, we were welcomed by warm, moody lighting and a friendly host who seated us right away. Our server, Rashad, introduced himself and helped us choose drinks based on our preferences, which we really appreciated. We started with the carpaccio platter and the black crispy rice--both were excellent and definitely worth ordering. We also shared three signature rolls, and every one of them was delicious. Throughout the evening, Rashad was attentive and personable, making thoughtful recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed. The entire staff contributed to the experience--everyone who delivered our dishes was friendly, and a special shoutout to the busser who promptly cleared empty plates so our table never felt crowded. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience. You can truly tell the staff works as a team to create a memorable experience for their guests. I highly recommend it for a special dinner date with friends or your significant other.

We had a reservation for Friday at 8:30 and were disappointed when we showed up on time and they…read moretold us it would be a 30-45 min wait. We pushed back a bit and they sat us within 20 minutes or so. This isn't a cheap meal, but it is like an elevated sushi experience. The food was really good! We tried the crispy Brussels sprouts(5/5), spicy garlic edamame(SPICY but 5/5) , Denver carpaccio with hot stone(5/5), sashimi pizza(3.5/5), Kyoto dragon roll(4/5), seafood pasta(5/5), tuna crispy rice (5/5), and the rock and roll roll (5/5). The veggies were like the best I've ever had. The Denver carpaccio was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Kyoto dragon roll was good but wish it had more eel/more filling. The rock and roll roll was really tasty. Sushi pizza was interesting but not bad. The mixed berry ice cream they gave for free for my friends birthday was really good too. The drinks were good but strong. There was quite a wait in between our first course of veggies and the rest of our food, but it was worth the wait. The food was really good overall! The staff were friendly and the restaurant is beautiful. I would come back but probably at a less busy time.

Everything is great quality. Food comes out pretty quick. And the fish to rice ratio is beautiful…read more Decent size fish on top and little bit of rice on bottom but enough to balance the sushi. It is pretty dim inside and the noise level to me is average. I mean it's a big restaurant and it's always packed so don't expect the noise level to be quiet. Our waitress seems so busy waiting multiple tables but still took care of us. Seems like all the waitresses work as a team because every waiter helped us no matter what so we didn't have to wait on ours. If you have any restrictions the menu is very descriptive and has pictures for almost all items. But to be safe then sorry always ask before you order. Me and my dad live in la and every time we're in the area we try to to.

The food is so good. The sushi less rice that good. The service is also good. The ambiance is nice.read more

We came for an early dinner and I got the squid ink tomato sauce pasta…read more It was a cozy little spot with good service and the meal came with salad and a roll. Salad was refreshing, roll was nice and warm, and pasta was bomb. Would definitely come back.

Really cute and neat Japanese flavored Italian restaurant - small place with really dimmed light…read moreduring the night. Inside looks like maximum occupancy about 20. And service was really fast , order taken and food served within 5 minutes. The restaurant provided its in house bread, fresh and yummy. Tried both red and Japanese style white sauce, personally really liked the white Japanese style sauce. The red sauce lacks flavor and blandly tomato, also the spinach inside didn't seem to mix well with the sauce. The price is reasonable and overall 4 stars. Recommended for friends and family , also family with carb / pasta cravings.