In some parts of the world, chili oil IS the dessert topping. ;-D
2 Likes
I assume this was for 2, based on @NYCtoLA’s post?
No, this was for one. Note the one half of an egg in the lu rou fan as opposed to the two halves @NYCtoLA got 
2 Likes
Aw man, I expected your background TV viewing selection to be a re-run episode “Green Hornet” for this meal…
Was Sergio in da house when you picked up the food?
2 Likes
That actually seems like a pretty decent amount of food. And this place is literally a 3-min drive way, so perhaps when I’m feel like something special for dinner in the near future… 
2 Likes
Ha, I was thinking the pink panther
Yep saw sergio
3 Likes
#TheGoldenAgeOfChirashi
4 Likes
That’s a beaut - where is that one from?
kato, starts tonight.
2 Likes
Figures.
Their food (for me) has always been more 'gramable than edible.
1 Like
Still waiting for them to open a fried chicken joint. That was 2nd only to HR in my book
1 Like
$125
kato box - santa barbra spot prawn, uni, shima aji, baby abalone, tuna, trout roe
uni got your tongue?
uni for scale
21 Likes
Thanks for the pics @PorkyBelly. Looks beautiful; how was it compared to all the other wonderful versions around the city these days? Thanks.
1 Like
The toppings were excellent, I thought the rice was a bit firm.
1 Like
albacore tataki, ginger and meyer lemon ponzu, spicy daikon oroshi
kanpachi, sesame and shallot dressing
braised and fried octopus glazed in black vinegar
This sucker was delicious
blistered shishito, doubanjiang emulsion
torn tuna with takuan, tokyo negi and shiso over akazu seasoned rice
9 Likes
Hi @PorkyBelly,
Nice report. Looks delicious. 
Did you feel this Kato takeout / tasting menu was sufficient food, or did you have to have a 2nd dinner like previous visits? Thanks.