at Kato
"The tasting menu at Kato blends Taiwanese memory with California land — Jon Yao's cuisine draws from his grandmother's kitchen and the farmers market at the same time. The dishes are small, precise, and often unclassifiable. This is a menu that is working in a space that other kitchens have not claimed."
— Expert, 95/100 credibilityExpert Reviews
"The tasting menu at Kato blends Taiwanese memory with California land — Jon Yao's cuisine draws from his grandmother's kitchen and the farmers market at the same time. The dishes are small, precise, and often unclassifiable. This is a menu that is working in a space that other kitchens have not claimed."
"The tasting menu format allows the kitchen to present its range — Taiwanese night market dishes alongside California produce, processed through a technique lens. The progression is calibrated so the flavors build and contrast. The dishes are served in an order that is intentional. This is fine dining that is not pretending to be something else."