# Sushi Katsu-ya (Encino) > Small, crowded sushi restaurant with tight seating and a noisy, bustling atmosphere. Friendly, family-oriented vibe draws a steady crowd, especially during rush hours. Known for high-quality sushi served fresh in a casual setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Sushi-Katsu-ya-Encino - Address: 16542 Ventura Blvd #100, Encino, California, United States - Phone: +18187882396 - Website: http://www.katsu-yagroup.com/encino/ - Google rating: 4.5 (490 reviews) ## What it is good for - Sashimi — 10/10 - Date Spots — 10/10 - Food — 8.4/10 - Sushi — 8.3/10 - Japanese Food — 8/10 - Seafood — 7.5/10 - Salmon — 6.7/10 - Fish — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The Japanese food here is top quality sushi." - "The spicy tuna on crispy rice at these Date Spots is so creative and yummy." - "The soup here is amazing, and the staff is so friendly." ## Good to know - Reservations are recommended, especially during busy hours. - Parking is available on the street for free on weekends. - Expect a wait time of 30-45 minutes during peak hours. - Prices are reasonable for the quality of sushi offered. - The restaurant closes at 9:00 PM, not 9:30 PM as listed. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.