Chef, Owner
Jon Yao

Los Angeles

About Jon Yao

Jonathan is a Taiwanese American who was born in LA. He operates a restaurant called Kato in West Los Angeles. They serve a rotating tasting menu focused mainly on seafood and the flavors of Taiwan and Japan.

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My Venues

Kato
11925 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

Accolades

Best New Chef
Food & Wine Magazine
Rising Star Nominee
James Beard Foundation

At My Venues

Wagyu, Leeks

Kato

$$, Japanese, Asian, Taiwanese, Sawtelle

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