Roll Up: Katsuya

Sushi, Korean style. We thought is was werid too, until we tried it

By Justin Jimenez

Metromix
April 1, 2008

Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Roll Up: Katsuya
Photos:
Hot Night Roll Mom and Daughter Roll Creamy Jalapeño Roll Seared Tuna with Japanese Salsa
It's not Korean sushi, just sushi by Koreans. Further confusing our fresh fish radar, Katsuya is in Aurora. But trust us, it is as good as they come. Never mind that the cross cultural Asian ties allow for both sake and soju, Sapporo and Hite, more noticeably (and soberly) it allows for its namesake Master Young (his Japanese name is Katsu) to step far outside the bounds of traditional rolls and nigiri. Recently opened this past November, Katsuya is a gem of a sushi bar regardless of whether it is in the burbs or not. Even while located in a Korean strip mall, the inside dècor (as well as the equipment) has all been shipped here from Los Angeles giving it a Little Tokyo-like feel. There are always American classics playing, from Sinatra to early jazz, injecting even more of the modern fusion vibe.

Taking a look at six of the signature rolls (not all are on the menu, but always available by special request,) we quickly discovered how good sushi by Koreans is.

First up: Hot Night Roll

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