Kat-Su Restaurant

"The chips were oily, floppy, and inedible, but the guac was good. Husband ordered cold sake and it came room temp. Margaritas were decent. Sushi and chicken katsu were both fine. Very strange atmosphere. They turned up the music very loud in the middle of our meal for seemingly no reason. Kind of has a dive bar feel. A little pricey for what you get."

"Friends in Branford told me I needed to try out Kat-Su, because they know I love sushi and I also love the whole “fusion” concept of dining and Kat-Su was doing sushi and Mexican. Which, to my mind, is GENIUS! I’m still willing to say that it is a genius commercial concept and, from my visit, seems to be working. I mean, not for me…wooooo, this spot is not my thing. People working here are REALLY nice. They’ve got a cool vibe and are doing a really good job. The spot itself? Not a good vibe. Maybe zero vibe. Seems to definitely be like zero effort to create a vibe. Since I dine alone 90+% of time, I am sensitive to the atmosphere/vibe in a restaurant. But I also happen to think vibe is an integral part of the dining out experience. It’s true, if you are part of a couple or a group you can kind of “overcome” lack of atmosphere. But when you’re dining alone? That’s the test…Kat-Su really failed the vibe test. However, they appeared to be doing a very good take out business. Which is cool. Take out is not my thing. I avoid it. LOL My friends who recommended Kat-Su got take out. So my expectations may have been just off base… I sat at the sushi bar. Which, let’s be honest, should not be an “odd” request at a sushi restaurant. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that they are not accustomed to people actually sitting at the sushi bar. Uh…yikes! The sushi chefs were great though! Fun, friendly, chatty, upbeat. The team working here is fun! There is a big and legit sounding Mexican menu. I started out with Super Nachos. I. Love. Nachos. I’m always going to give nachos a try if I see them. They suggested I add shrimp. Because they are GENIUSES! These were maybe the best restaurant nachos I’ve ever had! DELICIOUS. So. Good. Wow. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I’d get these like every day of the week. Which leads me to believe other things on the Mexican Menu are also good. But I wanted to order from the sushi menu next. There is sushi and then there is sushi and then there is sushi. What Kat-Su is doing well/best are the giant, deep friend, lots of sauces types of sushi rolls. I understand these are big sellers and people love them. They are not my thing. But I watched them make a bunch and they’re doing a VERY good job at them. This is not a spot to order Nigiri or basic/fresh rolls. Just skip that. I should have. I was being stubborn and not “reading the room.” The room was telling me: MEXICAN!! BIG, FRIED ROLLS!!! Also, get it to go and make your own vibe at home. I am going to recommend Kat-Su for Mexican and for big, speciality sushi rolls and take out. I mean creating a better vibe would be an easy fix (step one: PLAY SOME MUSIC!!!), but unless and until they figure that piece out I can’t really recommend dining in. Although service is good! Oh! And frozen alcoholic beverages. Those might actually be the reason to dine in. They are GOOD. And, you know, if you have a few YOU are the vibe! Nachos and frozen margaritas for everyone. And then share a ginormous, deep fried sushi roll."

"Went as a family of 3. Great options for a toddler. Sushi was delicious and drinks were perfect! We will definitely be back. I would highly recommend."

"Though what is seemingly an odd fusion of cuisines -Japanese/Sushi and Mexican, I’ve now enjoyed food from this little spot on the corner of Rt.80 and Rt. 139 in North Branford three times. I prefer the Mexican side of things and really like their Birria tacos. Made with tender, shredded beef short rib, cheese, cilantro and served with the absolute must have dipping au jus, the birria consommé. You get three generous tacos and their tortillas are delicious. I’ve also had the beef burrito which didn’t disappoint. On the Asian side, we’ve tried the chicken hibachi, and pork chunks so far and enjoyed both. Trying new places does require giving them a fair shot by going more than once and ordering different things. So far, this is a good close-by place to grab some good grub."

"This is a great restaurant. It has always been a location where quality Japanese and Korean food has been served. Highlighted by sushi which has always been top-notch. The change in ownership which resulted in the change of name from Wassabi to Kat-Su has clearly been accompanied by an increase inequality of every facet of the restaurant. While it continues to involve the same kitchen staff and sushi chef's which ensures the continuation of high-quality it now additionally involves a Mexican component to the menu. The quality of which competes with any Mexican restaurant in the extended area. Furthermore the remodeled nature of the restaurant presents a higher quality aspect to ones dining experience as well It represents a new high-quality offering to the market which stands on the shoulders and exceeds the quality of the previous restaurant at this location. I've been there several and I have never been disappointed. I will be going there in the future and have recommended it to my friends"