(FOX 5/KUSI) — After facing several setbacks and delays, the Japanese restaurant Katsuya Ko is finally expected to announce its grand opening and open its doors to customers in San Diego in the coming days.
Located in the Westfield UTC mall in University City, Katsuya Ko held a soft opening event earlier this month. The restaurant teased its official opening announcement on social media last week, but did not specify a date.
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Katsuya Ko is a new dining concept introduced by the people behind the Katsuya restaurant chain by SBE.
While the original Katsuya locations offer unique Japanese cuisine and cocktails in upscale settings, Katsuya Ko aims to offer people a more casual experience with comforting dishes meant for a wider variety of diners including families, students and shoppers.
The 3,000-square-foot restaurant is expected to accommodate about 112 people with a mix of indoor and outdoor seating.
Although its official menu has yet to be announced, it promises robata (Japanese-style grilled skewers) plus signature sushi and sashimi rolls…