Katana Japanese (Teppanyaki & sushi) cuisine in South Holland

We thought we'd try this as we were up visiting for a few days. We were not to be disappointed. We booked a Teppanyaki table and we were very well entertained. Our chef was called Rupesh and his culinary and juggling skills would put Tom Cruise to shame (ala Cocktail movie). The food was great and tasty and Rupesh made sure we had a great experience. We will be back for sure!

The starter of the Japanese prawns was fine, but as it was deep fried from frozen it was probably fairly easy to prepare. The Squid was tough and the Green curry tasted processed, not freshly prepared. We were given some daft excuse that the wine list was being changed so only three white wines were available. It honestly depends on your expectations and most reviews on here speak highly. For us it was not authentic.

Absolutely brilliant, the woman that complained about discrimination is pulling the race card which is really low, the place was fantastic, brilliant service, funny and kind

Brilliant night we had for my Lads 16th birthday. Can't thank the people enough and the food was amazing, Rupesh was a star and kept us entertained and it was great to watch. My son was really really happy. Cheers all, made a special 16th for a brilliant chap.

Me and my friend went to this restaurant food was great but discrimination for black people was clear as day. I am black and my friend is white . They put us in a corner filled with only black people which was far away from the rest of the dining room. The place was predominantly white and you do not get to choose your seat when booking. They tried to serve me dry lamb but replaced it after I complained which was great but it felt as though it was done intentionally. Very ironic seeing most of the servers are not white.

Lovely birthday meal for husband tonight wonderful staff very professional and attentive.Excellent food superbly cooked totally recommend will absolutely be visiting again Well done team you made our night Thank You xxx

Vibrant food, fresh flavours and exceptional service. Acknowledgements to the waiter this evening for the extra speedy wine service and to Sam for his menu knowledge and going the extra mile. Made our night so enjoyable. Perfect 👌

This restaurant was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend getting to teppanyaki meal so that you can see the chefs cooking it right in front of you. Not only do they col but they also do tricks with their cooking equipment and play games with you. The food was delicious and even the starter was presented beautifully. The service was wonderful. The waiters were kind to all of the guests.

We visited for the first time on Saturday and will definitely be back. We were made to feel very welcome on arrival, and throughout our meal. We had cocktails and plenty of time to choose our food. The food itself was very tasty. The teppanyaki table was amazing! We chose set teppenyaki menus which included mixed starter, the meat or fish of our choice plus a choice of sauce (you can have a mix of sauces to create your own if you like) and a dessert. Sunni, our chef for the evening, was entertaining and clearly skilled at his job. Special mention though has to go to Sam who really showed how much difference good service makes to an evening. He was friendly, professional and kind. Sam - you are a credit to this restaurant and the way you approach your role is a standout example to others! We hope to visit again soon.

Having previously visited the more glam looking Katana in Peterborough we decided to give this one a try. Decor wise it’s not in the same league but it’s not pretending to be. I actually preferred it here. The friendly welcome, lovely service, atmosphere and food was top notch. I’d totally recommend this place, especially for a teppenyaki table and will definitely return.

Had the chefs table again. All food cooked right infront of you. Chef was really good and entertaining. Food was lovely yet again. Sauces were great. All had different stuff. Everyone was more than happy. Worth a trip to get a great experience.

Shall not waste much of my time on this Katana, Spalding review. Much the same as the previous review I had the chefs table booked for Sat 4/3 for a family birthday. It had been booked well in advance and I had previously spoken to Neil about it and had email confirmation of the booking. On Fri 3/3 I was contacted by Katana who advised they had me booked in for that night (Friday 3/3). I explained they had recorded it incorrectly and forwarded my email confirmation for the 4th. They advised the chefs table had now been booked on the Saturday by another party and no other tables were available for the time frame I had available. Not even a sorry. Disgraceful - and left us in a right mess.

I booked 3 weeks in advance for our family group to celebrate my son’s birthday. I asked for the special table at the front which is a chef’s table apparently. I called the day prior to ensure everything would be perfect and they seemed confused about our booking but said it would be ok. They then called me at 15 mins past our booking time still the same day prior to ask if we were still coming?! On the actual day of the booking we walked in only to be told we had a normal table and that there was a large group taking up the chef’s tables. We would not have come had we known this. The experience is vastly inferior on a regular table and this was a huge disappointment to our group and really put a downer on our special night. No apology was made and it was all glossed over and dismissed. There is a 10% service charge, yet the wrong noodles were brought, mistakes were made with drinks and we had to pour our own wine. Food was fine, but absolutely not worth the almost £50pp bill (considering half the table were kids and one was a baby). Chewy beef, basic stodgy rice, etc. Sashimi was reasonable. Noodles fair. We live in London and this was a hefty bill even by our standards. We would not return nor recommend, even at the chef’s table.

We have had takeaway sushi boxes from here several times and everytime it is absolutely delicious. This sort of cuisine is hard to come by locally, this is the best we have had. Great menu to choose from, highly recommend!

I’d been away for two years, not helped of course by the pandemic and also my moving country at the time, but coming back to katana after all this time and extremely pleasantly surprised by the fact the standards are higher than ever, I cannot possibly fault them whatsoever. It is with great delight that even with menu updates and price updates to cover the new cost of eating, that I have been blown away by such outstanding food and staff. After craving sushi for a while since my return home, the soft shell crab tempura and the sushi deluxe were the best I’d ever had, even better than I remember and katana will always have a soft spot in my heart for that. You cannot simply walk by this restaurant and not try it for yourself! The desserts menu had an update from when I was last here and my inner child screamed for the cookies and cream icecream and was very pleasantly surprised by the softness and the creaminess of the dessert akin to its name. I cannot fault the staffs service and always wonderful to see old faces continuing to thrive through it all and it is a pleasure to become a regular again!

One of our favourite places to eat out , food is absolutely excellent, cleanliness 5* and you could not ask for nicer and friendly staff , whether a group, couple or eating alone you arrive as a customer and leave as friends.Give it a try it’s a gem and one we want to keep.

Great Chef, Amazing food, friendly staffs. Would love to visit again and recommend everyone to visit.

Booked the Teppanyaki for Grandmas birthday, and it made the meal into an experience. Great food, and a great evening had by all.

Came here tonight for the first time with a girlfriend and enjoyed the sushi platter and teppanyaki. The Manager Sam was fantastic, talked us through the menu and explained what was what. He gave us a sample plate to taste the sauces for the teppanyaki...

We heard lot about this place and wanted to give it a go. To my suprise, it was very welcoming. The restaurant look beautiful. We were seated by the staff, we were given water for refreshment. As we order our starters, we ordered sushi platter,...

Dont forget to visit this place if u r at spalding and looking for authentic japanese cuisine . Already missing the food there😋

Everything was perfect with this place. Friendly service, cozy ambiance and the food was next level. Highly Recommended 😀

do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant for exceptionally great food and friendly staffs.

I was recommended by one of my colleagues. I went with 4 other friends. We ordered starters and drinks which were amazing then the fun begins the chef cooking infront of us. It was so much fun to watch and really good food as you...

The staff was friendly enough was welcomed and made at ease, I found the premises a bit dull and the toilets needed a bit of a professional clean. When it comes to the food I was disappointed I found that you pay to much for...

we were group of four we been here before and since my friend came from london we wanted to give him a treat we ordered some starters goyza spicy ika and some sushi it was very tasty our mains was duck stake and lamb it...

Not authentic Japanese food at all! Me an two of my Japanese friends traveled 20 miles from Peterborough to this shabby restaurant claiming they are offering true Japanese taste. Shocked by the poor quality of the food they offer and the way their staffs are...

Sadly, a real mess in terms of communication - I wasn’t told that you need at least 4 people in your party to be welcome at a live coking table when I called to book a table with my wife. Having traveled 25 miles to...

Attended and had a lovely meal with my friend for a long overdue catch up. The decoration has been updated and looks really fancy. One of the nicer places to go in Spalding. Lovely menu. Food is fantastic. The staff are really welcoming and friendly....

A fabulous experience from the moment we walked in. A friendly warm welcome and efficient staff. The only problem we had was what to choose from the menu. Our starter was lovely on the palate and to the eye. But the true star was the...

As a 4 we love Japanese food and when my wife found Katana in Spalding, we booked for her birthday. We went for the Tappenyaki and ordered the set meals 2 x Wagyu and 1 x Lobster with the team only too happy to help...

Disappointing meal tonight. This was a birthday treat for me, we decided on a takeaway due to covid. My husband ordered the steak with grilled rice, and teriyaki sauce. There were lumps of fat the size of the steak pieces. I had the prawns in...

It was my friend's birthday so we went to celebrate with Japanese meal. The staff were very welcoming and the chef who was cooking infront of us was really really funny. He has a gift with good sense of humour. The food was really good....

Had a absolutely great night out with my family. The staff was very polite and explained the ordering process for the teppanyaki and gave us sauces to try as we didn’t know what to have. My family had never had this kind of food, they...

we went with 5 mates we met after long time and choose the restaurant ,the deco was very inviting the staff was very welcome and the food were very good we sat at the chef table and the chef was very funny made our evening...

The food choice is healthy and is excellent, lovely friendly staff and helpful The only thing I would say is that the ambience needs improving, very school dinner set up, loved the water feature that is beautiful, the takeaway side needs to be separated as...

I am writing this review after a couple of days to think about it. The more I do think about it, the angrier it makes me. We booked a table at the hot plate for Saturday night for my wife’s birthday. 7 of us. The...

Second visit certainly didn't disappoint, visiting family were also overwhelmed by the excellent atmosphere and great choice of food that was served ,would highly recommend a visit. (Bald Rice)

Ohmygod. This place is utterly fabulous. I don’t even know where to start with telling y’all about how fabulous it is. The food? Amazing (the lobster in particular). The service? Amazing, you’re made to feel like the Queen of the World. The venue? Amazing. Such...

Service, Food, Facilities - Everything - Excellent Some constructive feedback - maybe have some hand towel tissues in facilities to dry your hands on, hand dryer a little slow.

What can I say…….. unbelievable!! We have lived in Spalding for a year now and can not believe we have never been here before now. Absolutely amazing from start to finish, the service, the incredible food and going above and beyond to make our evening...

Amazing service! Me and my friend went for a meal and it was the best meal ever and all staff was very friendly!! Definitely recommend 100%

The service was absolutely amazing, food was really really beautiful and Neil definitely the best!!!

Had to change booking from Thursday 7.30 to Sunday and was told only 8.00pm. We arrived to find two other eating who soon left and we were the only four left. Food excellant but felt they wanted us out quickly even offered our deserts to...

Wow, wow, wow. It was our first time here and only our second time experiencing Japanese cuisine. It was a treat for our daughters birthday and her choice of restaurant as she has visited Japan. We had an idea what we might like but as...

Fantastic evening! Waiter was brilliant, explained everything to us and off we went! Starters were unreal, Japanese dumplings are my new favourite thing! Neil then came out to cook our mains and worked his magic! The food was amazing! It tasted so fresh and was...

Went for a lovely meal out with my partner and her mother. Food absolutely excellent! Ate at the Teppanyaki table which is worth the entertainment and the humour. Our favourite place to eat in Spalding! Beef, Chicken and Duck! All cooked to perfection! Starters were...

Had another AMAZINGLY Good meal at this restaurant tonight. Food superbly cooked at the table by Neil. This restaurant is so friendly and accommodating. Specially prepared a small curry for our 4yr old Grandson. The waiting staff couldn't do enough for us. The young lady...

We had a lovely meal here on the first time of visiting, we had heard great reviews from friends about the place but just hadn't got round to visiting ourselves. The staff were great, very friendly, always had a smile and were very attentive. The...

Superb service and customer awareness. Staff was careful and helpful. Was was very good and served quickly. Staters, main, sushi and dessert all were class. Highly recommend.

Being in lockdown and family commitments I hadn’t been out for a meal with my husband in over 2 years!! From walking into the restaurant to leaving the Customer service level was outstanding! We was shown To our table by a lovely lady called Soraya...

We visited in July 2021 with friends. We had the Teppenyaki with sushi as a side. The food and service was excellent. I would highly recommend. We will definitely be going back in the near future.

We wanted to thank our children for their exceptional results at school this year with an experience to remember. Well Katana came through for us. It was a great experience with sublime food, our own chef and food cooked to our request. However we passed...

The food and service are both amazing! As a family, it was our first time trying Japanese food and it was fantastic!! They helped us navigate the menu and were so friendly. The children have already asked when can we go again. :) The tempura...

First time I have been here. Good service. We were made welcome and the show cooking and comedy from the chef was fab. Will definitely be returning.

Brilliant birthday meal for 8 Teppanyaki style. Pleasant staff and engaging chef cooking meal for us. Right level of interaction. Lovely food, starters amazing all round and the teppanyaki main course was well received by all (steak, salmon, duck and chicken meats). Would recommend for...

Everything was great, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. There was also a lot there for the money. Overall really satisfied with the food :)

Anniversary meal, Tempura prawn, chilli squid for starters and then followed by teppenyaki duck, and katsu fish. Then purely as an indulgence crispy prawn noodle. All was delicious, and very large juicy prawns. Well worth visiting.

Dropped in at 7.30pm on a Saturday night on the off chance that we could get a table for two. The staff were fantastic and rearranged a few things to fit us in (although I would recommend booking in advance!). The service was quick and...

Me & the other half attended last night for the 1st time. Weve been saying for years we'd go but just didn't get around to it. Sooooo, pleased we went. We had a teppanyaki meal each, prawns for me, rib eye for partner all was...

we ordered a takeaway meal ,it was a set meal the food was nice and warm we were called by the staff when our food were ready it was a nice gesture everything we order food we are really pleased I would highly recommend to...

Rang the restaurant twice and both times were rude saying I couldn't have a delivery at 9pm only 8pm, made me wait almost an hour when I got there at 8!! was meant to have 30 pieces of sushi only got 22, really rude staff over the phone, bones in the fish and deep-fried shell! No meat!! Then at 8;30 had a phone call to say they ran out of salmon!!!

Just had a a great experience with a katana delivery. Freshly prepared and delivered very quickly. The food was superb. Obviously we'd like to be at the restaurant, but this really is the next best alternative. Excellent!

We booked in advance to ensure we could avail ourselves of a Teppenyaki Table (min. four people) and we loved it. A really warm and friendly greeting and a strong emphasis on managing COVID risks, helped us relax and focus on the dining experience. Chef also helped us understand our options, either Set-Menu or individual starters then a Teppenyaki selection. So we ordered a few starters and shared them between ourselves, before Chef then returned to prepare Teppenyahi Steak; Duck; Chicken & Seabass right in front of us, each with an individual Sauce/Flavour and all accompanied by wonderful Egg-Fried Rice. Brilliant. After the Food we moved to a separate, ordinary table for our Desserts and Coffee in order to free-up the Teppenyaki Table for others.

Wonderful night, tappanyaki table was amazing, service absolute perfect from Neil and the rest of the staff💗 food completely up to standard.. delicious! 🐱 thank you to all staff, we had the best night in ages x

Staff were great, friendly, helpful and not too much. Food is fantastic and I’m looking forward to going back despite living an hour away

Excellent food Cooked right in front of us. It was delish. Good choice, great flavours and very welcoming I will be back Definitely recommend

Visited for my boyfriend’s birthday and the food was absolutely incredible. Despite not being sat at a teppanyaki table (4+ people) we were able to watch the chefs for another table - amazing and exciting to watch!

Could not do enough for us, very welcoming, lovely cocktails and the staff honestly were so attentive despite being fully booked out and busy. I had the dumplings starter and some salmon sushi absolutely love the dumplings. Will be back.

First time visiting this restaurant and it will definitely not be my last even though it is 30 min drive for us the whole experience from start to finish is 5* we was greeted at the door on arrival by manager shown to our table , drinks followed as soon as we was settled and comfy , we was not rushed to order any questions about food was very helpful , the food was amazing full of flavour , sending your tastebuds dancing , the atmosphere in the restaurant is very charming relaxed, the chef table watching them cook and serve food was amazing , the staff are so warm and welcoming decor is beautiful definitely worth a visit for anyone thank you katana fir a most enjoyable evening

Such a amazing restaurant, it was my second visit to this restaurant. Had a lovely time with my friends. Customer service, food and the atmosphere over there was really good. Planning to revisit again. You Most try lobster meal if you are visiting.

Very good food Prawn with garlic cream sauce and Steak with Tokyo sauce was awesome Live Japanese cuisine was unique

I and my friend were excited to try Katana's Japanese food. I ordered vegetable gyōzas to start and my friend ordered fried salmon balls. My gyōzas, which were tasty, were only steamed and when I asked the waiter why was this, he said I should have said that I wanted them steamed AND fried... My friend's salmon balls, which tasted nice, were fried too quickly because the middle was cold...For mains, my choice was stir-fried soba noodles and my friend's was a vegetable katsu curry. What arrived for me was spaghetti in some sort of sauce. My friend's curry was not curry at all and the 'vegetables' were potatoes and soy pieces in a bland indescribably flavoured sauce.We also ordered a portion each of an eight-piece avocado, cucumber and mango sushi (maki). Only one portion arrived and two pieces were missing. When this was pointed out to the waiter, he seemed annoyed with us and went off for a while and returned with another, this time, eight-piece portion of maki (still no mango), announcing that the "kitchen had 'given' us another portion. This maki was made of flavourless rice and was very cold, as if it was served from the 'fridge. Because of the quality of the food and the waiter's attitude we decided to leave as soon as possible, without ordering puddings. The waitress came over and, as we were paying by card and cash, she took the card payment, which included an almost 10% tip. The cash was left on the table, again with an almost 10% tip. Our evening ended with us, as we exited the restaurant and were walking off, being chased by the waiter yelling: "for the rest of the bill!" I said, none too pleased, that my friend had paid by card. All in all, an experience never to be repeated...

Kata Japanese restaurant is my beast restaurant I been here so many times food and service always excellent one of the best restaurant in Spalding I will highly recommend this restaurant my friend and family.

Myself and my hubby visited here and we were not disappointed! the food was excellent and Mani our waiter was lovely and very attentive, we would definitely recommend to anyone 🙌

Can’t fault the quality of the food. We had the vegetable spring rolls to start. Hot, freshly cooked and very tasty. Then I had prawns in creamy garlic sauce, with grilled rice, and came with sliced peppers and bean sprouts, stir fried. My hubby had steak in teriyaki sauce and the same ‘sides’ as me. It was fab. We both said we would order the same meal again on a return visit.I had a plum wine spritzer, which was lovely too.We were too full to have a dessert though.I have dropped a rating to 4 because, unfortunately the restaurant lacks atmosphere. It’s a converted fire station, but some imagination is required to sort that out.

Fantastic food served by a top team headed by Neil who always gives an excellent and fun experience. We have used this restaurant numerous times and continue to go back as we always have a great time. The staff are all excellent and join in to help create a memorable experience. Never disappointed.

From beginning to end Katana is always a brilliant experience. Having been 3 times on the Teppanyaki table, Neil the chef always goes the extra mile to make the food and service memorable. All the other staff are also great and service is fast and friendly. Will be back again!

from beginning to end a great experience, the interaction from the chef (Neil) with our group was perfection,everytime we go it is like he is part of the team, always going the extra mile....

I visit Katana as regular as I can and I have never been disappointed, Neil the owner and chef is absolutely amazing, has accommodated last min requests for groups of family and work colleagues more times than I can remember. Food is some of the best ive ever eaten, the wagyu beef is to die for !!!! By far and away the best resturant in the local area. Should be number 1 on here for sure.

This was my first time @ Katana. I couldn't ask for a better night, the staff were fantastic and so helpful. The food was amazing and the chef that cooked our food in front of us was fantastic, hat off to him. We will be back again .

My favourite restaurant in Spalding for both service and food quality! Staff are very attentive and friendly. The food is high quality and gives a true, authentic Tepannyaki experience!

Our main server was Neil and he was absolutely delightful! Although still all of the staff are also very accommodating and happy to help.Food was incredible, unfortunately there was no thai green cheesecake which is absolutely to die for.However the food was perfection as always and teamed with Neil's good sense of humor and good service is was a fantastic night.

Neil was our Teppanyaki and he really impressed us, a great show and incredibly tasty food. Great place coming again soon!

We sat at the teppanyaki table. Our chefs name was Neil and he was absolutely phenomenal. His skill cooking the food was mesmerising. Couldn’t recommend this restaurant enough, an absolute must!

Enjoyed very much. Great experience. Neil our chef cooked at our table. He was not only very clever, funny, entertainingly professional but delivered fabulous tasty food. Would definitely go again. Possible my new favourite restaurant. Was worth the money. Give it a go.

This is my fourth visit with family. We all love their food and children do too. Despite being very busy, the staff were treating us well as how we wanted to be. I had my California roll, Prawn Tempura for starter followed by delicious meal and desert. And next time I will be trying their gorgeous looking lobster. Can’t wait to visit again.

What a awesome experience I had in Katana Spalding. Deluxe meals was just a amazing experience to share with friends, very friendly and prompt service too. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Arigato Had a very delightful meal wonderful hosts good company excellent but excellent food Cannot recommend the food and this restaurant for his hosting enough

when for eat out help out scheme the place was was busy but the service and the food was excellent the staff were were good and the chef cook delicious lobster will high recommended will be visiting soon

Was expecting great things having read the reviews. However we found the food a bit bland and the beef a little tough considering it was ribeye. The chef's special dessert was just a bit ice cream and banana fritter, not special at all.

We visited Katana last week after hearing good things about the food and booked a teppanyaki table. Our chef, Anil, was fabulous and made the food just how we wanted it. We had a mixture of Fish & meat and would highly recommend Katana, especially to people who live in Peterborough as it is worth the journey to Spalding. Look forward to visiting the restaurant again soon! Anil provided us with hand sanitising gel both on arrival and when leaving, and all tables were following distancing guidelines.

Fabulous meal had here last week, lovely welcoming service and great food. Already looking forward to returning!

We had heard good things about Katana so went last night for dinner. (Sanitiser available and Covid 19 procedures in place.)The service was tip top and the food was fresh, full of flavour and entertaining as we sat at a teppanyaki table. The sushi was excellent. Great place for seafood and Japanese food. We will certainly be visiting again soon! Try the Sake Bombs

Went for my daughter's birthday, a few days after restrictions had been lifted to enable restaurants and bars to open. Felt very comfortable re hygiene etc. Asked to sanitise hands on arrival. The food was delicious, the welcome warm. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely sushi platter yesterday evening, excellent value and fabulous quality. We have been missing our sushi fix.

Got an invite form my mate as it was his good lady Birthday celebration, he told me he had been there before and gave me a rave review. So we sat there with 6 of us round the cooking area, Neil was out resident chef and from the start the whole experience was brilliant, Food was superb and very well presented along with the banter form out chef. Woulsd I return, you bet and would have been back again except for the fact that it was temp cloded due to the Corvid Crises.. Hope they can sort this and I can return for seconds...

What a fantastic evening! The food was amazing the ambiance was suburb! And most of all the service was first class!! I would like to point out that Neil our chef for the evening was incrediable! he looked after us and was so attentive to us! he is a credit to the Restaurant in Spalding! Our sincere thanks to you Neil and his staff for making our evening so enjoyable and memorable for my son's Birthday.

Came in with a few friends to celebrate her birthday on the tepenyaki table. Asoon as we walked in we were greeted and seated by lovely staff. Given traditional, complimentary soups as a welcome. The manager and chef came to greet with us and welcomed us again. The food was amazing I must say, we all enjoyed .thank you Neil for making a wonderful meal will highly recommend

Staff were friendly and engaging when prepping our food and our food was 10/10 no complaints will be back!!!