Katana Kitten

"They have fire fries apparently "

@maxlovestoeat

"When you visit a bar named after a Samurai sword and a cat, you know you’re not in for a routine drinking experience. Katana Kitten is the digs of bartending’s greatest smile, the Japanese New Yorker Masahiro Urushido, who, off the back of pedigreed postings at some of the Big Apple’s best bars, created a very particular, personal venue with the backing of James Tune and Greg Boehm. In essence, this Greenwich Village bar is a hybrid concept – half American dive, half Japanese highball bar, with the sort of quality-focused offering yet everyman vibes that magnetise off-shift bartenders. Long whisky drinks are the popular choice here (try the Toki Highball), or for simpler pleasures, you’ll find a list of paired beers and whiskies (see Boilermakers). But new on the menu are Urushido’s Japanese seasonal takes on the Old Fashioned – this winter it’s Momiji, taking in shochu, houjicha, maple sugar, spice and a touch of dark rum. An American structure but with Japanese components – that’s Katana Kitten."

@berardinocococcia

"One of the few bars around with decent Japanese Whiskey. Good place. Would totally head back sometime. "

@brkcs

"Great vibes, very solid cocktails "

@mplcnd6

"Fun bar. Good cocktails. Owned and operated by the great Masa"

@miguel.f.lancha

"Cool spot good music and vibe "

@kristied

"Very cool place for drinks - gin tonics are a must there"

@accrocs_

"Paloma was delicious! Voted one of the World’s top 50 bars in the world in 2019. It is VERY loud, so just go knowing that."

@tmckinney

"Recommandé par la nana d'Abstract."

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"12 eme meilleur bar à cocktails d’Amérique "

@valentin.costes

"Unique and awesome drinks!!"

@tk1906

"Longue attente Cocktails étonnants mais bons"

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"Not quite salmon guru in Madrid. Cool music, cool fit out, good cocktails, nice neighbourhood. "

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"North America's top 50 bars 2024"

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"Top 50 bar in the world. Cocktails are solid but many aren't my speed. Amaretto sour was good. Nice japanese divey aesthetic"

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"downstairs & upstairs are super different vibe Go back and check out upstairs Good Cocktails"

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"8.3/10 - went with Gabe. Cool vibe, almost slightly cocktail & divey over multiple floors. The food was good also had portobello sandwich & calamari "

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"One of the top rated bars in the US and for good reason. Cocktail was incredible but pricey. Long wait on the weekends"

@xmandell

"Panda fizz was a good drink. Katsu sando was ok"

@coralchan

"A Milano puoi uno dei 50 best bars del mondo"

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"Vogue : Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Known for the amaretto sour "

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"27eme meilleur bar au monde"

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"Had the Paloma and the panda fizz. Panda Fizz 3.5/5 - not strong Paloma 3/5 - not strong "

@kaituwood

"Very good cocktails, with few little dishes of food to share. Cool atmosphere, but can get way too loud. Better the bar upstairs, than the space downstairs. Drinks: Hinoki Martini; Shiso Gin & Tonic Food: Deviled Eggs; Popcorn Chicken; Mortadella Katsu Sandi. Drinks place with very good food - Pete Wells on NY Times. North America’s 2024 50 Best Bars #12 "

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"N°9 World 50 Best Bar 2023"

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"One of the best bars in the world"

@ercat1995

"Cocktail bar stile cinese/giapponese con bevute molto particolari. Locale carino cocktail 18-22$."

@giulispi

"top rated bar in the world"

@zazasheep

"One of the best bars in the US. El Camino is one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had."

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"In the top 10 bars in the USA"

@simplyinskincare3

"Different than expected but good vibe, warm. "

@froppy

"been with austin and folks"

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"Japanese-American izakaya with creative cocktails"

@m_hsiehhsieh

"Le Katana Kitten (sabre de samouraï en japonnais) est situé dans le quartier de West Village à New York. C’est un bar à cocktails sur deux étages avec une ambiance à la fois rétro et festive de super-héros japonais des années 80. Cet établissement très tendance a remporté le Spirited Award (l’un des prix les plus importants de l’industrie de la restauration aux États-Unis) moins d’une année après son inauguration."

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"3o en la lista de los 50 best bars of North America "

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"Bar & restaurant street food Japonais"

@lanaseoud

"Masahiro Urushido, le "directeur des délices" de Katana Kitten, est une icône. Pourtant, ses nombreux prix – dont celui des 50 meilleurs bars d'Amérique du Nord Altos Bartenders' Bartender 2022 – n'ont pas changé son dévouement à l'hospitalité. Les clients sont chaleureusement accueillis lorsqu'ils descendent des rues de New York dans son bar japonais souterrain. À l'intérieur, les invités sont instantanément plongés dans une fête authentiquement années 80. Puisant dans les influences asiatiques, des highballs comme le Slowpitch Paloma (tequila, Pocari Sweat, piment thaï, zeste de citron vert) sont en tête d'affiche de la carte. Co-vedette, des riffs japonais sur des classiques tels que la signature Hinoki Martini (vodka, gin, sherry fino, junmai daiginjo et essence d'arbre hinoki). Le côté culinaire adhère également aux racines izakaya. L'humble sandwich au poulet est évoqué dans un spectaculaire Sando au poulet croustillant Fujimi (marinade soja-ail et saké, oignons verts, concombre aigre, mayo épicée et pain au lait). Des bouchées légères telles que Giant Head On Blue Prawn (marinade crevettes-pâte de soja, daikon mariné, sésame) valent à elles seules le déplacement."

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"Top 50 Best Bars in the World"

@katiek1000

"Sitting only Good for bites and drinks w small group or two "

@karinakmann

"https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/the-list/employees-only.html"

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"Japanese inspired sit down cocktail bar "

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"Ranked #9 best bar in the world. Put name in and prepare to wait 2 hours. "

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"Food hit or miss but great cocktails "

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"Drinks! 9 best bar in America super fancy drinks but lowkey vibes"

@sophielewis763

"Top 9 bars dans le monde entier "

@victoire.lebihan3

"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Neat space. Two stories - bit loud downstairs fyi, but def a vibe. Feels like a proper Japanese bar (I’d assume.) Inside hook reco for incredible cocktails with Japanese vibes. Has been on Worlds 50 Best Bars list since it opened. Also Julie Reiner’s reco for “Best Bars in NYC” (inside hook). AND has been featured in NYTimes as a great bar for food…especially when drunk :)"

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"Went with ginger ran into daphne and will; drinks were decent but I think I ordered wrong lol - high ball was decent, Paloma was good and the amaretto was okay "

@annikaemrogers

"Rated #9 best bars in the world!! $18 cocktails $10 sake, $10-20 food but basic food options"

@adonnelly711

"Hudson street has cool bars "

@joesimpson

"#9 on the Condé Nast World’s Best Bars 2022"

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"10th best bar in the world"

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"8/10 - Japanese izakaya inspired cocktail bar in red lights. Korean snack food. "

@ohmyeve

"Wings were great! Music a bit loud and lovely cocktails. "

@peterjalbert22

" When you visit a bar named after a Samurai sword and a cat, you know you’re not in for a routine drinking experience. Katana Kitten is the digs of bartending’s greatest smile, the Japanese New Yorker Masahiro Urushido, who, off the back of pedigreed postings at some of the Big Apple’s best bars, created a very particular, personal venue with the backing of James Tune and Greg Boehm. In essence, this Greenwich Village bar is a hybrid concept – half American dive, half Japanese highball bar, with the sort of quality-focused offering yet everyman vibes that magnetise off-shift bartenders. Long whisky drinks are the popular choice here (try the Toki Highball), or for simpler pleasures, you’ll find a list of paired beers and whiskies (see Boilermakers). But new on the menu are Urushido’s Japanese seasonal takes on the Old Fashioned – this winter it’s Momiji, taking in shochu, houjicha, maple sugar, spice and a touch of dark rum. An American structure but with Japanese components – that’s Katana Kitten."

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"Top 10 best bars in the world"

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"Great cocktails, fun vibe. "Light and savory" cocktail was a winner"

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"Ranked #10 in the world’s 50 best "

@benvalli

"great drink good atmosphere food meh - it's better to just order drinks"

@chiara.n.benzi

"Katana Kitten is the perfect blend of hip New York City neighborhood bar and Japanese isakaya. Helmed by industry veterans Masahiro Urushido (formerly of Saxon + Parole), Greg Boehm (founder of Cocktail Kingdom, co-owner of Mace) and James Tune (Boilermaker co-owner), the West Village bar has quickly become known for highballs that seamlessly combine American and Japanese ingredients. The bar, incidentally, is named after the famed samurai sword which represents an almost spiritual devotion to craftsmanship. This bar aims to break away from the expected seriousness of Japanese restaurants – instead, 1970’s Japanese jazz fills a space adorned with found vintage artifacts and Japanese posters of classic American cinema."

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"Voted in top 50 best bars. Katana is a samurai sword! "

@shayehen

"Reviews say decent food but great cocktails. Gets loud and bar-y on weekend nights, but not oppressive. Menu didn’t blow me away but drinks were balanced. Not worth a trip but crowd-pleaser if nearby."

@jbriel

"When you visit a bar named after a Samurai sword and a cat, you know you’re not in for a routine drinking experience. Katana Kitten is the digs of bartending’s greatest smile, the Japanese New Yorker Masahiro Urushido, who, off the back of pedigreed postings at some of the Big Apple’s best bars, created a very particular, personal venue with the backing of James Tune and Greg Boehm. In essence, this Greenwich Village bar is a hybrid concept – half American dive, half Japanese highball bar, with the sort of quality-focused offering yet everyman vibes that magnetise off-shift bartenders. Long whisky drinks are the popular choice here (try the Toki Highball), or for simpler pleasures, you’ll find a list of paired beers and whiskies (see Boilermakers). But new on the menu are Urushido’s Japanese seasonal takes on the Old Fashioned – this winter it’s Momiji, taking in shochu, houjicha, maple sugar, spice and a touch of dark rum. An American structure but with Japanese components – that’s Katana Kitten."

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"Katana Kitten. Reco Martine Pompette. "

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"03/23: Super cool vibe. Went before a village vanguard show. Drinks very tasty, and got a shot from a mom because I let her borrow my phone charger"

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"#4 https://www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News/north-americas-50-best-bars-2022-list-in-pictures.html"

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"mercredi 16:00–02:00 jeudi 16:00–02:00 vendredi 16:00–02:00 samedi 14:00–02:00 dimanche 14:00–00:00 lundi 16:00–02:00 mardi 16:00–02:00"

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"2025 50Best Bar NA #42 2024 50Best Bar #80 (NA #12) 2023 50Best Bar #27 (#3 NA) #9 2022 50Best Bars (#4 NA) #10 2021 50Best Bars #16 2020 Top50 Best Bars #14 2019 Top50 Best Bars"

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"bar in the west village. Great intimate date spot. Curated cocktails with ehh amount of alcohol in them. Very good gin martini. Voted one of the best bars in the world. "

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"Number 10 best bar in the world "

@mackenzie112195

"3/5 drinks 4/5 food cool fun vibe "

@foodman

"Dabiz Muñoz World’s 50 #9"

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"Demander l’Umami experience qui n’est pas sur le carte et… surprise :)"

@alicelombard

"Japanese spot $20 drinks $20 appetizers"

@milliondollamike

"Top 10 meilleur bar à cocktails monde 2021"

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"Refreshing drinks, very dimly lit upstairs, bright LOUD downstairs, hard to hear people"

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"Much more divey than expected. Drinks were good but nothing crazy. "

@bmd123

"bar a cocktail genial +++++ "

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"When you visit a bar named after a Samurai sword and a cat, you know you’re not in for a routine drinking experience. Katana Kitten is the digs of bartending’s greatest smile, the Japanese New Yorker Masahiro Urushido, who, off the back of pedigreed postings at some of the Big Apple’s best bars, created a very particular, personal venue with the backing of James Tune and Greg Boehm. In essence, this Greenwich Village bar is a hybrid concept – half American dive, half Japanese highball bar, with the sort of quality-focused offering yet everyman vibes that magnetise off-shift bartenders. Long whisky drinks are the popular choice here (try the Toki Highball), or for simpler pleasures, you’ll find a list of paired beers and whiskies (see Boilermakers). But new on the menu are Urushido’s Japanese seasonal takes on the Old Fashioned – this winter it’s Momiji, taking in shochu, houjicha, maple sugar, spice and a touch of dark rum. An American structure but with Japanese components – that’s Katana Kitten."

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"Cool bar w izakaya bites - amazing 2020s amaretto sour "

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"This three-year-old bar in Greenwich Village was recently named the tenth best in the world, making it NYC’s highest-ranking contender. See what the buzz is about over highballs, carefully crafted signature cocktails, boilermakers, sake, beer and wine across Katana Kitten’s two stylish floors. Skewers and small plates are available to pair. "

@gianna.carvalho

"Dans les 50 meilleurs bars du monde 2021"

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"Half American dive, half Japanese highball bar"

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"Best US bar 2021 #9 in the world 2022"

@ladymarzulli

"Cool vibe indoors, good drinks "

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"Japanese bar. Very cool vibe. Deviled eggs and fries were very good. "

@ella212

"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Great vibes. Huge reputation. Seaweed Fries were delicious "

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"Chill. Bites and cocktails"

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"Molto carino. Buoni cocktail e spuntini"

@pa_ola

"No. 27 Worlds 100 Best Bars 2023 No. 3 North America 50 Best Bars 2023 No 16 Worlds 50 best bars 2020 $16 per cocktail A Japanese-inspired American dive bar named after a Samurai sword and a cat? Yes, that’s Katana Kitten – it probably shouldn’t work, but it most certainly does, not least because this is no thrown-together concept. It’s the embodiment of its owner, the loveable Japanese New Yorker Masahiro Urushido, who built on his home-honed skills by earning his stripes in some of the Big Apple’s best venues. He, backed by James Tune and Greg Boehm, have found that perfect balance of horizontal vibes and drinks that stand tall. For the full Katana experience you’ll want one of the Highballs (try the Toki Highball) or perhaps a Boilermaker – beer with whisky on the side. But Urushido is equally adept at more complex mixes; he has a shortlist of signature cocktails too. The Japanese skewers – reminiscent of a yakitori bar – will make you smile too. Just not as widely as Urushido, New York’s grand master of Japanese-American hospitality."

@nchavotier

"Great drinks! And funky vibes"

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"Good for drinks. Also has a katsu sandwich "

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"Cocktails w William and Klein Off menu bartender special w Japanese fruit good drinks good vibes "

@andreaxo

"Cute teepee outside seating "

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"Numéro 16 Du classement « The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 »"

@fabien.masson

"Vogue mapstr - meme proprio que MACE"

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"Voted one of what cocktail bars 2022"

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"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Cool flare in this bi-level Japanese bar. Downstairs more sit down izakaya-like Upstairs is more standing room for cocktails. Get grilled🧀 "

@chelseachesner

"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"mortadella katsu, nori fries "

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"Bar à l’américaine et restaurant qui fait la street food made in Japan + izakaya fare and traditional American bites + cocktails - very nice ambiance"

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"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Japanese — get shiso gin & tonic"

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"Order: Unamericano (if you’re there for happy hour)"

@samantha.simmons418

"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Shrimp shot - the best ritual ever 🦐🥛"

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"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

@lauren.dannay

"“Katana Kitten” Drew (Cocktail Consultant met with Cheng-Hao). Kind of crazy mix between US and Japan, good cocktails revisited and some bites."

@paulemeric

"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"The world's 50 best bar : 2019 - N°14"

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"Noisy but good cocktails. Try the Amaretto Sour"

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"Went 12/23. Had a Panda Fizz which was very good. Fun decor and good cocktails. Would not rank this as one of the best bars in world however. #10 in world‘s 50 best bars 2021 & #27 in 2023 and #3 Best Bars North America 2023; ; Opened 7/18. Also serve food. Walked by 12/19. Five star dive bar. Hours: Sun-Fri 4pm - 2am and Sat 2pm - 2am. "

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"Top 50 2020 : 16 2021 : 10; ‘22: 9 ‘23 : 27 2024 : 80"

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"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"world's best new American bar!"

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"Timeout -Rubyfruit tastes like a bland margarita & the Hinoki Martini is in a box with a tree, but way overrated, Calpico Swizzle, Megeuroni"

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"When: Daily, 4-7pm The Deal: $6 House Cocktail; $5 Sake; $5 Sapporo; $5 Hot Dog Katana Kitten is one of the best cocktail bars in the city. Sure, the Happy Hour here doesn’t have any crazy deals - but the fact that this place has a Happy Hour at all is impressive, and you should use this as an excuse to stop by, drink some sake, and eat a hot dog with Japanese pickles and mustard. Bring a friend, and either hang out in the bright upstairs area or grab a table in the room downstairs with red fluorescent lighting"

@chelsearpratt

"Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine et de l’autre un restaurant qui fait la part belle à la street food made in Japan"

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"Japanese cocktail bar serving izakaya fare & American bites. Named 9th best in the world. Must try. "

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"It’s self-described as a Japanese-American bar, but it’s pretty much all party here. Katana Kitten is less a precious and precise Ginza cock"

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"Amaretto sour is highly recommended by Alejandra at nomad"

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" Nouveau venu dans le quartier de West Village, Katana Kitten joue sur les mélanges des genres. Avec d’un côté un coin bar à l’américaine où"

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