Katana Kitten : Bar à Cocktails et Restaurant Japonais à NY
Situé au 531 Hudson St dans le quartier du West Village à New York, Katana Kitten a ouvert ses portes en 2019, sous la direction de Masahiro Urushido, une icône de la scène des bars américains. Rapidement, cet établissement a su se distinguer par son univers unique mêlant influences japonaises et années 80, créant une atmosphère à la fois rétro et festive. Son nom, inspiré du sabre de samouraï, reflète cette ambiance japonaise authentique, tout en étant un lieu très tendance, reconnu pour ses cocktails innovants et sa cuisine street food japonaise.
Ce bar à cocktails et restaurant propose une large gamme de drinks créatifs, notamment des highballs et des riffs japonais sur des classiques comme le Hinoki Martini ou le Paloma. La carte culinaire, inspirée de l’izakaya, offre des petites bouchées savoureuses telles que le Sando au poulet croustillant Fujimi ou des crevettes marinées. La qualité des cocktails, souvent saluée par la critique, en fait une étape incontournable pour les amateurs de drinks sophistiqués dans un cadre convivial.
L’ambiance chez Katana Kitten est à la fois énergique et chaleureuse, avec un décor qui évoque un univers de super-héros japonais des années 80. Deux étages distincts offrent des atmosphères variées, du bar à l’américaine au restaurant street food, avec une décoration mêlant néons, éléments rétro et touches asiatiques. La musique, souvent entraînante, participe à créer une ambiance festive et décontractée, idéale pour partager un moment entre amis ou en couple dans un lieu à la fois branché et authentique.
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The World's 50 Best Bars
@theworldsbestbars
"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."


Les meilleures adresses du Vogue Paris
@vogueparis
"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"


Experience NY
@experienceny
"a l’étage "


A Milano Puoi
@amilanopuoi

Sean Glass
@sdotglass

"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
"12 eme meilleur bar à cocktails d’Amérique "
@valentin.costes
"Unique and awesome drinks!!"
@tk1906
"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
"Had the Paloma and the panda fizz. Panda Fizz 3.5/5 - not strong Paloma 3/5 - not strong "
@kaituwood
"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
"In the top 10 bars in the USA"
@simplyinskincare3
"Different than expected but good vibe, warm. "
@froppy
"Japanese-American izakaya with creative cocktails"
@m_hsiehhsieh
"Bar & restaurant street food Japonais"
@lanaseoud
"Top 50 Best Bars in the World"
@katiek1000
"Sitting only Good for bites and drinks w small group or two "
@karinakmann
"Drinks! 9 best bar in America super fancy drinks but lowkey vibes"
@sophielewis763
"Top 9 bars dans le monde entier "
@victoire.lebihan3
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Number 10 best bar in the world "
@mackenzie112195
"3/5 drinks 4/5 food cool fun vibe "
@foodman
"Demander l’Umami experience qui n’est pas sur le carte et… surprise :)"
@alicelombard
"Japanese spot $20 drinks $20 appetizers"
@milliondollamike
"Much more divey than expected. Drinks were good but nothing crazy. "
@bmd123
"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
"Best US bar 2021 #9 in the world 2022"
@ladymarzulli
"Japanese bar. Very cool vibe. Deviled eggs and fries were very good. "
@ella212
"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
"Cocktails w William and Klein Off menu bartender special w Japanese fruit good drinks good vibes "
@andreaxo
"Numéro 16 Du classement « The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 »"
@fabien.masson
"Cool flare in this bi-level Japanese bar. Downstairs more sit down izakaya-like Upstairs is more standing room for cocktails. Get grilled🧀 "
@chelseachesner
"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"
@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
"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