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    Katana Kitten, New York

    Katana Kitten

    New York · United States

    Cocktail Bars in New York · Japanese-American bar food

    Photo: Official website · katanakitten.com

    A Japanese-American cocktail bar pairing precision-made highballs and inventive mixed drinks with the convivial energy of a neighborhood dive.

    The Story

    Origin

    Katana Kitten opened in 2018, bringing Masahiro Urushido's Japanese-American approach to bartending to the West Village.

    Philosophy

    Careful technique should produce pleasure and ease, not ceremony for its own sake.

    Why Important

    It offers a persuasive alternative to the idea that technically ambitious cocktails require a quiet or formal room.

    Differentiation

    Japanese bartending discipline is embedded in a boisterous American neighborhood-bar format.

    Food Philosophy

    Japanese-American snacks and sandwiches are designed for drinking, sharing and repeat ordering.

    Guest Experience

    Highballs, cocktails and lively hospitality unfold in a deliberately unprecious setting.

    Design Philosophy

    Pop-cultural references and an informal bar-room aesthetic counterbalance the precision behind the drinks.

    Design & Architecture

    Lighting

    Warm, low lighting.

    Furniture

    Casual tables and bar seating.

    Materials

    Wood and printed ephemera.

    Architecture

    A two-level West Village venue.

    Design Language

    Japanese-American dive-bar eclecticism.

    Interior Design

    Film posters, densely layered visual references and informal seating establish a relaxed atmosphere.

    Graphic Identity

    The juxtaposition of sword and kitten captures the brand's combination of precision and playfulness.

    Gallery · 14 photos

    Menus

    Highballs

    Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • toki highball

      toki japanese whisky, lemon oil

      $19.50
    • shiso gin & tonic

      fords gin, shiso, lime, tonic. Non-alcoholic available; made with seedlip garden OR seedlip notas de agave OR seedlip spice.

      $19.50
    • melon-lime soda

      absolut lime, midori, lime, matcha, lime leaf

      $19.50
    • yokocho paloma

      cazadores blanco, ruby grapefruit, junmai daiginjo sake, yuzu, soda, grapefruit salt. Non-alcoholic available; made with seedlip garden OR seedlip notas de agave OR seedlip spice.

      $19.50
    • momoiro highball

      bombay sapphire premier cru gin, muyu jasmine-vert, white peach, lemongrass, soda

      $19.50

    Signature Cocktails

    Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • hinoki martini

      grey goose, spring 44 mountain gin, fino sherry, junmai daiginjo, hinoki tree essence

      $23
    • meguroni #3

      iichiko saiten shochu, genever, aged umeshu, DeGroff bitter aperitivo, caffo red, kinome

      $20
    • amaretto sour

      wild turkey rye, amaretto, umeboshi, honey, lemon, egg white, yukari (E)

      $20
    • ichigo fizz

      haku vodka, umeshu, strawberry-chrysanthemum cordial, soda, condensed milk foam (D)

      $21
    • sour cherry crush

      four walls whiskey, select aperitivo, sour cherries, sakura leaves, cherry aperitivo, filthy black cherry

      $21

    Little Refreshment

    Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • chiki sake

      dassai 45 sake, sauvignon blanc, kiwi, cucumber bitters (SE)

      $16

    non alcoholic deliciousness

    Non-alcoholic · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • chelsioso

      n/a agave spirit, amazake, vita coco orgeat, ginger, lime, toasted coconut

      $17

    creamy indulgent

    Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • matcha grasshopper

      katana kitten matcha liqueur, cacao, kota pandan, coconut cream, azuki

      $20

    Boilermakers

    Boilermakers · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • ichi

      mas lager x toki japanese whisky

      $19.50
    • fancy ramune

      other half ipa x lemon daiginjo

      $19.50

    Sake

    Sake · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • dassai 45

      junmai daiginjo, yamaguchi

      $9 (2oz) | $18 (4oz) | $90 (carafe)
    • nanbu bijin "southern beauty"

      tokubetsu junmai, iwate

      $11 (2oz) | $24 (4oz) | $130 (carafe/bottle)

    Beer

    Beer · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • orion lager

      $10
    • other half ipa

      16oz can

      $12
    • hudson north dry cider

      $9
    • good time ipa or pilsner

      non-alcoholic beer

      $8

    Wine

    Wine · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • sauvignon blanc

      pascal jolivet, edition N2; coteaux du giennois, fr

      $15 (glass) | $70 (bottle)
    • grenache & syrah blend

      mas de gourgonnier; provence, fr

      $15 (glass) | $70 (bottle)
    • cremant d'alsace sparkling

      françois baur brut réserve; alsace, fr

      $17 (glass) | $70 (bottle)
    • the perfect half bottle (375ml)

      ruinart; champagne, fr

      $95

    Food

    Food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • delicious cucumbers

      kombu dashi, salsa macha, crispy shallots (G,SF,S)

      $10
    • deviled eggs

      white miso, japanese mustard, salmon roe, chives (E,G,S,SF)

      $11
    • market crudites

      farmers market vegetables, house made roasted sesame dip (G,SE,E)

      $15
    • xo soba

      al dente soba noodles, mortadella xo, scallions, hot chili oil (E,G,S,SF)

      $13
    • popcorn fujimi chicken

      sweet & sour chili sauce, scallions, sesame seeds (G,S)

      $17
    • osaka street calamari

      bonito flakes, red ginger, nori, spicy mayo, takoyaki sauce (G,S,SE,SF)

      $19
    • sticky soy garlic wings (8pc)

      free range chicken, crispy garlic, palm sugar, sweet soy, fish sauce, chili (S,G,SF)

      $17.50
    • buffalo tofu fingers

      jalapeno buttermilk ranch, carrot, chives (E,G,D,S)

      $17
    • jumbo prawn skewer

      charred head-on prawn, jicama pickle, chili lime vinagrette, lemon (S,SF)

      $17
    • nori fries

      waffle cut, ao-nori, sea salt (Vegan)

      $12
    • add japanese curry sauce

      Nori fries add-on (G,Vegan)

      $5
    • add japanese mushroom cream sauce

      Nori fries add-on (D)

      $5

    Sandos

    Food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • mortadella katsu sando

      crispy panko crust, tonkatsu sauce, dijon, milk bread (E,G,S,D)

      $16
    • add japanese curry sauce

      Mortadella katsu sando add-on (G)

      $5
    • katana kitten grilled cheese

      muenster, parmesan dust, nori, sesame, furikake, kewpie (G,D,E,SE)

      $15
    • add japanese mushroom cream sauce

      Katana kitten grilled cheese add-on

      $5
    • umami chicken sando

      dashi caramel glaze, daikon, jicama, red onion, basil, brown rice vinegar, kewpie, potato roll (D,E,SE,SF)

      $17.00
    • teriyaki smashed burger

      green shiso, pickled pineapple, charred onion, miso mayo, potato roll; served with nori fries (D,E,G,S)

      $21.50
    • add 4oz patty

      Teriyaki smashed burger add-on

      $6
    • add thick cut applewood smoked bacon

      Teriyaki smashed burger add-on

      $4
    • add japanese curry sauce

      Teriyaki smashed burger add-on (G)

      $3

    Specials

    Food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • bbq pork ribs

      dashi braised pork ribs, shiro dashi bbq sauce, bonito flakes, watermelon-daikon salad (G,SF)

      $18

    Happy Hour Cocktails

    Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • japerol spritz

      shochu, aperol, yuzu-lemon sake, soda, cucumber. Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.

      $12
    • lychee 3-2-1

      vodka or gin, dry riesling, junmai daiginjo sake, lychee filthy blue cheese olive. Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.

      $12
    • bamboo soda

      fino sherry, junmai sake, vermouth, soda, pandan, filthy blue cheese olive. Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.

      $12
    • peach julep

      toki black japanese whisky, kanade peach liqueur, kuromitsu, mint. Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.

      $15

    Happy Hour Food

    Food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • edamame

      sesame salsa macha (SE). Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.

      $8
    • mini teriyaki blt

      thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, miso mayo, sourdough (D,G). Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.

      $8
    • takoyaki 4pc

      octopus balls, savory sauce, spicy mayo, ao-nori, katsuo-bushi, red ginger (D,SF). Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.

      $8

    Japanese Whisky List

    Japanese Whisky · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026

    • toki japanese whisky

      $10 (1oz) / $17 (2oz)
    • ao world whisky

      $13 (1oz) / $25 (2oz)
    • hibiki japanese harmony

      $15 (1oz) / $28 (2oz)
    • hibiki 17yr

      $85 (1oz) / $170 (2oz)
    • hibiki 21yr

      $125 (1oz) / $250 (2oz)
    • hakushu 12yr

      $20 (1oz) / $40 (2oz)
    • hakushu 18yr

      $50 (1oz) / $100 (2oz)
    • yamazaki 12yr

      $20 (1oz) / $40 (2oz)
    • yamazaki 18yr

      $50 (1oz) / $100 (2oz)
    • yamazaki 25yr

      SOLD OUT

      $300 (1oz) / $600 (2oz)
    • yamazaki single malt mizunara 2022

      $100 (1oz) / $200 (2oz)
    • yamazaki single malt spanish oak 2022

      $100 (1oz) / $200 (2oz)
    • yamazaki single malt peaked malt 2022

      $100 (1oz) / $200 (2oz)
    • yamazaki single malt puncheon 2022

      $100 (1oz) / $200 (2oz)
    • mars iwai tradition

      $10 (1oz) / $18 (2oz)
    • mars lucky cat “may & luna"

      $15 (1oz) / $30 (2oz)
    • mars komagatake 2018

      $35 (1oz) / $70 (2oz)
    • mars komagatake 2021

      $34 (1oz) / $65 (2oz)
    • mars komagatake 2022

      $34 (1oz) / $65 (2oz)
    • mars komagatake tsunuki

      $38 (1oz) / $75 (2oz)
    • mars komagatake yakushima aging 2021

      $40 (1oz) / $80 (2oz)
    • nikka coffey grain

      $16 (1oz) / $30 (2oz)
    • nikka whisky from the barrel

      $16 (1oz) / $30 (2oz)
    • nikka miyagikyo

      SOLD OUT

      $24 (1oz) / $45 (2oz)

    Menu

    Official page

    Official menu

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