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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.
Katana Kitten opened in 2018, bringing Masahiro Urushido's Japanese-American approach to bartending to the West Village.
Careful technique should produce pleasure and ease, not ceremony for its own sake.
It offers a persuasive alternative to the idea that technically ambitious cocktails require a quiet or formal room.
Japanese bartending discipline is embedded in a boisterous American neighborhood-bar format.
Japanese-American snacks and sandwiches are designed for drinking, sharing and repeat ordering.
Highballs, cocktails and lively hospitality unfold in a deliberately unprecious setting.
Pop-cultural references and an informal bar-room aesthetic counterbalance the precision behind the drinks.
Warm, low lighting.
Casual tables and bar seating.
Wood and printed ephemera.
A two-level West Village venue.
Japanese-American dive-bar eclecticism.
Film posters, densely layered visual references and informal seating establish a relaxed atmosphere.
The juxtaposition of sword and kitten captures the brand's combination of precision and playfulness.
Highballs
Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
toki highball
toki japanese whisky, lemon oil
shiso gin & tonic
fords gin, shiso, lime, tonic. Non-alcoholic available; made with seedlip garden OR seedlip notas de agave OR seedlip spice.
melon-lime soda
absolut lime, midori, lime, matcha, lime leaf
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.
momoiro highball
bombay sapphire premier cru gin, muyu jasmine-vert, white peach, lemongrass, soda
Signature Cocktails
Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
hinoki martini
grey goose, spring 44 mountain gin, fino sherry, junmai daiginjo, hinoki tree essence
meguroni #3
iichiko saiten shochu, genever, aged umeshu, DeGroff bitter aperitivo, caffo red, kinome
amaretto sour
wild turkey rye, amaretto, umeboshi, honey, lemon, egg white, yukari (E)
ichigo fizz
haku vodka, umeshu, strawberry-chrysanthemum cordial, soda, condensed milk foam (D)
sour cherry crush
four walls whiskey, select aperitivo, sour cherries, sakura leaves, cherry aperitivo, filthy black cherry
Little Refreshment
Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
chiki sake
dassai 45 sake, sauvignon blanc, kiwi, cucumber bitters (SE)
non alcoholic deliciousness
Non-alcoholic · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
chelsioso
n/a agave spirit, amazake, vita coco orgeat, ginger, lime, toasted coconut
creamy indulgent
Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
matcha grasshopper
katana kitten matcha liqueur, cacao, kota pandan, coconut cream, azuki
Boilermakers
Boilermakers · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
ichi
mas lager x toki japanese whisky
fancy ramune
other half ipa x lemon daiginjo
Sake
Sake · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
dassai 45
junmai daiginjo, yamaguchi
nanbu bijin "southern beauty"
tokubetsu junmai, iwate
Beer
Beer · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
orion lager
other half ipa
16oz can
hudson north dry cider
good time ipa or pilsner
non-alcoholic beer
Wine
Wine · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
sauvignon blanc
pascal jolivet, edition N2; coteaux du giennois, fr
grenache & syrah blend
mas de gourgonnier; provence, fr
cremant d'alsace sparkling
françois baur brut réserve; alsace, fr
the perfect half bottle (375ml)
ruinart; champagne, fr
Food
Food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
delicious cucumbers
kombu dashi, salsa macha, crispy shallots (G,SF,S)
deviled eggs
white miso, japanese mustard, salmon roe, chives (E,G,S,SF)
market crudites
farmers market vegetables, house made roasted sesame dip (G,SE,E)
xo soba
al dente soba noodles, mortadella xo, scallions, hot chili oil (E,G,S,SF)
popcorn fujimi chicken
sweet & sour chili sauce, scallions, sesame seeds (G,S)
osaka street calamari
bonito flakes, red ginger, nori, spicy mayo, takoyaki sauce (G,S,SE,SF)
sticky soy garlic wings (8pc)
free range chicken, crispy garlic, palm sugar, sweet soy, fish sauce, chili (S,G,SF)
buffalo tofu fingers
jalapeno buttermilk ranch, carrot, chives (E,G,D,S)
jumbo prawn skewer
charred head-on prawn, jicama pickle, chili lime vinagrette, lemon (S,SF)
nori fries
waffle cut, ao-nori, sea salt (Vegan)
add japanese curry sauce
Nori fries add-on (G,Vegan)
add japanese mushroom cream sauce
Nori fries add-on (D)
Sandos
Food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
mortadella katsu sando
crispy panko crust, tonkatsu sauce, dijon, milk bread (E,G,S,D)
add japanese curry sauce
Mortadella katsu sando add-on (G)
katana kitten grilled cheese
muenster, parmesan dust, nori, sesame, furikake, kewpie (G,D,E,SE)
add japanese mushroom cream sauce
Katana kitten grilled cheese add-on
umami chicken sando
dashi caramel glaze, daikon, jicama, red onion, basil, brown rice vinegar, kewpie, potato roll (D,E,SE,SF)
teriyaki smashed burger
green shiso, pickled pineapple, charred onion, miso mayo, potato roll; served with nori fries (D,E,G,S)
add 4oz patty
Teriyaki smashed burger add-on
add thick cut applewood smoked bacon
Teriyaki smashed burger add-on
add japanese curry sauce
Teriyaki smashed burger add-on (G)
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)
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.
lychee 3-2-1
vodka or gin, dry riesling, junmai daiginjo sake, lychee filthy blue cheese olive. Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.
bamboo soda
fino sherry, junmai sake, vermouth, soda, pandan, filthy blue cheese olive. Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.
peach julep
toki black japanese whisky, kanade peach liqueur, kuromitsu, mint. Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.
Happy Hour Food
Food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
edamame
sesame salsa macha (SE). Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.
mini teriyaki blt
thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, miso mayo, sourdough (D,G). Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.
takoyaki 4pc
octopus balls, savory sauce, spicy mayo, ao-nori, katsuo-bushi, red ginger (D,SF). Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon - Fri.
Japanese Whisky List
Japanese Whisky · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
toki japanese whisky
ao world whisky
hibiki japanese harmony
hibiki 17yr
hibiki 21yr
hakushu 12yr
hakushu 18yr
yamazaki 12yr
yamazaki 18yr
yamazaki 25yr
SOLD OUT
yamazaki single malt mizunara 2022
yamazaki single malt spanish oak 2022
yamazaki single malt peaked malt 2022
yamazaki single malt puncheon 2022
mars iwai tradition
mars lucky cat “may & luna"
mars komagatake 2018
mars komagatake 2021
mars komagatake 2022
mars komagatake tsunuki
mars komagatake yakushima aging 2021
nikka coffey grain
nikka whisky from the barrel
nikka miyagikyo
SOLD OUT
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