Katana Kitten
Japanese-American Cocktail Bar · New York · Chef Masahiro Urushido
Ranked No. 52 on North America's 50 Best Bars list, Katana Kitten in New York is a Japanese-American cocktail bar directed by managing partner Masahiro Urushido. The split-level Greenwich Village space blends Tokyo izakaya atmosphere with American dive bar style, serving drinks like the Hinoki Martini.
531 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, New York
- #52 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026
Menu
Cocktails
- Good Time IPA or Pilsner (non-alcoholic) (8) — Good Time IPA or Pilsner *(non-alcoholic) at Katana Kitten
- Kinkan Kick (19.5) — Cazadores Blanco, kumquat, yuzu honey, cinnamon, soda, fresno chili pepper
- Meguroni #3 (20) — Iichiko Saiten shochu, genever, aged umeshu, DeGroff bitter aperitivo, Caffo Red, kinome
- Fancy Ramune Boilermaker (19) — Other Half IPA x lemon daiginjo
- Hudson North Dry Cider (9)
- Creamy Indulgent (20)
- Amaretto Sour (20) — Wild Turkey rye, amaretto, umeboshi, honey, lemon, egg white, yukari
- Best Friends (20) — Four Walls whiskey, umeshu, apricot, cardamom, sansho pepper
- Scotch Ginger & Apple (19.5) — Dewar's Scotch Whisky, Fuji apple, lemon, ginger, maple, nutmeg
- Hojicha Carajillo (18) — N/A agave spirit, Kyoto hojicha, milk, piloncillo, lemon, chili, tea smoked sea salt
Wines
- Côtes du Rhône Réserve Blanc — Château Mont-Redon (70)
- Côtes de Provence Rosé (70)
Dishes
- Katana Kitten Grilled Cheese (15)
- KK Grilled Cheese (15)
- + Applewood Smoked Bacon (4)
- Chicken Tsukune Dog (12)
- + Japanese Curry Sauce (3)
- Teriyaki Smashed Burger (21)
- Umami Chicken Sando (17)
- Reviewers report spending roughly (20)
- + Extra 4oz Patty (6)
- + Mushroom Cream Stew (5)
The Experience
Expect a lively and relaxed atmosphere. The meal is structured around à la carte dining.
- Atmosphere: Lively, Relaxed
- Format: À la carte
Related restaurants
- Award-winning restaurants in New York
- More Japanese Kaiseki & Omakase restaurants
- Martiny's — New York
- Bar Nayuta — Osaka
- Superbueno — New York
- The Bellwood — Tokyo
- Bar Kaiju — Miami