A Japanese-American dive bar known for its energetic vibe & unique, often sweet, cocktails.
This Japanese-American dive bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with a strong emphasis on creative cocktails. Reviewers often highlight the sugary and unique drink options, such as the Panda Fizz and Shiso Highball, making it a popular spot for those seeking a lively night out. While primarily a cocktail bar, it also serves Japanese-inspired bar snacks and dishes.
The focus is on Japanese-inspired cocktails and bar snacks. The Panda Fizz and Shiso Highball are frequently recommended, with many noting the drinks tend to be quite sweet. Some also mention enjoying the late-night bar food options like sandwiches.
"The Shiso Highball and Panda Fizz are frequently recommended cocktails, often noted for their sweetness. The martini is also highlighted as a great and photogenic drink. Additionally, late-night bar food like sandwiches is mentioned as a positive."
Overall, customers seem to enjoy the energetic atmosphere and the creative, often sweet, cocktail offerings. While some find it to be a standout, others consider it overrated or suggest alternative spots.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that Katana Kitten can be overrated and that wait times can get long on weekends. There are also differing opinions on the quality and sweetness of the drinks, with some finding them unpleasant and others enjoying the sugary options.
"The user generally finds food at Japanese bars to be great, listing Katana Kitten as an example alongside Bar Moga and Bar Goto."
Positive"Responding to a comparison, this user notes that Katana Kitten and Hi Collar offer very different bar vibes."
Neutral"This user found Katana Kitten to be a bad experience and preferred Hi Collar, though Hi Collar closes early."
Negative"The commenter had mixed success ordering late-night food from Katana Kitten, noting that another place, EO, always has food but has a different atmosphere."
Neutral"Katana Kitten is recommended for late-night Japanese-inspired bar food like sandwiches and fried items."
Positive"Kitana Kitten is listed as a recommendation."
Positive"Katana Kitten can be lively, especially later on, but most serious cocktail bars are quieter. It's suggested as a place with good cocktails."
Positive"Katana Kitten is cautioned against, with the user noting small menus and some unpleasant drinks, although the 'panda fizz' is considered a standout."
Negative"This user describes Katana Kitten as 'basura,' meaning garbage."
Negative"This user suggests cutting Katana Kitten from the list."
Negative"Shinji's is recommended over Katana Kitten by this user, although another user argues that Shinji's is more experimental."
Negative"Katana Kitten is recommended as a bar to check out, especially if one arrives right when places open."
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for Katana Kitten and also advised against spending a full day in Meatpacking."
Positive"The user suggested walking to Hudson and grabbing a drink at Katana Kitten as an alternative to the Meatpacking District."
Positive"A user lists Katana Kitten as a venue for a BCB event featuring several international bars including Side Hustle, Seed Library, and Quarter Room."
Neutral"The user suggests Kattana Kitten for those into cocktails, noting it offers affordable food with great cocktails and an upscale vibe."
Positive"Katana Kitten was recommended by PuddingAdorable9260 for cocktails, fitting into a West Village/Soho outing. While the original poster was looking for dinner, this Japanese-style bar also serves food."
Positive"Recommends getting the Shiso Highball at Katana Kitten."
Positive"Katana Kitten is one of their top four recommendations. Getting a table for two shouldn't be too difficult, but your mileage may vary."
Positive"Katana Kitten is a good bar option in West Village, although it might be busy."
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