Energetic Japanese-American dive bar w/ creative, often sweet cocktails. Popular for lively vibes & late-night bites.
This Japanese-American dive bar offers a high-energy atmosphere with a strong focus on creative cocktails. It's a popular spot, especially on weekends, known for its sweet drink options and lively vibe. While it can get loud, especially downstairs, the upstairs area offers a slightly more subdued experience.
The food menu features Japanese-inspired bar snacks such as sandwiches and fried items. Customers often highlight the cocktails, with some finding them to be overly sweet, while others enjoy specific drinks like the Panda Fizz and Shiso Highball. The 'Panda Fizz' is frequently mentioned as a standout sweet cocktail.
"The Shiso Highball and Panda Fizz are frequently recommended cocktails. The bar also offers Japanese-inspired bar food like sandwiches and fried items."
Customers generally praise the unique Japanese-American concept and creative cocktails, though many note that the bar can be very loud and crowded, especially on weekends.
Important Note
The bar can be extremely loud, particularly the downstairs area, making it unsuitable for quiet conversations. It also tends to get very busy, with long waits on weekends. Some users find the drinks to be overrated or too sweet.
"This commenter describes Katana Kitten as a great bar but explicitly states it is not quiet at all."
Negative"The commenter usually visits Katana Kitten early and finds it quiet, suggesting that large crowds are unlikely at 6 PM."
Neutral"The upstairs area of Katana Kitten can be suitable for one-on-one conversations, but the downstairs area is extremely loud."
Neutral"The commenter advises finding another spot, stating that Katana Kitten is very loud and crowded."
Negative"During a weekday visit at around 6 PM, the bar was not packed but the music was too loud for a conversation, leading the commenter to find a quieter spot."
Negative"The drinks are decent and the decor is appealing, but the establishment is very busy and considered overrated by the commenter."
Negative"The commenter states that Katana Kitten is very loud, particularly the downstairs area."
Negative"The Warren, located around the corner on Christopher Street, is suggested as a good alternative for food and cocktails that is quieter than Katana Kitten."
Neutral"The user acknowledges the feedback about Katana Kitten being a fun place for less intimate meetups."
Neutral"This is a bar that gets very busy every night and is loud. It is not ideal for quiet, one-on-one conversations, but rather for energetic group gatherings. For a quieter experience, another bar called The Orient Express is recommended, though it does not serve food."
Negative"During a visit on a Saturday around 4 PM, the bar was extremely loud, making conversation difficult without shouting."
Negative"During a recent visit around 7:30 PM on a Friday, the bar was loud and crowded. The commenter suggests that weekdays and earlier times might be better."
Negative"Katana kitten is mentioned as a potential option for the user's request for a small, atmospheric bar."
Positive"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."
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