Katana Kitten Happy Hour — West Village / Meatpacking, New York City

The happy hour

Mon–Fri	4–6 PM

Drinks

Japerol Spritz (shochu, aperol, yuzu-lemon sake) — $12
Lychee 3-2-1 (vodka or gin, dry riesling, junmai daiginjo sake, lychee) — $12
Bamboo Soda (fino sherry, junmai sake, vermouth, pandan) — $12

Food

Edamame with sesame salsa macha — $8
Mini Teriyaki BLT — $8

North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 #42. James Beard Award winner Masahiro Urushido. Walk-in only — expect a wait during peak hours. Located on Hudson St., steps from Dante.

Deal last verified June 2026 (QA).

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Acclaimed Japanese-American cocktail bar from James Beard Award-winning mixologist Masahiro Urushido. Japanese precision meets American creativity. Walk-in only. Ranked #42 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2025.

Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
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Takes reservations

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in New York City, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.5 1,239 ratings ↗

In New York City 222 rated venues At the median

3.7 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 31% · tied with 22% · lower than 47% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.1 387 reviews ↗

In New York City 219 rated venues Below median

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 41% · tied with 8% · lower than 51% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues At the median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 37% · tied with 13% · lower than 49% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 3.6 17 reviews ↗

In New York City 162 rated venues Bottom quarter

1.0 2.5 3.0 THIS SPOT 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 6% · tied with 3% · lower than 91% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

1.0 2.5 3.0 THIS SPOT 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 6% · tied with 1% · lower than 92% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

531 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014 · 347-866-7739

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