#22Global
Katana Kitten
New York, USA · Japanese American cocktail bar · North America
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
provisional 2026 rating
★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in New York, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Katana Kitten is a Japanese American cocktail bar on Hudson Street in Greenwich Village. Highballs sit alongside drinks such as the Hinoki Martini and Meguroni, with non-alcoholic versions available for selected highballs. It opens at 4pm on weekdays and 2pm on weekends. Its published booking contact is for private or semi-private events.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
531 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, United StatesGreenwich Village
- Style
- Japanese American cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 4pm–2am; Saturday, 2pm–2am; Sunday, 2pm–midnight.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Prices
- Examples: highballs US$19.50; Hinoki Martini US$23. Taxes and tips not assessed.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
64.3 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 72.2
- World's 50 Best
- 41.6
- Top 500 Bars
- 58.8
- Spirited Awards
- 66.1
- Regional Recognition
- 89.6
- Serious press
- 46.0
- Social Vibes
- 54.6
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
78/ 100
Score context
Guest reports praise the Hinoki Martini, other Japanese-inspired drinks and the lively room. A 2025 visitor waited about 90 minutes yet enjoyed the drinks; other accounts question whether the cocktails merit the acclaim. The direct sample supports a positive but tempered read.
Guest score details
What guests like
- well-liked Hinoki Martini and highballs
- fun Japanese-inspired room
- friendly or prompt staff on good visits
What to know
- long waits at busy times
- some guests find drinks ordinary for the acclaim
Source excerpt
“Overall very tasty drinks in a fun space.”
Source: reddit.com (linked below)
Review & discussion links
Crowd signal
Google 4.5★ across 1,227 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Spirited Awards
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.