Katana Kitten, West Village
8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC, r/cocktails11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Katana Kitten, and a few point to the food, which includes sandwiches and fried dishes. On drinks, one patron found the cocktails underwhelming but felt the food balanced it out. One commenter finds the room loud enough that conversation is hard, and not especially cozy or intimate, while one West Village visitor thought it was bad. Another commenter notes the main bar sits upstairs, with a lower level for drinks, and another lists outdoor seating among West Village options.
Address
Katana Kitten, 531 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Food menu
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/justflipping in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Lists it among recommended cocktail bars.
- Recommendsu/michaelcerasnose in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025variety
Recommends it for a substantial food menu of sandwiches and fried items.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Power-71 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Adds this bar to the recommended list they had missed.
- Recommendsu/qwerty_ing in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Approves Katana Kitten among the suggested cocktail bars.
- Recommendsu/winkingchef in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026ambience
Calls this nearby spot more casual but fun and great.
- Recommendsu/pastagirly5000 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Recommends katana kitten as a West Village wine option with outdoor seating.
- Recommendsu/Annual_Space_981 in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Named among nearby bars they recommend.
- Caveatu/netllama in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024ambience
Says it is too loud to hear people and lacks a cozy, intimate feel.
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- Recommendsu/PrettyPistol87 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Suggests this place without further detail.
- Mixedu/HiHoJufro in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Says the cocktails didn't impress them, though the food made up for it.
- Caveatu/Birraytequenos in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Thought it was bad and prefers Hi Collar.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.