Bar Goto

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CLOSED MONDAY | TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 5 P.M. - 12 A.M. | FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 5 P.M. - 2 A.M. | SUNDAY: 5 P.M. - 12 A.M.
212.475.4411 | WEBSITE

Kenta Goto’s Japanese-style cocktail bar is an oasis of subtle, quality cocktails and small plates, all rooted in a deeply personal history. The former head bartender at Pegu Club features a number of Japanese spirits and ingredients as well as okonomiyaki—an omelette-like grilled pancake of egg and ingredients like pork belly or seafood.

Known For
  • craft cocktails
  • bar food
What to drink
The Sakura Martini, a riff on the classic made with cherry liqueur, sake and a cherry blossom garnish; Goto's Yuzu-Calpico Fizz, an updated version of “Chu-hi,” which is essentially a shochu highball; or the Umami Mary, a shitake- and miso-infused take on the classic.
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
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