At this speakeasy cocktail bar on the mezzanine level of The Citadel food hall (perched just above Ash! Pizza Parlor), order from a colorful anime comic book where each funky drink is featured prominently on its own action-packed page. The descriptions make the cocktails sound both delicious and like they’re about to firebomb Tokyo.
This quirkiness sets the tone for Kaiju, a spot that feels as trendy as an East Village hipster, with nothing but red lights to illuminate the place. Come early to snag a barstool and watch some of the city’s best cocktail masters whip up creations like the Sinsinito AKA The Savage, made with Patrón Silver, tepache (a fermented pineapple beverage), amaro and a spiced corn foam that’s like a cloud of breakfast cereal floating on top.
