Bar Goto

Why this bar is here

Discovery citations supporting inclusion in this guide:

1. Eater
   The Best Cocktail Bars of New York City, According to Eater Editors
   March 13, 2025
2. The Infatuation
   The Best Cocktail Bars In NYC
   September 2, 2026
3. Time Out
   The best cocktail bars in NYC
   December 22, 2025

Reviewed cocktail menu

Menu reviewed September 8, 2026. Source coverage: Complete published menu.

Coverage describes the reviewed published source. Menus may change; check the official website for current information.

1. SHISO CHUHAI

   Dry, herbaceous, effervescent.

   Red Shiso Shochu, Gin & Soda, with a shiso pickled pearl onion.

   $17

2. LEMON CHUHAI

   Sessionable Japanese izakaya classic.

   Barley Shochu, Lemon & Soda.

   $17

3. WHISKY HIGHBALL

   An extra layer of deliciousness, this blend makes our favorite highball.

   Japanese Blended Whisky + Japanese Single Malt Whisky & Soda.

   $17

4. PLUM PLUM FIZZ

   A fizzy blend of French and Japanese plums and soda.

   Mirabelle Plum Brandy, Wakayama Plum Liqueur & Soda.

   $17

5. YUZU MARGARITA

   Bright and citrusy.

   Tequila, Yuzu, Lime, Sea Salt.

   $19

6. WATERMELON COOLER

   Juicy and thirst-quenching, like summer in a glass.

   Gin, Watermelon, Cucumber, Lime, Lemon, Sea Salt.

   $19

7. GUAVA & AKAJISO

   Bright and fresh with a touch of the tropics.

   Barley Shochu, Gin, Guava, Lemon, Soda, Red Shiso Salt.

   $19

8. YUZU KOSHO MICHELADA

   Crisp and refreshing with a spicy umami kick.

   Beer, Tomato, Green Chili, Yuzu, Citrus, Ponzu, Salt.

   $13

9. SAKURA MARTINI

   Elegant and lightly floral with gentle salinity.

   Sake, Gin, Maraschino, Cherry Blossom.

   $19

10. BAR GOTO VESPER

    Our version of the classic, with subtle umami.

    Japanese Gin, Vodka, Kijoshu, Pickled Japanese Shallot.

    $19

11. SATSUMA CAMOTE

    Earthy, savory, and spirituous, with a floral aroma that expands.

    Reposado Tequila, Sweet Potato Shochu, Aged Sake.

    $19

12. HOJICHA OLD FASHIONED

    A toasty, rich, roasted tea old fashioned.

    Cognac, Aged Rum, Kyoto Roasted Green Tea, Mole Bitters.

    $19

13. PLUM BOULEVARDIER

    Bourbon Negroni upgraded with ume plum from Japan.

    Bourbon, Vermouth, Aperitivo, Japanese Plum.

    $19

14. SHISO COLLINS N/A

    Citrusy, herbaceous, refreshing.

    Yuzu, Lime, Green Shiso & Soda.

    $13

15. NEGRONI SPRITZ N/A

    Bracing and bubbly.

    N/A Negroni & Soda.

    $12

16. YUZU KOSHO MICHELADA N/A

    Crisp and refreshing with a spicy umami kick.

    N/A Beer, Tomato, Green Chili, Yuzu, Citrus, Ponzu, Salt.

    $13

17. MARTINI

    Japanese Gin or Vodka, Pickled Shallot.

    $12

18. CLASSIC DAIQUIRI

    White Rum, Lime

    $12

19. LYCHEE-ISH CHUHAI

    Sweet Potato Shochu & Soda

    $12