Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileKanpai Club
Houston, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Kanpai Club pours a creative Asian-inspired cocktail list with drinks like Last of the Oaxacans and Matcha Whisky Sour, alongside a focused Japanese beer and sake selection. House wines are simple but affordable, and the bar runs daily happy hours with $7 cocktails. A promising neighborhood spot for adventurous drinkers.
- What should I order?
- Try the Last of the Oaxacans (mezcal, tequila, guava, lime) or the Sock It Ume Highball (Toki whisky, pickled plum, ginger). For beer, the Kyoto Matcha IPA offers a bold choice. Sake fans can explore the Black Yuzu Junmai.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking unusual ingredients like pandan and ube, sake curious drinkers, and fans of Japanese beer will find plenty to explore. The daily happy hour attracts those looking for value.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails range from $12 to $14, with happy hour specials at $7. Beers are $5 to $12, sake $6 to $17, and non-alcoholic drinks $3 to $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu leans into Asian flavors—genmaicha, yuzu, shishito, and matcha—across a compact but thoughtful list. The Japanese beer and sake selection reinforces the theme, and the dual happy hours keep it accessible.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative Asian-inspired cocktails with unique ingredients like genmaicha, yuzu, and shishito. Menu includes clarified milk punch and highballs.
Menu strengths
- — Creative, Asian-inspired cocktail menu with unique ingredients.; Multiple happy hour periods offering discounted cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Last of the Oaxacans: Mezcal, tequila, corn liqueur, guava, lime, $14
- — Matcha Whisky Sour: Toki, bourbon, matcha, lemon, lime, angostura, aquafaba, $14
- — TLC: Genmaicha infused Cachaça, shochu, lime, strawberry, $14
Pricing: $12-$14; $7 during happy hour
Wine
Basic house wine selection including red, white, rosé, and sparkling. Limited but affordable options.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a selection of house wines and sparkling options.
Pricing: $7-$8 per glass
Beer
Focused Japanese beer list featuring Echigo, YO-HO Brewery, Hitachino, and Asahi, including specialty IPAs and ales.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection of Japanese beers with various styles.
Standout selections
- — Kyoto Matcha IPA: 8.5% abv, $12
- — Hitachino White Ale: 5.5% abv, $10
- — Asahi Super Dry: 5.2% abv, $5
Pricing: $5-$12 per bottle
Nonalcoholic
Limited non-alcoholic options including green teas, ramune, Mexican Coke, and a lychee mocktail.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a few non-alcoholic options including a mocktail.
Standout selections
- — Cold Brew Green Tea, $3.50; Lychee Mocktail, $7
Pricing: $3-$7
Spirits
Diverse spirits used in cocktails, including Japanese whisky, mezcal, and shochu. Sake selection includes various types and brands.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse spirits selection including Japanese whisky and sake.
Standout selections
- — Black Yuzu Junmai: Shibata Shuzo, 8% abv, $17
- — Funaguchi Gold: 200ml, 19% abv, $10
Pricing: Sake $6-$17; other spirits not individually priced
How it sits with the food
The bar is associated with Hando, a sushi restaurant, so the cocktails and sake naturally pair with sushi and Japanese small plates. The Matcha Whisky Sour's earthy notes could complement savory dishes.
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