Kaitei
A basement bar beneath Ika Ramen on Benson's Maple Street, with street-art decor and a Japanese-leaning cocktail list. Drinks mix whiskey, unfiltered sake and lychee boba, and Japanese whiskey is a focus. Intimate and best for a date or a small group.
Kaitei is the basement speakeasy beneath Ika Ramen & Izakaya on Maple Street in Benson. Omaha Magazine describes it as Ika's speakeasy and notes that it is a good spot to wait for a table when the ramen restaurant upstairs is busy, with waits on Friday and Saturday nights that can run long.
Our listing describes street-art decor and a Japanese-leaning cocktail list. Drinks mix whiskey, unfiltered sake and lychee boba, and Japanese whiskey is a focus. The press describes the bartenders as skilled at creating fun, inventive drinks, in keeping with the Japanese-influenced menu of sake, rice beer and mixed drinks upstairs.
The room is intimate, so it is best for a date or a small group rather than a large party. Plan it as either a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap after ramen. The bar's only official presence is its Facebook page, so check there for current hours and any special nights.
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Good to know
- Located in the basement below Ika Ramen
- Good place to wait for a table at Ika on busy nights
- Check the Facebook page for hours
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Hours, menus and prices come from Kaitei’s own website and can change, so check with them before you go. Back to Bars & Nightlife