Planning a group dinner or party? At Ichibantei, an authentic Japanese restaurant and izakaya in NYC’s East Village, groups can dine three ways: Japanese prix fixe course menus (from $60 per person), relaxed family-style sharing, or à la carte with a $50 per-guest minimum. Course menus include appetizers, entrées and dessert and are recommended for smooth group service (advance booking required). Here’s how to build the right menu for your party.
Three ways to dine as a group
- Prix fixe course menus (from $60/person) – a set sequence of appetizers, a limited entrée selection and dessert. Premium courses run up to about $125+ per person. Best for predictable budgeting and smooth service for larger parties.
- Family-style sharing – izakaya-style plates brought to the table to share, great for a lively, social dinner.
- À la carte ($50 per-guest minimum) – everyone orders individually; ideal for smaller or more casual groups.
For groups, prix fixe or family-style usually works best — the kitchen can pace courses and everyone is served together.
What goes on a Japanese party menu
Japanese comfort food is built for sharing. Crowd-pleasing picks for a group include crispy karaage (Japanese fried chicken), homemade gyoza, kushikatsu skewers, and hearty mains like chicken katsu and tonkatsu or donburi rice bowls. Browse the full menu to pre-select dishes for your course.
Dietary options for mixed groups
Hosting a mixed group? Our menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free-friendly options (for example vegan curry, agedashi tofu with a plant-based broth, edamame and salads), so most diets can be accommodated. Let us know your group’s needs when you book and we’ll help shape the course.
How many guests & where
Group menus are available for parties of 11+ guests (typically 11–50 seated) in our upstairs dining room, with flexible setups from a reserved section to a full-floor buyout. Larger receptions may be possible by inquiry. For step-by-step help, see our guide to planning a group dinner or private event, or visit the private events page.
Book by occasion
Ready to plan? Jump to the page that fits your event:
- Private events & group dining (overview)
- Group dining in the East Village
- Private dining near Union Square
- Corporate dinners
- Birthday parties for large groups
- Holiday parties
- Rehearsal dinners
- Graduation parties
- Cocktail receptions & full buyouts
- Late-night group dining
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer a set menu for groups and parties?
Yes. Ichibantei offers Japanese prix fixe course menus from $60 per person (premium courses up to about $125+), including appetizers, entrees and dessert. Course menus require advance booking.
Can we order family-style for a group?
Yes. Family-style sharing is a popular format for groups, with izakaya-style plates brought to the table to share. A la carte is also available with a $50 per-guest minimum.
Do you have a buffet for parties?
We do not serve a self-serve buffet; instead we offer set prix fixe courses and family-style sharing, which give groups a similar all-included experience with table service.
Can you accommodate vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free guests?
Yes, our menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free-friendly options. Please tell us your group’s dietary needs when booking so we can tailor the course.
What is the minimum spend for a group?
A la carte group dining has a $50 per-guest minimum spend. Prix fixe course menus start at $60 per person. Final pricing is confirmed when you inquire.
To plan your group dinner or private event, check availability on our private events page or call 917-965-2327. Prices and options are confirmed when you inquire.
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