Looking for a New York City restaurant open late enough to host your whole group? Ichibantei in the East Village serves its full Japanese menu until last orders at 2:30 AM every night (we close at 3 AM) — one of the few late-night group dining options near Union Square.
Why Late-Night Groups Choose Ichibantei
Kitchen open until last orders at 2:30 AM: There’s no limited late-night menu — the full lineup of izakaya bites, katsu curry, donburi and teishoku sets is available right up to last orders at 2:30 AM. Great for groups arriving after a show, concert, sporting event or shift.
Room for groups: We seat up to 25 on our upstairs floor (a semi-private mezzanine), up to 40 with a ground-floor buyout, and up to 65 with a full-restaurant buyout. For a standing late-night party of up to 130, see Studio Hundred, our event space upstairs.
One block from Union Square: Located at 100 3rd Avenue in the East Village. The 4/5/6, L, N/Q/R/W and PATH lines are all a short walk away.
Full bar until close: Sake, Japanese whisky, beer, wine, highballs and shochu are available throughout the late-night window.
Group pricing: Prix-fixe group courses at $60 or $75 per person, consistent day or night — no late-night surcharge. Buyout minimums quoted on request.
Late-Night Group Menu
Group courses include a welcome drink, shared izakaya appetizers (edamame, gyoza, karaage, agedashi tofu and similar), a choice of mains (katsu curry, donburi or teishoku — vegan and gluten-free available), rice, and dessert.
Late-Night Group Dining FAQ
What time does the kitchen close?
Last orders are at 2:30 AM every night, and we close at 3 AM.
Is the full menu available late at night?
Yes — there’s no separate limited late-night menu.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are part of normal service — just tell us with your inquiry.
How far in advance should we book?
Two weeks is comfortable for smaller groups; about four weeks for a full-floor buyout. Shorter notice can sometimes be accommodated — please ask.
Book a Late-Night Group Dinner
Share your date, group size and end time and we’ll reply within 24 hours. Request a quote & check your date → · info@ichibanteiny.com
Explore other group formats: birthdays & celebrations, corporate dinners, or private dining & group events.
Ichibantei · 100 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 · Mon–Wed 5 PM–3 AM · Thu–Sun 11 AM–3 AM