Ichibantei Menu

At Ichibantei, an authentic Japanese comfort-food restaurant and izakaya in the East Village, NYC (100 3rd Ave, near Union Square), our menu spans Japanese classics: donburi rice bowls (oyako don, gyu don, katsu don), Japanese curry rice, katsu (chicken katsu & tonkatsu), karaage fried chicken, chicken nanban, hamburger steak (hambagu), udon, cold ramen, kushikatsu skewers, and izakaya small plates. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available, and lunch is served daily from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Lunch Special

Served daily 11:00 am – 3:30 pm. Add an Ontama (onsen) egg +$3.

• Nanban Don – Fried chicken thighs, amazu (sweet & sour) sauce, tartar sauce, rice, mixed salad ($15)
• Gyu Don – Angus ribeye, chopped fresh wasabi, rice ($15)
• Saikoro Steak Don – Angus ribeye, onion sauce, rice, mixed salad, sesame seeds ($15)
• Karaage Don – Fried chicken thighs, rice, mixed salad, lemon ($15)
• Tuna Zuke Don – Tuna (rare), ontama egg, rice, chopped seaweed, sesame seeds ($15)
• Oyako Don – Chicken thighs, onion, eggs, fish broth, rice, chopped seaweed ($15)
• Curry Rice – Vegan curry, rice, radish pickles, parsley ($15)
• Niku Udon – Angus ribeye, udon noodle, fish broth; choice of raw or grilled beef; toppings yuzu, lime/wasabi, scallion ($15)
• Hiyashi Cold Ramen – Egg noodle, cucumber, tomato, bean sprouts, wakame seaweed, ontama egg, sesame seeds, soy & sesame base sauce (add Shabu pork +$4) ($15)

Rice Bowls (Donburi)

Comes with rice & miso soup.

• Oyako Don – Chicken thighs, onion, dashi broth, eggs, chopped nori seaweed ($22)
• Chicken Katsu Don – Chicken katsu, eggs, dashi broth, chopped nori seaweed ($24)
• Katsu Don – Kurobuta pork katsu, eggs, dashi broth, chopped nori seaweed ($24)
• Tuna Zuke Don – Tuna, dashi sauce, ontama egg, chopped nori seaweed, wasabi ($25)
• Tamago Don – Tofu, onion, dashi broth, eggs, chopped nori seaweed ($20)
• Sauce Katsu Don – Kurobuta pork katsu, cabbage, katsu sauce, sesame seeds (ontama egg +$3) ($24)
• Gyu Don – Angus ribeye, soy sauce blend, wasabi (ontama egg +$3) ($24)

Japanese Curry Rice

Add an Ontama egg +$3.

• Curry Rice – Vegan curry, radish pickle ($20)
• Karaage Curry – Fried chicken thighs, curry sauce, radish pickle ($25)
• Beef Curry – Angus ribeye steak, curry sauce, radish pickle ($28)
• Pork Katsu Curry – Kurobuta pork katsu, curry sauce, radish pickle ($26)
• Chicken Katsu Curry – Chicken katsu, curry sauce, daikon radish ($26)

Entrées

Comes with rice & miso soup.

• Chicken Nanban – Fried chicken thighs, amazu (sweet & sour) sauce, tartar sauce, mixed salad ($21)
• Karaage – Fried chicken thighs, salt & pepper, lemon, mixed salad ($20)
• Teriyaki Chicken – Fried chicken thighs, teriyaki sauce, mixed salad ($21)
• Garlic Chicken – Fried chicken thighs, garlic sauce, mixed salad ($21)
• Chickenchup – Fried chicken thighs, demi-glace sauce, mixed salad ($21)
• Grilled Chicken – Grilled chicken thighs, yuzu kosho paste, mixed salad ($24)
• Chicken Katsu – Panko-breaded fried chicken cutlet, katsu sauce, karashi mustard, shredded cabbage ($24)
• Tuna Steak – Lightly seared tuna, garlic sauce, sesame oil, mixed salad ($27)
• Ichibantei Steak (7oz / 11oz) – Angus ribeye steak, cabbage, bean sprout, onion sauce ($30 / $40)
• Tonkatsu – Panko-breaded fried Kurobuta pork loin cutlet, shredded cabbage, katsu sauce, karashi mustard ($24)
• Pork Ginger (Shogayaki) – Kurobuta pork belly, onion, ginger sauce, mixed salad ($22)
• Pork Yakiniku – Kurobuta pork belly, onion, yakiniku sauce, mixed salad ($22)
• Tonteki Pork Steak – Kurobuta pork loin, demi-glace, garlic chips ($25)
• Hamburger Steak (Hambagu) – 50% ground angus beef & 50% ground Kurobuta pork patty, wedge fries, broccoli, demi-glace sauce ($24)
• Cheese Hamburger Steak – Hamburger steak, cheese, wedge fries, broccoli, demi-glace sauce ($26)
• Wafu Hamburger Steak – Hamburger steak, bean sprout, shiso leaf, daikon radish, onion sauce ($26)
• Minced Katsu (Menchi Katsu) – 50% beef & 50% pork patty, panko-breaded cutlet, shredded cabbage, katsu sauce, karashi mustard ($24)
• Beef Sukiyaki – Angus ribeye prime steak, soft tofu, shiitake mushroom, shirataki noodle, napa cabbage, negi, jidori egg (each additional egg +$3) ($36)

Noodles (Udon & Ramen)

• Kitsune Udon – Simmered lightly fried tofu with mochi kinchaku ($22)
• Niku Udon – Angus prime beef with dashi broth (extra beef +$5); choice of raw or grilled beef; toppings yuzu, lime/wasabi, scallion ($22)
• Hiyashi Cold Ramen – Egg noodle with cucumber, tomato, bean sprout, ontama egg ($20)
• Kitsune Curry Udon – Simmered lightly fried tofu and mochi kinchaku in curry dashi broth ($24)
• Beef Curry Udon – Braised beef with curry and dashi broth (extra beef +$5) ($24)
• Shabu Cold Ramen – Hiyashi cold ramen noodles with Kurobuta pork belly ($24)

Kushikatsu (Deep-Fried Skewers)

Minimum order 3 skewers. All skewers are deep-fried in crispy panko batter and served with house-made tonkatsu sauce.

• Onion – Sweet onion ($4)
• Lotus Root – Crunchy lotus root slice ($4)
• Eggplant – Japanese eggplant ($4)
• Japanese Yam – Crispy Japanese mountain yam ($4)
• Shishito Pepper – Mild Japanese green pepper ($4)
• Sausage – Juicy pork sausage ($5)
• Pork – Kurobuta pork loin ($5)
• Beef – Angus beef cube ($6)
• Tuna – Lightly marinated tuna cube ($6)
• Shrimp – Black tiger shrimp ($6)
• Scallop – Hokkaido scallop ($7)
• Kushikatsu 5 Assortment – Chef’s choice of 5 skewers (mix of meat, seafood and vegetables) ($22)

Hot Appetizers

• Homemade Gyoza – Homemade dumplings (Kurobuta pork, garlic chive, scallion, ginger, garlic, cabbage); choice of pan-fried or deep-fried ($12)
• Agedashi Tofu – Fried tofu, shiso leaf, daikon radish, ginger; choice of fish or plant-based (vegan) broth ($8)
• Agenasu – Fried eggplant, shishito pepper, daikon radish, ginger; choice of fish or plant-based (vegan) broth ($8)
• Dashimaki – Rolled omelette, shiso leaf, daikon radish ($12)
• Karaage Appetizer – Fried chicken thighs, lemon ($12)
• Garlic Edamame – Edamame beans, garlic sauce ($8)
• Yuzu Shishito – Fried shishito pepper, yuzu salt ($8)
• Ichibantei Fries – Wedge fries, ketchup, wasabi mayo ($12)
• Sweet Potato Fries – Wedge sweet potato fries, ketchup ($11)
• Takoyaki – Octopus balls, takoyaki sauce, mayo, seaweed sprinkle, bonito flake, ginger pickle ($12)
• Shio Takoyaki – Octopus balls, sesame oil, salt, mayo, chopped nori seaweed, lemon ($12)

Cold Appetizers

• Edamame – Edamame beans, sea salt ($6)
• Takowasabi – Fresh octopus, wasabi ($6)
• Yakko Tofu – Cold tofu, shiso leaf, ginger, dashi sauce ($7)

Salads

• Yamitsuki Cabbage – Fresh cabbage, shiodare sauce ($8)
• Green Salad – Mixed lettuce, seasonal greens, tomato, sesame dressing ($8)
• Seaweed Salad – Vinaigrette wakame seaweed ($6)

Dessert

• Umeshu Jelly – Umeshu plum jelly (contains alcohol) ($10)
• Earl Grey Panna Cotta – Panna cotta fused with Earl Grey, whipped cream ($12)
• Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries – Creamy vanilla panna cotta, mixed berries sauce, mint ($12)
• Matcha Pudding – Matcha green tea pudding, kuromitsu syrup, whipped cream, red beans, kinpaku (gold leaf) ($13)

Sides

• Miso Soup – Organic miso, bonito dashi, seaweed ($3)
• Rice ($4)
• Ontama Egg ($3)
• Tartar Sauce ($3)
• Sesame Dressing ($3)
• Garlic Sauce ($3)
• Wasabi Mayo ($3)
• Onion Sauce ($3)
• Teriyaki Sauce ($2)
• Katsu Sauce ($2)

Full Menu (PDF)

Browse our complete food and drink menus below.

Japanese Food Guides

New to Japanese comfort food? Explore our guides:

• Oyakodon: the Japanese chicken & egg rice bowl
• Japanese rice bowls (donburi) explained
• Chicken katsu & tonkatsu guide
• Karaage: Japanese fried chicken
• Japanese noodles: udon & cold ramen

Menu FAQ

Does Ichibantei have a lunch special?

Yes. Ichibantei serves a daily lunch special from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm, featuring donburi rice bowls, katsu, and Japanese curry rice.

Are there vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options on the menu?

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available across the menu, including a fully vegan katsu curry. Please let your server know about any dietary needs.

What kind of food does Ichibantei serve?

Ichibantei serves Japanese comfort food and izakaya dishes: donburi rice bowls (oyakodon, gyudon, katsudon), Japanese curry rice, chicken katsu and tonkatsu, karaage, udon, cold ramen, kushikatsu skewers, and small plates.

Where can I see the full Ichibantei menu?

The full food and drink menus are available as downloadable PDFs on this page, and the complete menu is served at our East Village location at 100 3rd Ave, near Union Square.