Private dining & group events at Ichibantei

Ichibantei is an intimate Japanese restaurant near Union Square and the East Village, open late every night until 3 AM. Our upstairs floor is a natural fit for group dinners, celebrations and private events — and can be reserved exclusively when you want the whole space to yourselves.

The space

  • Seated dinner: around 28–32 guests on our second floor.
  • Standing / mixed reception: up to 50 guests.
  • Private buyout: reserve the entire upstairs floor for a fully private experience — ideal for parties of about 20 or more.

We don’t have a separate enclosed private room. Instead, the upstairs floor gives you a semi-private setting for smaller groups, or a completely private one when you buy it out.

Menus & pricing

Group bookings are served from one of our two prix-fixe course menus — $60 or $75 per person — built around Japanese comfort food: ramen, donburi, katsu, curry and teishoku sets, with vegan and vegetarian options available on request. A full upstairs buyout is available for larger groups — share your headcount and occasion and we’ll put together a quote and recommend the right course.

Great for

  • Corporate dinners & client entertainment
  • Birthday celebrations, graduations & rehearsal dinners
  • After-parties & live performances — we’re open until 3 AM, so the night can keep going

Plan your event

AV and equipment can often be arranged — just ask and we’ll talk through what your event needs. We recommend booking ahead for course menus and full buyouts, especially on weekends. To check a date, tell us your group size, preferred course ($60 or $75) and the occasion.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can you host?
Around 28–32 for a seated dinner, or up to 50 for a standing / mixed reception on our upstairs floor.

Is there a private room?
Not an enclosed room, but you can buy out the entire second floor for a private event — best for groups of about 20 or more.

How much does it cost?
Group menus are prix-fixe at $60 or $75 per person. Full-floor buyouts are quoted on request — just tell us your date and group size.

Do you have vegan or vegetarian options?
Yes — vegan and vegetarian courses are available on request, including our vegan katsu curry.

How late are you open?
Until 3 AM — which makes us a great spot for after-parties and events with live performances.

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