<div class="tldr">Sushi Ando, a 12-seat sushi counter on Orchard Street, opened its doors after midnight on June 8. The Lower East Side restaurant now sees regular lines past 2 a.m.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>Sushi Ando launched at 161 Orchard Street on June 8.</li>\n <li>The restaurant serves an omakase-only menu starting at 12:01 a.m.</li>\n <li>Lines begin forming around 11:30 p.m. on weekends.</li>\n</ul>\n\nThe Lower East Side has gained another late-night dining option with the June opening of Sushi Ando. The restaurant, located near the intersection of Orchard and Stanton Streets, started offering omakase service after midnight. Owner Kenichi Ando said the concept is intended for hospitality workers and night-shift diners.\n\nSushi Ando operates on a walk-in basis, with only 12 seats available at the counter. The omakase menu is fixed at $85 per person and consists of ten courses. According to staff, the majority of diners arrive between 12 and 1 a.m., with some waiting up to 45 minutes for a seat.\n\nArea residents and industry workers are among the regulars. Bartenders from nearby bars and kitchen staff from late-shift kitchens have been spotted dining in the early hours. Local business owners say the crowds have spilled outside on weekends, with lines starting as early as 11:30 p.m.\n\nThe menu includes seasonal fish such as Japanese snapper, uni, and mackerel, sourced from Toyosu Market in Tokyo. Sushi Ando closes its doors once the seating is filled for the final omakase round, usually around 2:30 a.m.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>What are Sushi Ando's hours and how late does it serve customers?</h2>\n<p>Sushi Ando begins service at 12:01 a.m. and typically closes after the last seating, around 2:30 a.m. The restaurant operates Thursday through Sunday nights. Walk-ins are accepted; reservations are not currently available.</p>\n<h2>How much does the omakase menu cost and what does it include?</h2>\n<p>The omakase menu at Sushi Ando is priced at $85 per person. It includes ten courses featuring seasonal fish, such as tuna, snapper, uni, and mackerel. Selections may change depending on the market supply.</p>\n<h2>Who is the typical customer at Sushi Ando after midnight?</h2>\n<p>Most diners are hospitality workers finishing late shifts, local residents, and patrons leaving nearby bars. Weekends see larger crowds, sometimes with lines outside before midnight. The seating is limited to 12 at the counter.</p>