NoMad's pocket-size sushi counter Sendo, known for high-quality, budget-minded omakase, is gearing up for a bigger stage in Greenwich Village. The team has filed plans for a second, significantly larger outpost that would land in a second-floor space at 43 West 8th Street, giving the brand far more breathing room than its original sliver of a spot.
What the filing shows
According to What Now New York, the paperwork spells out a 900-square-foot, second-floor space at 43 W. 8th St with a total of 29 seats. That breaks down to 14 at tables and 15 at a bar. The filing also notes plans for beer and wine service, a notable shift from the strictly counter-focused setup at the original NoMad location. What Now New York reports it has reached out to the restaurant for comment.
About Sendo
Sendo opened in NoMad as a tightly run, chef-led sushi counter, with its official address listed as 876 6th Avenue on the restaurant's own site, Sendo. The spot leans into a Tokyo-style approach, with short omakase sets, imported rice and a minimalist room that keeps the focus on the fish. That formula has earned the counter praise for delivering high-quality sushi at approachable prices, per Condé Nast Traveler.
Why it matters for Greenwich Village
A 900-square-foot, 29-seat, second-floor outpost is no small expansion for a concept that started as a tiny counter, and it would give Sendo room to juggle both tables and a proper bar. That combination can be hard to pull off in the Village, where restaurant spaces are famously tight. The NoMad original has already punched above its weight, even hosting a high-profile pop-up with Tokyo chef Hidefumi Namba, a sign that the concept can draw serious attention well beyond its small footprint, per Eater.
No opening date is listed in the public filings, and What Now New York reports it has reached out to the team for confirmation. We will update with timing and menu details as they surface.
