A kosher-certified, fully vegetarian Chinese dim sum restaurant in Chinatown known for mock-meat dim sum served without reservations.
77 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013



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HappyCow notes the restaurant does not take reservations — 'no reservations, so prepare to wait a bit for a bigger group at busy times' — meaning it runs strictly first-come, first-served (HappyCow).
HappyCow describes it as 'often a crowded restaurant' that nonetheless keeps 'extremely fast service,' with the review noting that even on busy nights, waits typically don't exceed 20 minutes.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: No reservations accepted
Walk-ins: Walk-in only, first-come, first-served
Mon-Thu & Sun 10:30am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-11:00pm
Even on busy nights, waits typically don't exceed about 20 minutes, per HappyCow, thanks to fast table turnover despite frequent crowding.
No — HappyCow reports the restaurant does not accept reservations, so larger groups in particular should expect to wait at busy times.
Yes, it operates walk-in only, first-come, first-served, per HappyCow, with fast service keeping lines moving even when the room is crowded.
Sources: HappyCow