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59 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
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Cafe China, a Bib Gourmand-recognized Sichuan spot, is 'known to have a wait' that 'can reach up to an hour,' according to Postcard's guide, which strongly recommends booking ahead for both lunch and dinner.
A supplementary web search corroborates the pattern, putting wait times in the 40-to-60-minute range and noting that reservations are essential and bookable via Resy for parties up to 15 before 5:30pm.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Strongly recommended, bookable via Resy
Walk-ins: Accepted, wait can reach up to an hour
Per Postcard's guide, the wait 'can reach up to an hour' for walk-ins, with a supplementary search putting typical waits around 40-60 minutes.
Yes — Postcard's guide says reservations are strongly recommended for both lunch and dinner, and they can be booked via Resy.
Walk-ins are possible but should expect a wait of up to an hour, per Postcard's guide, since reservations are strongly recommended.
Sources: Postcard guide to Cafe China · Resy - Cafe China