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43-45 43rd St, Sunnyside, Queens, NY
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Cardamom, run by a Goan chef, is profiled on Eater NY's Indian restaurants map for its Goan-cuisine specialties, and Yelp reviewers describe the small dining room filling up at peak times, with one reviewer reporting the restaurant 'was full' and having to wait roughly 10 minutes outside for a table.
Other Yelp reviewers note the kitchen 'takes its time' with dishes like the Goan fish curry and tandoori shrimp, suggesting waits can stem from cooking pace as well as room capacity; one reviewer who had a reservation noted there was no wait since only a few tables were occupied at that time.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Walk-ins reported, though the room can fill up at peak times per Yelp reviews
Yelp reviewers report waits of around 10 minutes outside when the small dining room is full, though a reviewer with a reservation found no wait during a quieter stretch.
Reservations appear to be accepted based on a Yelp reviewer who booked ahead, though the restaurant's formal policy isn't documented.
Yes, walk-ins are common, but Yelp reviews note the small room can be full at peak times, leading to a short wait outside.
Sources: Yelp - Cardamom Indian Cuisine