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Taiwanese boba tea · Chinatown, ManhattanNO. 704 / 851

Chicha San Chen

A Taiwanese boba chain whose Chinatown shop drew months of block-long lines when it opened and still regularly sees a line out the door, per The Infatuation.

72 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013

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//The line

When the Chinatown location opened, lines wrapped around the block for months, and The Infatuation's review says it still regularly draws a line out the door. The good news, per that review: 'Expect the line to wind out the door, but rest assured that it moves quickly.'

The shop is walk-in only, with tablet ordering and text notifications when drinks are ready, according to The Infatuation. Free tea tastings every half-hour help pass the time for those waiting in line.

//When the line peaks
Consistent line out the door per The Infatuation, with an especially heavy stretch in the months after opening

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//Getting in

Walk-ins: Walk-in only, ordered via tablet, per The Infatuation.

//FAQ
How long is the wait at Chicha San Chen?

Expect a line out the door, but The Infatuation says it 'moves quickly' thanks to tablet ordering and text pickup notifications.

Does Chicha San Chen take reservations?

No reservations — it's a walk-in, order-at-the-tablet boba shop, per The Infatuation.

Can you walk into Chicha San Chen?

Yes, it's walk-in only; The Infatuation notes the line often wraps out the door but moves fast.

Sources: The Infatuation

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