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Matcha bar · East Village, ManhattanNO. 634 / 851

Choji

A tiny 46 E 8th St matcha bar that runs a kiosk ordering system to manage crowds drawn by its viral fig cream matcha, per Yelp listing coverage.

46 E 8th St, New York, NY 10003

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//The line

Choji is described as a small space that 'can get quite busy,' with the shop recommending off-peak visits to snag a seat, per its Yelp listing. The crowding is tied to demand for its fig cream matcha, which went viral on social platforms.

To manage the flow, Choji uses a kiosk ordering system rather than counter service, per Yelp, which lets customers take their time on orders even as the small space fills up during busy stretches.

//When the line peaks
Yelp notes the cafe 'can get quite busy,' advising off-peak visits to find a seat; no specific hours given.

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

//Getting in

Walk-ins: Walk-in, order at kiosk; no reservations offered, per Yelp listing.

//FAQ
How long is the wait at Choji?

No specific wait time is published, but Yelp describes the tiny East 8th Street space as getting 'quite busy,' with off-peak visits recommended to get a seat.

Does Choji take reservations?

No reservation system is mentioned; Choji operates as a walk-in kiosk-order matcha bar, per its Yelp listing.

Can you walk into Choji?

Yes, it's walk-in only with kiosk ordering, though the small space can get crowded during busy periods, per Yelp.

Sources: Yelp - Choji

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