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37 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012
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Cocoron is a very small restaurant, seating roughly 20 people at most between a chef's counter and a few tables, and reviewers describe waits developing quickly on busy days (web search summary citing Foursquare/Wanderlog).
Some diners report waits of up to about 40 minutes during peak periods, and the common advice is to arrive 5-10 minutes before opening or get your name on the list early, especially for the signature Mera Mera dip soba (web search summary).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Walk-in counter and small tables; arrive early to avoid a wait
Reviewers report waits as long as about 40 minutes during busy periods at this small, roughly 20-seat shop.
Reservation policy isn't clearly established from available sources; the counter-and-small-table setup suggests limited or no formal booking.
Yes, but reviewers recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before opening or getting on the list early to avoid a wait for its small counter.
Sources: The Infatuation · Foursquare/Wanderlog via web search summary