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138-23 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
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At this Flushing outpost of the Chinese hot pot chain, the line process is a two-step ritual: chef Simone Tong, in the Resy Guide to Flushing Chinatown, describes it as "you have to line up to get a ticket, then line up to get in" — and adds "it's worth it."
Haidilao is known for occupying the wait with amenities rather than just a hostess stand; per the Resy guide, the chain offers guests manicures and massages while they wait, turning the queue itself into part of the draw.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Ticket-based queue, per Resy guide
The Resy Guide to Flushing Chinatown doesn't cite a specific number of minutes, but describes a double queue — first for a ticket, then to get seated — with amenities like manicures offered to pass the time.
The source consulted doesn't address reservations; it describes a walk-in, ticket-based queuing system rather than a booking process.
Yes — per the Resy Guide to Flushing Chinatown, walk-ins take a number to join a two-stage line, with games and manicures offered while waiting.
Sources: Resy Guide to Flushing Chinatown