The original NYC outpost of a cult Sichuan chain with a devoted following The Infatuation compares to sports-team fandom.
98 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003



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The Infatuation's Sichuan guide says the East Village original 'gets very busy but the food comes out quickly,' pointing to steady crowding rather than a defined wait time. The chain overall has, per the guide, 'as many super fans around NYC as a professional sports team,' which helps explain the consistent demand at this flagship location.
The restaurant takes reservations through Resy, giving diners a way to skip whatever walk-in crowding does build up. The Infatuation doesn't specify whether walk-ins are turned away at peak times, so the safer bet at busy hours is booking ahead.
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Reservations: Accepts reservations via Resy, per The Infatuation.
No specific wait time is reported, but The Infatuation says the East Village location 'gets very busy,' though food comes out quickly once seated.
Yes, via Resy, per The Infatuation's guide.
The Infatuation doesn't specify walk-in policy directly, but given the location 'gets very busy,' booking ahead on Resy is the safer option.
Sources: The Infatuation