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92 Hester St, New York, NY 10002
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Hou Yi is a compact, all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant that recommends calling ahead or booking to guarantee a table, especially for larger groups, and weekend waits can stretch long according to reviews aggregated in search summaries citing the restaurant's own reservation page and customer accounts.
Saturday night waits have reportedly run up to about two hours per these reviews, with diners noting a 100-minute seating time limit once seated, so a long line outside doesn't always mean a fast turnover once tables open up.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservations encouraged, especially for larger groups; can be booked online or by phone.
Walk-ins: Accepted but may involve a long wait, particularly Saturday nights.
Saturday night waits have been reported at up to about two hours, according to aggregated customer reviews of the Hester St location.
Yes, Hou Yi has a dedicated reservation page and encourages calling ahead (212-966-3420), particularly for larger groups, per its own site and review summaries.
Walk-ins are accepted but may face a long wait on weekend nights; the restaurant recommends reserving ahead per its own booking page.
Sources: Hou Yi Hot Pot reservation page / aggregated review search