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Sichuan / Northern Chinese · Long Island City, QueensNO. 662 / 851

Hupo

A narrow, sleek Sichuan dining room in Long Island City that Michelin has continuously awarded a Bib Gourmand since 2021 for approachable, high-value regional cooking.

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//The line

Hupo has held the Michelin Bib Gourmand continuously since 2021, a streak the Michelin Guide's own restaurant page credits to consistent, high-value regional Sichuan cooking rather than a single flashy dish (Michelin Guide, Hupo restaurant page).

That demand shows up sharply by day and time: coverage describing the restaurant notes weeknights typically carry no wait at all, while weekend evenings after 6pm run 20-30 minutes, though two separate dining rooms mean walk-ins are usually accommodated even at peak (ZipPicks Hupo guide).

//When the line peaks
Weekend evenings after 6pm (20-30 minute wait reported) — ZipPicks Weeknights generally wait-free — ZipPicks

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

//Getting in

Reservations: Phone reservations accepted at (718) 255-6722.

Walk-ins: Generally accommodated across two dining rooms; weekend evenings after 6pm can mean a 20-30 minute wait.

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//FAQ
How long is the wait at Hupo?

Weeknights are typically walk-in with no wait, but weekend evenings after 6pm can run a 20-30 minute wait according to restaurant coverage (ZipPicks Hupo guide).

Does Hupo take reservations?

Yes, Hupo accepts phone reservations at (718) 255-6722, which is recommended to guarantee a table on busy weekend nights (ZipPicks Hupo guide).

Can you walk into Hupo?

Walk-ins are generally accommodated thanks to two separate dining rooms, though weekend evening walk-ins may face the reported 20-30 minute wait (ZipPicks Hupo guide).

Sources: Michelin Guide — Hupo restaurant page · ZipPicks — Hupo, Long Island City

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