An underground Koreatown izakaya known for its packed, buzzy dining room and skewers-and-drinks scene.
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The Infatuation describes Izakaya MEW as an underground spot that's 'usually packed with people who look like they're having a good time,' and the restaurant prominently promotes a Resy booking link on its listing, signaling that reservations are the expected way in (The Infatuation).
Without a reservation, expect to wait for a table — commonly cited at around 30 minutes — with the scene getting notably tighter after 6pm on weekends as the crowd builds (The Infatuation).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservations available via Resy
Walk-ins: Walk-ins accepted but often a wait
Without a reservation, expect roughly a 30-minute wait for a table, with waits growing longer on weekend evenings after 6pm.
Yes — the restaurant's listing prominently features a Resy 'Reserve a Table' link, per The Infatuation.
Walk-ins are accepted, but the venue is 'usually packed,' so plan for a wait if you don't book ahead (The Infatuation).
Sources: The Infatuation