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76-20 Woodside Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373
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Khao Kang's hot bar is described by Hell Gate NYC as replenished frequently because of the constant flow of customers, and the cafeteria-style setup — pick from the steam pans, get plated, pay before sitting — keeps a steady stream of diners moving through rather than a static line, per Hell Gate's coverage of the spot.
The cash-only policy, confirmed by multiple listings including its Yelp page, is the main friction point diners report; there is no widely reported formal wait-list or queue, but the counter can back up briefly during the lunch rush as trays are refilled, per Hell Gate NYC's description of the 'constant flow' at the steam table.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: No reservations; walk-in cafeteria service
Walk-ins: Yes, walk-in only
Reported open Mon-Sat 11am-7pm per online listings
No formal wait times are reported; it operates cafeteria-style with a steam table that's constantly refilled due to steady customer flow, per Hell Gate NYC, so any backup is at the serving counter rather than a hostess line.
No reservation system is reported anywhere in coverage; it's a walk-up, order-at-the-counter cafeteria format.
Yes — it's walk-in only, cash-only cafeteria service where you select dishes from the hot pans and pay before sitting, per Yelp and Hell Gate NYC.
Sources: Hell Gate NYC · Yelp