Kidilum — Line, Wait & How to Get In · Flatiron, NYC

//The line

The Infatuation reports that when Kidilum first opened, its own staff "tried to walk in. No dice" — an early sign of how quickly the Flatiron South Indian spot became tightly booked. Per the guide, reservations are released two weeks in advance, dropping daily at 11am, but availability doesn't move predictably: the outlet notes "there always seem to be clusters of reservations available on random days," meaning refreshing the booking page can surface unexpected openings, including same-day tables.

The Infatuation's advice for landing a table is to stay flexible on timing — diners willing to eat as late as 9pm on a Sunday reportedly have better odds than those fixed on prime Friday or Saturday slots. For walk-ins, the guide says the restaurant keeps a bar open where "the full menu is served," giving latecomers a route around the two-week reservation wall, though it isn't guaranteed given the outlet's own experience being turned away.

Kidilum's own site directs all bookings to Resy and does not publish a walk-in or waitlist policy of its own, which makes The Infatuation's on-the-ground account the most detailed public record of how the reservation system actually plays out in practice.

//When the line peaks

11am reservation drop, 14 days out, sells out quickly, per The Infatuation Clusters of last-minute openings appear at random on the Resy page — worth refreshing, per The Infatuation Later seatings (e.g., 9pm Sunday) are reportedly easier to land than prime weekend times, per The Infatuation

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

//Getting in

Reservations: Reservations release on Resy 14 days in advance, dropping daily at 11am; limited walk-in seating at the bar only, per The Infatuation.

Walk-ins: Bar seating only, full menu served; not guaranteed, per The Infatuation.

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//FAQ

How long is the wait at Kidilum?

Kidilum doesn't run a traditional walk-in wait line — its Resy reservations get booked up fast after each release, and The Infatuation reported that even its own staff couldn't walk in when the restaurant first opened ("tried to walk in. No dice"). Guests willing to take off-peak seatings, like 9pm on a Sunday, or refresh Resy for last-minute cancellations reportedly have the best odds, per the same report.

Does Kidilum take reservations?

Yes — Kidilum books exclusively through Resy, per the restaurant's own site and The Infatuation's reporting. New tables are released two weeks (14 days) out, dropping daily at 11am, according to The Infatuation.

Can you walk into Kidilum?

Limited walk-in seating is available at the bar, where the full menu is served, per The Infatuation. That said, the guide's own experience shows walk-ins aren't always successful, especially soon after opening, so it isn't a guaranteed option at busy times.

When do Kidilum reservations open?

The Infatuation reports Kidilum releases new tables two weeks (14 days) ahead, dropping daily at 11am. The same guide notes that checking back throughout the day can turn up newly opened slots, including same-day availability.

What's the best time to try for a table at Kidilum?

Per The Infatuation, flexibility pays off — diners willing to book later seatings, such as 9pm on a Sunday, reportedly have an easier time than those targeting prime weekend slots, since Resy availability comes in unpredictable clusters.