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restaurant · Lower East Side, ManhattanNO. 1613 / 1966

Kisa

A 38-seat Korean restaurant on the Lower East Side known for reservations that book up within a week of dropping and walk-in lines of 20-25 people at peak.

Allen and Houston Streets, Lower East Side, New York, NY

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//The line

Resy's guide to Kisa reports reservations drop 15 days out at midnight and book up within the week, with roughly one-third of the restaurant's 38 seats held for reservations and prime 7-8:30 p.m. slots the first to go (Resy, Sept 2024).

The remaining two-thirds of seats are walk-in only, and Resy reports typical walk-in waits run 20 to 25 people once the doors open at 5 p.m., with Saturdays and Sundays the busiest (Resy, Sept 2024).

//When the line peaks
Reservations drop 15 days out at midnight (Resy) 7-8:30 p.m. prime slots go fastest (Resy) Saturday-Sunday busiest for walk-ins (Resy)

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

//Getting in

Reservations: Partial — about one-third of seats reservable via Resy, dropping 15 days out at midnight.

Walk-ins: Yes — about two-thirds of seats held for walk-ins starting at 5 p.m.

Dinner daily 5:00-10:30 p.m.; weekend lunch (Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) is walk-in only.

//FAQ
How long is the wait at Kisa?

Resy reports typical walk-in waits of 20 to 25 people once the restaurant opens for dinner at 5 p.m., especially on weekends (Resy, Sept 2024).

Does Kisa take reservations?

Yes — Resy reports reservations for about a third of Kisa's 38 seats drop 15 days out at midnight and typically book up within the week (Resy, Sept 2024).

Can you walk into Kisa?

Yes, Resy reports roughly two-thirds of the restaurant is held for walk-ins starting at 5 p.m., with waits of 20-25 people at peak (Resy, Sept 2024).

Sources: Resy Blog

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