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8305 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
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Reviewers on Yelp describe a line that forms inside the restaurant, with one diner noting that "with all the people standing on line it seemed smaller than it really is" despite the restaurant having a decent number of tables. Another reviewer specifically called the pork-scallion steamed dumplings "worth the 10-15 min wait," putting a rough number on the delay during busy stretches.
Experiences vary by visit: some Yelp reviewers report that despite visible crowding, "we never had to wait for a table," and service is described as fast and efficient once seated. One diner summed up the tension bluntly, saying they loved the dumplings but hated the line, suggesting the wait is a known trade-off regulars accept for the food.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Walk-in only, per Yelp reviews
Open Monday, Wednesday-Sunday 11am-9pm; closed Tuesdays, per search listings
Yelp reviewers cite waits of roughly 10-15 minutes during busy periods, with the line sometimes forming inside the restaurant, though some diners report being seated without delay.
No reservation system is mentioned in available reviews; it operates as a walk-in, order-at-will neighborhood spot.
Yes, it's walk-in only; expect to possibly queue inside during peak times per Yelp reviewers, though service moves quickly.
Sources: Yelp