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536 E 5th St, New York, NY 10009
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Tripadvisor reviewers report that arriving around 1pm can mean a 'standing room only' line with all tables and bar spots already taken, a function of the restaurant's tiny footprint — reviewers describe it as having only about 14 seats around an open kitchen.
One reviewer advised visiting closer to 5pm for a quicker bite before the dinner crowd builds, while another noted the space is easy to overlook entirely since it's tucked away and 'extremely ducked-off,' which can work in a diner's favor for avoiding the worst of the line, per Tripadvisor.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Walk-in counter; small ~14-seat space can mean standing-room lines at peak lunch hours per Tripadvisor reviewers.
Reported open daily 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM per Tripadvisor listing details.
Reviewers on Tripadvisor describe arriving around 1pm to find a standing-room-only line with every table and bar seat taken, though exact wait times aren't specified.
No reservation information is established by available sources; the small, roughly 14-seat space suggests it likely operates on a walk-in basis.
Yes, it's a walk-in ramen counter, though Tripadvisor reviewers note it can mean standing in line during peak lunch hours given its small size.
Sources: Tripadvisor - Minca Ramen Reviews