A New Dorp Cantonese dim sum hall that fills quickly on weekends and can produce waits even on weekday mornings.
366 New Dorp Ln, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Per Yelp reviews of Precious Island Dim Sum, the restaurant "can get busy on the weekends if you do not arrive before 11am" and "gets crowded very quickly especially on weekends."
The crowding isn't strictly a weekend problem — one reviewer on Yelp reported waiting 20 minutes for a table even on a Monday at 11am, suggesting demand can spike outside peak days too.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservations accepted, per search listings.
Walk-ins: Common; arriving early recommended per reviewer reports.
Daily 10am-10pm, per search listings.
Arriving before 11am helps on weekends, per Yelp reviews, though one reviewer reported a 20-minute wait even on a Monday at 11am.
Yes, reservations and takeout are offered, per search listings; call ahead to book.
Walk-ins are common, but Yelp reviewers say arriving close to opening improves the odds of a table, especially on weekends.
Sources: Yelp