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30 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001
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A Tripadvisor reviewer called it a "great spot for dinner if you find yourself in K town with no reservations," but noted a 40+ minute wait time; others describe it as able to "be crowded sometimes but is worth the wait" (Tripadvisor).
One diner reported being "squeezed in" during a busy Friday-night prime-time visit, and another experienced a roughly 20-minute delay for dumplings and noodles during a rush, consistent with the restaurant's tight, cramped seating (Tripadvisor).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Accepts reservations
Walk-ins: Possible but waits reported during peak hours
Open until 11:59 PM most nights (Sun 10am-10pm)
Reviewers on Tripadvisor cite a 40+ minute wait without a reservation during busy periods, and describe the spot as often crowded but worth it.
Yes — Tripadvisor notes the restaurant accepts reservations and offers table service, which reviewers recommend to skip the wait.
Walk-ins are possible, but Tripadvisor reviewers warn of long waits (40+ minutes) and cramped, squeezed-in seating during peak hours.
Sources: Tripadvisor