An East Village Thai restaurant reputed for being consistently packed on busy nights.



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Time Out's Best Thai Restaurants guide says 'you'll typically find this spot always packed on any given night,' describing steady, near-nightly demand rather than an occasional rush.
Despite the crowding, Time Out notes diners needn't worry because the restaurant does take reservations, pointing readers to book via Resy rather than plan on a walk-in wait.
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Reservations: Takes reservations via Resy, per Time Out
No specific duration is reported, but Time Out says the East Village location is 'typically... always packed on any given night.'
Yes — Time Out notes diners can book via Resy, easing the concern of walking in on a packed night.
Walk-ins aren't addressed directly, but given the reported nightly crowds, Time Out's guidance points toward reserving ahead via Resy.
Sources: Time Out New York