The East Village original location of a Sichuan mini-chain praised for fiery, authentic cooking and fast-moving service despite constant demand.



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The Infatuation reports that the East Village location 'stays busy, and it's tough to get a table without a reservation, but the servers move extremely fast,' per its guide to the best Sichuan restaurants in NYC.
The guide notes the restaurant accepts reservations through Resy and suggests booking ahead for guaranteed seating, or visiting the Flushing location instead if you'd rather skip the reservation hassle, per The Infatuation.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Accepted via Resy
Walk-ins: Possible but competitive without a reservation
No specific wait time is reported, but The Infatuation says the East Village location 'stays busy' and getting a table without a reservation is 'tough.'
Yes — The Infatuation reports the restaurant takes reservations through Resy, and recommends booking ahead.
Walk-ins are possible but competitive; The Infatuation notes it's tough to snag a table without a reservation, though the fast-moving servers help turn tables quickly.
Sources: The Infatuation