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The Infatuation's guide to the best Sichuan restaurants in NYC says the East Village location of Szechuan Mountain House 'stays busy, and it's tough to get a table without a reservation' (The Infatuation).
The same guide notes that despite the crowding, 'the servers move extremely fast,' suggesting turnover is quick once seated (The Infatuation). It also points diners toward the chain's Flushing location as a lower-friction, reservation-free alternative (The Infatuation).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Effectively recommended — The Infatuation says it's tough to get a table without one at this location.
Walk-ins: Possible but difficult per The Infatuation; walk-ins compete for limited unreserved tables.
No exact wait time is reported, but The Infatuation describes the East Village location as staying busy enough that getting a table without a reservation is 'tough' (The Infatuation).
Yes — The Infatuation's coverage implies reservations are effectively necessary at this location to avoid a long wait (The Infatuation).
Walk-ins are possible but not favored; The Infatuation notes it's tough to snag a table without booking ahead, and suggests the chain's Flushing branch as an easier walk-in option (The Infatuation).
Sources: The Infatuation