A modern Korean BBQ spot from the team behind Her Name is Han, popular enough in Koreatown that walk-ins commonly face an hour wait.
15 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016



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The Infatuation's Koreatown guide flags Take 31 as popular enough that walking in without a reservation risks 'an hour' wait for a table.
The guide frames it as a reservation-first venue: it explicitly tells readers to book ahead if they want to skip the wait, positioning Take 31 alongside other in-demand Koreatown BBQ spots.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Recommended to avoid an hour-long wait, per The Infatuation
Walk-ins: Accepted but can mean up to an hour wait without a reservation
Without a reservation, The Infatuation reports you can expect to wait around an hour for a table.
Yes — The Infatuation explicitly recommends making a reservation to avoid the wait.
Walk-ins are possible but The Infatuation warns you may wait about an hour during busy periods without a reservation.
Sources: The Infatuation