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135-38 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
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Eater NY's Queens Heatmap (updated July 6, 2026) describes Xiaozhan Rice Noodle as a tiny space where 'wait times can exceed an hour,' advising diners to go during off-peak hours to avoid the worst of it.
Yelp reviewers corroborate a split experience: noodle-soup orders tend to come out relatively fast (around 15 minutes), while skewer orders can take 30 minutes to an hour, suggesting kitchen-side bottlenecks compound the tight seating as the source of delay.
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Walk-ins: Walk-in only; no reservation system established by available sources.
Wait times can exceed an hour given the tiny dining space, according to Eater NY's Queens Heatmap; Yelp reviewers note noodle-soup orders come out faster than skewer orders, which can take 30 minutes to an hour.
No reservation system was established by available sources; it presents as a casual, walk-in noodle shop.
Yes, it's a walk-in restaurant, though Eater NY recommends going during off-peak hours since the small space can mean long waits at busy times.
Sources: Eater NY: Queens Heatmap · Yelp: Xiaozhan Rice Noodle