How to get a reservation at Lei

Lei, Chinese in Chinatown
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SnagRes rechecks this Resy calendar throughout the day. Last checked November 4, 2026.

Lei takes reservations on Resy. SnagRes watches its calendar and sends an alert when a table opens.

How hard is it to get a table at Lei?

What is the best way to book Lei?

  1. Check what is open at Lei right now. Start with the calendar on this page. It shows each of the next 30 days with its current status, so you know whether anything is bookable before you open Resy.
  2. Set an alert instead of refreshing. Cancellations arrive at no set time. Star Lei on SnagRes and you get an alert when a table appears, with a link straight to Resy.

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Frequently asked questions about booking Lei

How hard is it to get a reservation at Lei?
Lei books through Resy. SnagRes watches its calendar and sends an alert when a table opens.
What time do Lei reservations open?
Most Resy restaurants book on a rolling window. One new day appears at the far edge of the calendar each night, and cancellations return tables at no fixed time. We have not measured a fixed drop time for Lei, so we do not give one. Off-schedule drops and cancellations still show up in our checks.
Where is Lei?
Lei is a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown, New York City.
Which booking platform does Lei use?
Lei books on Resy. Most Resy restaurants book on a rolling window. One new day appears at the far edge of the calendar each night, and cancellations return tables at no fixed time.
Can you walk in at Lei?
Sometimes. We track reservations rather than walk-ins, so we cannot see a live count at Lei, but many rooms hold a few seats early or at the bar. Call ahead to ask; for a set time, star it and we will alert you when a reservation opens.
Is using a reservation alert legal?
Yes. SnagRes only tells you a table has opened; you make the booking yourself on Resy, under your own name. It does not resell tables, hold them with bots or book for you, which is where resale and auto-booking services cross the line.
Does SnagRes book Lei for me?
No. SnagRes tells you the moment a table opens at Lei and links you to Resy with the date filled in, and you finish the booking yourself. It never signs in to your account, so the account stays in good standing.

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