Crowded every time I've gone, but it's worth the wait. The first major down side is parking is limited. If you go on the weekend, be prepared to walk. You will likely wait quite a while for a table too. The pepper steak is wonderful, but it is SPICY! I had to ask for a mild version. Figured that out the hard way.... And it is spicier the second day! I ended up with a blister on my tongue because of the spice. Mild version = awesome!