I have dreams about those damned noodles! The flavors, the texture the waitstaff...delicious, delectable,awesome!
Sure, the wait is ridiculous. You can get on the list and they'll text you. No shortage of bars within walking distance while you wait. I'm not sure how long a larger group would actually have to wait. It seems like it would take forever. Word of advice, ditch the friends and eat solo if you have to or pick your favorite friend and share the goodness with a table for two.
It used to be relatively intimate and nice to have a conversation now, commonwealth is so unbelievably loud, my noodles were shaking to the beat of their bass. The food is worth it, it's ok.
I've gone with vegan and vegetarian friends who were perfectly satisfied.
In a world with chain restaurants and sauces piled atop mounds of mostly inedible goop, it stands apart with real flavors that taste like food....fantastic food!