NYC · Greenwich VillageNear impossiblePublicly reported
Carbone
Italian-American · $$$$ · Resy
30 days out at 10:00 AM ET
East Village · unverified · $$$$
When do Kabawa reservations open?
Kabawa is a dining room in East Village. Tables are booked on OpenTable. 14 days in advance. The time of day is not stated on the page.
Reservations open
14 days in advance. The time of day is not stated on the page.
This comes from the restaurant's own page. Schedules still change, so confirm before the drop.
The secrets
Insider tips
OpenTable opens 14 days ahead for parties up to eight. Corkage is $50 a bottle, one bottle a person at most, and it does not cover a wine already on the list. A full buyout goes to hello@kabawa.com.
Last checked October 18, 2026. Paraphrased from public sources. Policies change, so confirm with the restaurant.
How hard, and why
Tough · 3/5
Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin.
An editorial estimate, not a feed from Resy or the restaurant, and not a guarantee. City ranking · How drops work
The details
- Booking platform
- OpenTable
- Notify / waitlist
- Not confirmed
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed
- Official site
- momofuku.com/restaurants/kabawa
- Last verified
- 2026-10-17
Plan the night
Ask the concierge for a full evening built around Kabawa, with a backup if the drop goes fast.
Plan with the conciergeSources: primary. Info as researched Oct 2026.
Questions
When do Kabawa reservations open?
14 days in advance. The time of day is not stated on the page.. Source status: From the restaurant's own page. Confirm on the booking page before the drop.
How do you book Kabawa?
Kabawa books via OpenTable.
Does Kabawa take walk-ins?
Walk-in policy is not confirmed. Check with the restaurant.
How do people get a table at Kabawa?
OpenTable opens 14 days ahead for parties up to eight. Corkage is $50 a bottle, one bottle a person at most, and it does not cover a wine already on the list. A full buyout goes to hello@kabawa.com.
Does Midnight Table sell reservations?
No. We send alerts and help you plan and book. Every reservation is made in your own name on the restaurant's own platform, and we never resell tables.
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