I find it when you check MDE, you can often find last-minute ADRs even at popular restaurants. People cancel to avoid the no-show charge and then you can pick up the res.
Nine Dragons, we tried for the first time on our last trip in October...I think reservations are easy to come by. The food was delicious, especially the shrimp with garlic noodles, will definitely be back again to have that same dish! Beautiful restaurant, waitstaff was friendly, my bf and I had a great time!