10/26/09

Overpriced, forced to eat with fingers!

by maincoon81

This place was just the worst ethnic food experience I have ever had. We went there for a friend's birthday and were not told how much the experience was. For $30 you get a series of appetizers that you have to eat with your fingers (they refused to let me have a spoon). You have to eat things like shredded beats, mashed potatoes, and couscous with your fingers. No flat bread to scoop or anything. Disgusting with swine flu going around! The entree was overcooked and not very flavorful at all. The "entertainment" was a sub par belly dancer that left after she figured out that we weren't going to tip her right then. It took a good 20 minutes between courses, so our five course meal took 2 hours! Our bill was $360 for 7 people, and for that price you can go to a really awesome Indian restaurant where you can at least eat with a spoon. Horrible experience! I honestly think it should be illegal not to post prices on your menu, as well.

• Pros: Neat atmosphere
• Cons: Expensive, food unflavorful, messy

02/17/09

If you can't handle that many people, don't try to sit that many people

by BopsyKitten

Just like everyone else I made reservations thinking they would treat me and my date like Moroccan royalty, instead they made it more than clear that everyone in the restaurant was putting them out. I made reservations a month ahead of time for Valentine's day. When I got there no one was there in the waiting room but customers. And since she was so overwhelmed we would have to figure out ourselves who was to be sat next.

When its finally our turn the server takes three couples back to what was a hallway with tables. She seats each couple while the rest of us wait in this crowded hallway, in the way of other servers trying to pass out food. When its finally my turn I get say at an unfinished, homemade table with NO TABLECLOTH. We climbed into the table, practically sitting on the laps of the people next to us.

In about 5 minutes the busboy brought us some water. We asked if we could get a tablecloth.Then another waiter comes about 10 minutes latter to take our drink order. We order a bottle of wine and ask for a TC. After this the lady to our right offers us one of hers. Then about 5 minutes latter, our wine comes. I debate not having them open it till I GET A TABLECLOTH, but the waitress was very nice and at least looked like she was listening to my request. More time passes and no TC. The lady next to us is ready to take her food off her table to give us one of hers. But at this point its matter of principle.The guy came to wash our hands - again we ask - NO sorry, Just they are very, very busy. The fifth time we ask we finally get a greasy tablecloth.

Then the soup comes. And mine has a inch long pointed shard of bone in it.

The busboy claims to be the manager. We explain the issues we had asking 5 times for a tablecloth and then get a bone in the soup. He 1st says it wasn't a bone, but that isn't gonna fly cause at that size you could see the marrow. Then he says its lamb and lentil soup and WE SHOULD EXPECT BONES. What????

• Pros: Homophibic, unclean, unsafe, rude
• Cons: Horrific service, uncomfortable pack in like sardines, and when was the last time they washed those pillows

11/10/08

My fav birthday place!

by ess1125

This is one of my all-time fav places to eat! I go here every year for my b-day and never regret it. I definately think that there are things you should know going in:

*Leave the kids at home!!! Unless you have super adventerous kids-they probably won't like the food.

*Be prepared to try new food-there's no burgers or steaks here!

*Yes, you may have to wait-even though you made a reservation. Since they do thier best to schedule the belly dancers and the "tea performers" at the end of meals, it's important thet they seat a certain area at the same time. Your wait maybe extended if others have not shown up on time or they need to fill an area.

*You have to sit on the floor! Yes there are plenty of super comfy pillows but the service (5 courses) is super long. If you can't sit for that long-you might skip it.

All-in-all it's super fun, the food is yummy and you definately won't forget your experience!

• Pros: new, exciting, entertaining, happy/full tummy
• Cons: the wait