I don't mind the added gratuity *EXCEPT* that they quietly continue to include *another* blank field for ""tip"" on the credit slip without mentioning that it's already been added. Shame.
Second: Called ahead for a reservation - nobody answered the phone during open hours after many tries. Since their website's down I began to wonder if they'd closed.
Obviously not. The place was nearly empty, but they chose to seat us at a table with a shelf overhanging the table. We just moved the table away from the wall, but in a full house we would have been stuck. And, every time I've ever come here or Mekka, the service was very slow.
All that aside, I love the food here and miss the old MEKKA on the LES. Best dishes here are the Soul Roll, Shrimp Etoufee, and the best Mac n' Cheese I've ever had in the city.
Pros: food , food, food
Cons: Deceptive tip policy, slooooow
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