So far this year, I have visited 13 US cities eating sushi along the way. I dined at Kenichi's a few weeks ago and I have to say that the food is incredibly fantastic. I couldn't get enough of the Red Snapper and Salmon Roe sushi, as well as the Edamame and Black Cod Mizosuke. I realize that Austin is a college town, and Texans in general like to consume massive amounts of alcohol. But when the waitress, and several bartenders kept asking if I wanted anything to drink other than water, I felt it was a bit overkill. Regardless, after I paid my tab, I left (as always) a 15% gratuity to the sub-total. However, the server added an additional $5.00 to her tip which I found to be most unprofessional. I left a voicemail to the general manager a few days later, but have yet to receive a call back or email. Just so you know (and as a rule of thumb in the US), tipping is often left to the discretion of the dining patron. 15% is considered the minimum of a decent tip (sub-total) which most believe 15% should be tipped for the grand total. I consider this move a theft, and could rant and rave about it. But I'm not. I'm just not going to return and will go out of my way informing the general public and friends who frequent Kenichi's to keep tabs on your gratuity...
Pros: Excellent Food
Cons: Not-So Excellent Wait Staff
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