Le Souk Inc
(212) 777-5454
47 Avenue B
New York,
NY
10009
40.7228
-73.9828
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Le Souk Inc
The Owner
Le Souk Inc
Owner
Step into a truly authentic and enchanting North African experience. Seduce your senses with astonishing visual, oral, and tactile stimulation. Sibling Egyptian restauranteurs Marcus and Sam Jacob have brought the romance, cuisine, and majic of that exotic region to New York's East village with the opening of Le Souk Restaurant and Harem Lounge. Come experience the signature and seductive dining room, our expansive outdoor garden (conveniently covered when cold), a true Arabian tent complete with Ottomans, and our addictive and celebrated Harem Lounge. Experience dining and nightlife combined like you have never experienced before. You may find that 1001 nights will not be enough.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Hookahs and dim lighting evoke opium dens and harems. The staff is young and comely; the Middle Eastern pop music on the stereo is loud and fast. And just when you think a belly dancer is the only thing missing, voila: A scantily clad woman comes gyrating into the room. The menu includes the souk combination (tuna on a bed of vegetables), tagines, baklava and chocolate mousse cake.
User Reviews
dreamshore
April 06, 2009
My friend had a "going away" party. We had about 21-25 people that day. When we showed up at the restaurant, there was this girl sitting by the entrance and informed us that the restaurant is under "renovation" and sent all of us their joined restaurant Horus Cafe 2 blocks away (this place should be called "Horrible Cafe" ). We later found out from our party organizer that Le Souk did not called her about this until 3 hours before the reservation. Which puts me into suspicion that they probably got "shut down" by the cit due to some sort of violation. When we finally got through all the trouble going to the other location, we were greeted by a rude manager who insisted that we must wait at the bar until most of our party arrived. First of all, the bar was hardly a bar. it was only a 3 feet by 3 feet area. All of us were already annoying by the fact that we had to change location unannounced, and now we were forced to cramp at the bar even though we clear saw our tables are already set up. We should be buying drinks only if we feel like to, especially we already have reservation set with drinks. Finally, they sat us down after 80% of us showed up. The host of our party was the last to come since it was supposed to be a surprised party. While we were waiting (which was only about 10 min or so) the restaurant was being very inpatient and asked us if we were ready to order every other minute! The party menu we ordered was a $45 per person family style set menu. The food was decent but it was definitely not worth $45 in terms of portion or selection(chicken, vegies, rice...etc.). The manager sported his same rude manor when some of us had to stand up to let some people going to the restroom, he stormed over and tell us that " You have to sit down right now". We were stunned and felt like we were not being treated respectfully as their customers. At the end, each of us spend avg. of $75 per person. That's about $2000 for our party and we thought we should deserve some respect. But no, one of our friend needed to break a $20 bill. They refused to break the bill and told us that the bar was closed. What kind of lame reason was that?! The restaurant turns into a night bar after hour, how could they tell us that the bar was closed?! They just didn't want to do it for no apparent reason. I rarely leave a long negative review for any business, but if you have any respect for yourself, do not go to Le Souk or Horus Cafe. No one deserves to be treated that way at a restaurant you pay money to get the service anywhere.
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1Luv24
March 04, 2009
I don't know of too many places that has a great vibe like Le Souk does. I used to go a lot, years ago and I went recently and still had a great time. I have read some reviews about people having a hard time getting in. Although this may be true to some extent I think it is important to dress nice, look good and have a good crowd with you. I think this goes for most places... So the neighborhood is not the most pleasant, but that shouldn't stop anyone from coming to eat here and having a great experience! My advice for those having trouble getting in is, don't be cheap (I know times are hard, but...), make reservations, eat some tasty food then stay and have drinks the rest of the night while listening to great music and watching the belly dancers.
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kda77
March 02, 2009
This place is way to fun, for those that wrote negative comments I would find that weird when every time I've gone only but the best times;))) IT'S HARD TO GET IN IF: YOU LOOK BUSTED/HAVE A BUSTED LOOKING GIRLSFRIEND OF BOYFRIEND/SNEAKERS ON/ IF YOU LOOK BROKE HAHA WALK AROUND WITH A SAUSAGE CREW (WAY TO MANY GUYS) So with that said before you leave your house LOOK IN THE MIRROR !!!!! WOULD YOU GO OUT WITH YOURSELF SOBER???? OR DO YOU NEED A DRINK???? Le Souk keeping it real:))) and the bouncers Love them
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Know Before You Go:
Belly dancers shimmy Monday to Saturday at 8:30pm and 10pm. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Know Before You Go:
Belly dancers shimmy Monday through Saturday nights at 8:30pm and 10pm. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Message from Le Souk Inc
- Authentic Arabian Cuisine
- Belly Dancers
- Hookah Lounge
Step into a truly authentic and enchanting North African experience. Seduce your senses with astonishing visual, oral, and tactile stimulation. Sibling Egyptian restauranteurs Marcus and Sam Jacob have brought the romance, cuisine, and majic of that exotic region to New York's East village with the opening of Le Souk Restaurant and Harem Lounge. Come experience the signature and seductive dining room, our expansive outdoor garden (conveniently covered when cold), a true Arabian tent complete with Ottomans, and our addictive and celebrated Harem Lounge. Experience dining and nightlife combined like you have never experienced before. You may find that 1001 nights will not be enough.
