Le Souk Inc
(212) 777-5454
47 Avenue B
New York,
NY
10009
40.7228
-73.9828
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City, Downtown
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No respect to their customers or their own employ
by 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.
- Pros: Food is decent
- Cons: Over rated, over priced
"If you are looking for a great vibe, they got it"
by 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.
- Pros: Good food, great ambience
- Cons: Parking is tough around here
I love this place
by 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
- Pros: Fun times
- Cons: wish they had 10 floors
BEST SPOT ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
by Lesoukrox
February 26, 2009
I dont care what any other review says. You have to go there to experience it and judge for yourself. But in my opinion EVERY single time i go, whether its a monday night, wed night, or sunday night..i Always have a blast..Great great music...cool down to earth friendly people. Drinks could be a lil better but hey alcohol is alcohol. the decor is fab..i love the whole arabic loungy type look. It has two floors...the bottom is usually a house/ravey type vibe and the top has your arabic/hip hop/ pop /old school house spinning. And everyone i have brought gets hooked..must be for a reason ;-)
The Meatpacking District comes to Alphabet City!!
by circlechange333
January 31, 2009
If you want an experience typifying the demise of this neighborhood-ie, you are a meathead/floozie-Le Souk is for you. Met at the door by a thoroughly ridiculous wannabe w/ a clipboard, who turned me away apparently b/c I didn't comport w/ her B&T notion of coolness. I tried to explain that I used to come here 8 yrs ago when the place was actually cool-needless to say, this was unavailing. Sigh. It's a horror show now - stay away.
Easy to get into... too easy..
by evilly
January 25, 2009
Yes its true, Le Souk does not have a very discriminating door policy.. but perhaps they should. Yes its important to let cute girls into your club.. but who are the cute girls supposed to talk to when all the men are unattractive, creepy, old or just plain weird? This spot has good music, great potential, and perhaps was a hot spot several years ago, but sadly the clientele has gone downhill. If you are going to have a velvet rope and a bouncer outside your club why not utilize them?
Not worth the wait
by CL16
January 18, 2009
First of all I will say the food wasn't bad. The service though was awful. It took over an hour to get our food and it took 20 minutes to get seated even with reservations. I was concerned with the cleanliness of the place, not being able to see my food in the dim lights. Well my fears were confirmed when I saw a large rodent on my way to the bathroom. A couple on their way back saw it too and turned the other way towards the exit. I was so disgusted after that it ruined my evening. I didn't wanna go back to my table and ruin a birthday dinner so I said nothing. I have never written a review before but having a rodent come running towards me at a restaurant is worth sharing. This place is probably full of them for that thing to come out while such a large crowd was there.
Rude, Snotty, and not worth my time or money...
by Mag108
January 05, 2009
I called Le Souk to inquire about bringing some friends there for my birthday. The person who answered the phone was completely stuck up. She was talking down to me as if I was a moron. I did not appreciate her condescending tone and asked to speak to a manager... turns out, she was the manager. I don't have time for places as SNOTTY as Le Souk.
Fantastic Experience
by JPizzle
January 05, 2009
Great food, great music, and great vibes. Tough to get in if you don't know someone or if you don't make reservations early but it's definitely worth it. I smoked hookahs, got libated, and had a great time.
- Pros: Music, Ambiance, Decor, Food, Belly Dancers
- Cons: Long Lines, Difficult to get tables
The Best New Years Eve Party Ever
by davidruick
January 03, 2009
We Got to Le Souk at 8:30 pm and the Restaurant is Full with Happy Party goers . The Staff at the door did a good job getting every one in after check in New years Eve Tickets and our ID's . The music was very good on each floor of the Restaurant there was some big world famous name DJ playing there . My party knew the names I am not familiar with DJ names But the Music was Great . Every one had very good and The Vibe was Amazing .Thank you Le Souk For Ringing 2009 in Happy Mood .
- Pros: Evey Thing
