We decided on tongue, brains, sweetbreads and hawashi from the appetizer menu at Kabab Cafe. We weren't impressed with the food but taste will always be subjective. I am more concerned with exposing the owner?s deceptive tactics. On the menu, the items were listed at $9 & $7. When we received the bill, the tongue/brain/sweetbreads were listed at $14 and hawashi at $12. I asked why the dishes were so much more than listed, Ali obnoxiously answered ""That portion is two! You think you get that much when you pay for one""? By the time I realized we got ripped off I had already paid along with a hefty tip (instinctive tipping). For that split second, I accepted his explanation instead of questioning his skewed logic. DO NOT EMPOWER THE OWNER BY GETTING RIPPED OFF! DON'T tell yourself its ok to be overcharged because the food is good, or Ali is nice, this business practice would never fly at any other restaurant we go to. I will be leaving this review on every possible web resource I can find in hopes of arming future diners with some protection against this cutpurse.
Pros: Interesting menu, rare ingredients at a glance
Cons: Owner seems to have no shortage of victims
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