Restaurant that doesnt allow tipping. What do you think?

We travel a lot and have found the custom of not tipping unusual when we cross the pond.  I heard that a N.Y. Sushi restaurant was following it's Japanease counterparts and not allow gratuities. 




What do you think?  The restaurant boasts they pay their staff is adequately compensated and that gratuities aren't allowed.  I have always felt that tipping is a thank you that I want to do for outstanding service.  It's a reflection of the experience.  Even when traveling internationally I always leave a tip.


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Check out the restaurant in N.Y. that doesn't allow tipping.


http://consumerist.com/2013/06/07/nyc-restaurant-tells-customers-that-tipping-is-not-allowed/