The incident was shared on social media by a customer after visiting the Happy Dad Tea restaurant in the city of Haikou, Hainan province, China.
A meticulously set table, surrounded by a railing and labeled “VIP Table,” was presented. Upon closer inspection, the customer noticed the names of several celebrities. These were “idols” participating in the popular reality TV show Keep Running, an adaptation of the famous South Korean program Running Man, as reported by 8days.
Apparently, this was the meal taken during filming. The restaurant had kept all the leftovers and displayed them on the table. According to customers, the dishes were left out all night, and small insects were even found clinging to them.
“They wanted to make it easier for fans to take photos, but leaving food outside all night like that is really unhygienic,” the person wrote.
Images of the scene quickly spread online, eliciting various reactions.
Some netizens suggested that the restaurant wanted to create an “experience for fans.” However, the majority criticized this approach, deeming it unhygienic and unnecessary.
Others also claim that, to attract customers, the restaurant could adopt an original culinary concept or create dishes inspired by celebrities, instead of keeping leftovers.
Following this controversial incident, the restaurant issued an apology and promptly cleaned the area in question.
A restaurant representative stated that it was an oversight in implementing the concept.
“Our staff didn’t think it through enough. Initially, we just wanted to create a photo area for fans but didn’t anticipate hygiene issues like the presence of flies and mosquitoes. We have now cleaned and disinfected the entire area,” said a restaurant representative.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nha-hang-gay-phan-no-khi-giu-do-an-thua-cua-nguoi-noi-tieng-de-khach-check-in-2502357.html
