"Why Haven't They Given Extra Broth Yet?" Couple Customer Throws Tantrum and Upsets Part-Time Worker by Spilling Udon

Refund Demanded from Part-Timer While Boss Was Away
After Refusal, Customer Taps on Chest

A self-employed business owner shared a story about the trouble caused by rude customers who made a mess on the table by pouring food because the broth was not brought quickly enough. On the 5th, a post titled "I've experienced all sorts of things" was uploaded to the online community 'Apeunikka Sajangida,' mainly used by self-employed and small business owners. The author, Mr. A, who runs a restaurant, opened by saying, "Have any owners experienced something like this?" and added, "A couple ordered two bowls of udon and soju."

A story was shared about a self-employed business owner who faced difficulties due to rude customers who poured their food onto the table, creating a mess, simply because the broth was not brought quickly enough. On the 5th, a post titled "Experiencing All Kinds of Things" was uploaded on the online community "Apeunikka Sajangida," mainly used by self-employed and small business owners.
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Mr. A explained the situation, saying, "The customer asked for more broth in just one bowl, so I gave both bowls more than the regular amount, but they still said it wasn't enough and asked for more. So I said, 'Since you're drinking soju, I'll bring you some freshly boiled broth,' but they demanded it immediately, so I brought the broth and filled the bowls." He continued, "The female customer seemed upset for some reason, and while they were bickering, I stepped away to take a phone call. Meanwhile, she started causing trouble with the part-time worker. Even though the male customer wanted to leave, the female customer threw noodles onto the table with chopsticks, went out, came back, and poured soju on the table. Then she said something to the part-time worker and poured both bowls onto the table and even scooped the seasoning sauce onto the table," explaining how the restaurant became a mess.

Their misconduct continued afterward. The female customer repeatedly hit the part-time worker's chest and demanded a refund, while the male customer threatened the staff by mentioning reviews of the restaurant. After finishing the phone call and returning, Mr. A checked the CCTV footage based on the part-time worker's report and eventually called the police. The police who arrived were shocked to see the restaurant in disarray and the floor. One officer even asked how much it would cost to replace the artificial turf flooring.

Finally, Mr. A said, "I tried to serve generously so that no one would say the food was cheap or tasteless, making everything myself and boiling it, charging 6,500 won per bowl of udon to give the feeling of a 10,000 won meal," adding, "No matter how much I think about it, I can't understand what part made the customers so angry." Netizens commented, "I hope they get caught, fined, and properly punished," "They'll probably call crying soon asking for leniency," "Why do people cause trouble in someone else's restaurant after drinking?" and "Make sure the part-time worker goes to the hospital and gets a medical certificate."

Meanwhile, causing disturbances and misbehavior in a restaurant can be considered obstruction of business. According to criminal law, anyone who obstructs a person's business by spreading false information or by other deceptive means or force can be punished with up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 15 million won.