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Controversy Erupts Over Extra Charge for Customizing Kimbap Ingredients

The picture has nothing to do with the article. Getty Image Bank The owner of a kimbap restaurant that became controversial after being informed that he had to pay an extra 2,000 he earned to remove ham from the ingredients used in kimbap, posted a statement on social media.

On the 16th, Mr. A, a restaurant owner, posted on his social media and announced, “We have decided not to act according to the opinion and taste of each customer. We will give you a standard recipe.”

First, Mr. And, saying, “I’m so sorry that I can only say thank you to the customers who gave me lots of sticks and carrots regardless of their age, generation, and occupation.”

Mr. A said, “When making kimbap, if you tell us your personal preference to omit an ingredient, we will fill in the blank with other ingredients.” He added, “Customers who have paid extra for the last 7 years who know this have said nothing.

He said, “I didn’t know it would be a big inconvenience for new customers,” and “I think deeply about the tastes of new customers, and I gratefully accept the criticism and criticism for not u take into account, and I reflect deeply on it.”

Previously, it became known online that the restaurant announced that an additional fee would be charged if ham was omitted from the kimbap ingredients, sparking controversy among netizens.

According to the ordering screen of Mr A’s kimbap restaurant delivery app, if you omit some ingredients included in the kimbap, such as ham, pickled radish, and meat, you must pay an additional 2,000 won. For carrots, an additional 3,000 won is added.

The content of the messenger conversation Mr A had with a customer was also revealed. When the customer asked, “Is it true that 2,000 won are added to pull the ham?” Mr replied. And, “This is the first time I ask this, so I don’t know how to answer. Because ingredients are removed, other ingredients are added.”

The customer then said, “I was just asking to have the ham removed,” and added, “This is the first time I’ve been to a store where I was charged more for asking for an ingredient.”

Mr A then responded, “It’s not an addition, you get money instead of removing ingredients. Instead, other ingredients are added. It’s really amazing that you say this for that,” and “I don’t think even at a young age students would do this.” I have picked it up.

Jang Ji-min, Hankyung.com guest reporter newsinfo@hankyung.com

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