Award-winning chef steps down from new SF restaurant amid social media drama
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Award-winning chef steps down from new SF restaurant amid social media drama
""Our chef's behavior was unacceptable and he is no longer part of the team as a co-owner, a chef or in any other way," read the post from Kis Cafe."
""I just left a restaurant collaboration crying," she said in the video, which currently has 9.3 million views."
""That behavior does not reflect the remainder of our team. We want to create a space that's welcoming and respectful to everyone. In this instance, we failed to do so.""
"Since the TikTok video, Kis Cafe has been review-bombed and currently has a one-star rating on Google Maps."
Kis Cafe has fired its chef and co-owner Luke Sung following a video by influencer itskarlabb, where she described feeling disrespected during a collaboration. The influencer's TikTok video gained 9.3 million views and led to widespread speculation about the restaurant's identity, which Kis Cafe later confirmed. The restaurant issued a statement apologizing for Sung's behavior and expressed commitment to creating a welcoming environment. Following the incident, the cafe faced backlash with a surge of negative reviews and low ratings across online platforms.
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