A food vlogger was refused service at a restaurant and the incident sparked a storm on social media. The whole incident started when the vlogger ordered spring rolls and the restaurant owner told her that she would not be served. But the vlogger got her money back and the owner was worried about negative comments that could hurt her business.

A video of the confrontation went viral on X (formerly Twitter). The vlogger looks confused as the owner explains his decision. The owner was disappointed; She said she appreciated the compliments in person, but was afraid the vlogger would later post a negative review online. He added, “Main tum logo se dur rahta hun” (I keep my distance from people like you) to indicate that he will not engage with creators he deems harmful.

Kalesh b/w A Food Vlogger and a Shopkeeper (Context in the Clip) pic.twitter.com/7B7MSJXQs0

— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) October 23, 2024

Viewers are discussing the incident. But many sided with the restaurant owner, who said he had the right to defend his business against negative publicity. People commented on social media that ‘They fully support the tradesmen on this issue’ and ‘I wish every shop owner would act the same way’. Some even said that it was a lesson in responsibility for creators, even though the vlogger got content from it.

It’s a reminder of the growing friction between local businesses and food vloggers, whose reviews can carry huge public weight. As more and more restaurants try to understand the implications of online feedback for small businesses, this could be a cautionary tale for both parties.