A fried chicken restaurant in South Korea has gone viral after discovering that a delivery worker secretly ate part of a customer’s order before delivering it an act that has sparked outrage across social media.
The incident began when a customer complained that their fried chicken “looked like someone had already eaten it.” Upon reviewing security footage, the restaurant noticed a stark difference between the freshly packed meal and the one shown in the customer’s photo.
Before delivery, the chicken and sauce had been carefully separated. But when the order arrived, everything was mixed together, resembling leftover food. Realizing something went wrong during delivery, the restaurant contacted the food delivery platform only to be told that “compensation couldn’t be provided without direct proof that the delivery person had eaten it.”
“These delivery workers get free food by stealing bites saving money while still getting paid. It’s a win-win for them,” the restaurant owner told Korea JoongAng Daily, adding that he even sent an acquaintance to follow the suspected delivery woman.
According to the witness, the same delivery worker was later caught repeating the act with another customer’s order. Footage showed her wearing sanitary gloves and using chopsticks to eat from a malatang (spicy Chinese-style hot pot) before resealing the bag.
When confronted, the woman initially denied wrongdoing, claiming: “The customer canceled the order, so I just ate it.”
However, after being caught multiple times and questioned by police, she eventually confessed saying she did it due to “financial hardship.”
The restaurant owner rejected the excuse: “We’re all struggling to make a living. The thought of customers eating food that’s been tampered with is disgusting. The fact that she peeled off and reattached the tape so neatly shows it wasn’t her first time.”
After reporting the incident to the police, the restaurant owner shared his experience on social media under the post titled “A New Method of Stealing Food During Delivery.”
The post quickly went viral, drawing thousands of comments from angry netizens:
- “This is so unhygienic how can anyone trust delivery food again?”
- “If you’re struggling, ask for help. Don’t steal from customers.”
- “Delivery apps must tighten their screening process.”
Many in the delivery community also joined the discussion, expressing concern that such behavior could damage the industry’s reputation.
While this incident shocked the public, it also highlighted a growing issue in South Korea’s booming delivery sector where long hours, low pay, and limited oversight can lead to ethical lapses.
As investigations continue, the delivery company involved has yet to issue an official statement.
Sources: Znews
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