Renowned hot pot restaurant chain HaiDiLao, known for its exceptional service and strong customer loyalty, has found itself at the center of a major controversy after a shocking video surfaced online.
The footage, which has been widely circulated on Chinese social media, shows a man standing on a dining table and urinating into a simmering hot pot while onlookers laugh in the background.
According to reports from Chinese media, the incident occurred at a HaiDiLao branch in Beijing.
The disturbing act has ignited a wave of public outrage and condemnation.
HaiDiLao will pursue legal action
According to Creaders, in response to the controversy, HaiDiLao issued an official statement on March 6, condemning the act and confirming that they have reported the incident to law enforcement authorities in multiple locations.
The company pledged to fully cooperate with the relevant departments in tracing the individuals involved and emphasized that, regardless of whether the act was staged or real, they will pursue legal action against those responsible.
HaiDiLao further stressed that such behavior severely damages the restaurant’s reputation and that the perpetrators must be held accountable.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to upholding hygiene and food safety standards, reassuring customers that it will take all necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
