Overview

• A social media influencer publicly criticized Lucky Ramen and Sushi for refusing a free meal in exchange for promotion, sparking a viral exchange.
• The restaurant responded with playful jabs, emphasizing that they value paying customers over exposure.
• The influencer argued that they deserved free meals for their promotional efforts, threatening not to support the restaurant.
• Social media users and other restaurants joined the conversation, mocking the influencer's sense of entitlement.
• The incident highlights the growing tension between restaurants and influencers over the value of social media exposure.