Ant-topped dish lands Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant in legal trouble

A Michelin two-star restaurant in Seoul is under prosecutorial investigation for violating Korea’s Food Sanitation Act by serving dishes topped with edible ants. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Thursday, the restaurant’s owner, and the corporate entity have been referred to prosecutors for using ants in food preparations, a practice not permitted under current food safety regulations. The high-end fine dining restaurant, located in Gangnam District, gained popularity for its creative and globally inspired interpretations of Korean cuisine. Among its signature offerings was a sherbet dish topped with edible ants, which gained viral attention on social media for its tangy flavor and novelty. Customers praised the dish, with some describing the ant-enhanced flavors as “an upgraded experience” and others saying they were surprised by how “unexpectedly delicious” it was. However, under Korea’s Food Sanitation Act, the sale of food or additives that do not meet established standards is prohibited. Violations can result in up to five years in prison or fines oWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times