A pregnant woman in Sydney was horrified after finding a dead rat in her salad at a popular Japanese restaurant. The shocking incident occurred at Tatsuya West Ryde, where the woman had ordered a katsu don set—only to discover the revolting rodent in her half-eaten side dish.
The customer, identified as "DO" in a scathing Google review, said she had already consumed half of her meal before spotting the dead animal. "Just absolutely revolting and unacceptable," she wrote. Witnesses reported that other diners immediately left the restaurant in disgust.
The woman’s friend also left a one-star review, expressing outrage over the incident. "My pregnant friend found a disgusting feral dead rat hidden under her salad," the review stated. The restaurant faced further backlash when the woman’s husband, Daniel Kim, called the situation "absolutely disgusting."
Tatsuya West Ryde issued an apology, stating that the contaminated salad came from a pre-packaged supplier and that they were working with food authorities to investigate. "We are taking all necessary steps to prevent such incidents," the restaurant said. However, they also noted that Google reviews reflect personal opinions, not verified facts.
The incident has sparked fears over food safety standards in restaurants, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women. Will this lead to stricter regulations, or will diners simply avoid the eatery?
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