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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brenda Goh and Sophie Yu

Hot pot chain responds after two men urinate in broth

  • Two men urinated in a hot pot broth at a Haidilao outlet in Shanghai, China.
  • Haidilao, a major hot pot chain, confirmed the incident and acknowledged the distress caused to customers.
  • Over 4,000 diners will receive compensation, though the exact amount hasn't been disclosed.
  • The company admitted to a lack of training procedures that led to the incident going undetected.
  • Police have detained two 17-year-old men, and Haidilao has filed a civil lawsuit.
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