Hotel Defends Pricey Noodle Dish After Tourist Complaint

Tourist’s $10 Noodle Complaint Sparks Outrage, Hotel Explains Buffet Setup

A Chinese tourist’s video complaining about a 68 yuan ($10) bowl of noodles at Xi’an Hyatt Hotel’s Xiuqiao Chinese Restaurant went viral, causing an online stir. The bowl allegedly contained only one noodle and two scallions. The hotel responded, stating that the restaurant is a buffet, and the noodle dish actually costs 48 yuan ($7) with unlimited refills. The hotel explained that the tourist had requested a large bowl and could have asked for more noodles. Following the hotel’s clarification, the tourist deleted the video due to online backlash.