Haidilao will compensate over 4,000 customers after two youths allegedly urinate into hotpot

Haidilao, China’s popular hotpot chain, has announced that it will compensate over 4,000 customers who dined at one of its Shanghai outlets after a shocking video surfaced showing two teenagers allegedly urinating into a hotpot broth.

Viral video shows teen standing on table & urinating into hotpot

A now-viral video captured the disturbing incident, which reportedly took place in a private room at the restaurant on 24 Feb.

In the clip, a teenager can be seen standing on the table, appearing to urinate directly into the bubbling broth. The table is littered with dirty dishes and half-finished drinks, suggesting that the group had just completed their meal.

Loud laughter can be heard in the background as the shocking act unfolds.

Outraged netizens condemned the behaviour, with many demanding legal action against those involved.

Haidilao staff failed to detect incident

On Wednesday (12 March), Haidilao revealed in a statement that ...