Bay Area Sushi Drama: How a TikTok Influencer Brought Down a Legendary Chef

Drama in the San Francisco culinary scene just hit a boiling point, and honestly, we’re here for it. 🍣
In a wild turn of events that could only happen in our beloved tech-meets-foodie metropolis, local chef Luke Sung is potentially closing his 17-year-old sushi restaurant Domo after a viral TikTok confrontation. What started as a seemingly minor interaction with a microinfluencer has snowballed into a full-blown industry takedown.
The TikTok Heard 'Round the Bay
Karla (@itskarlabb), the influencer at the center of the storm, gained over 100,000 followers after posting a tearful video about being ejected from KIS Cafe, a restaurant Sung was consulting for. The incident quickly spiraled, leading to the restaurant’s closure and Sung’s departure.
Cancel Culture Strikes Again
This isn’t the first time social media has impacted the Bay Area restaurant scene. Just last year, chef Geoffrey Lee stepped down from multiple restaurants after a similar social media confrontation. It seems the days of unchecked chef behavior are numbered.
What’s Next for Domo?
Rumors are swirling about Domo’s future. A handwritten sign suggests the restaurant might be closing, but kitchen staff hint at a potential two-week hiatus and ownership change. The San Francisco restaurant scene keeps us on our toes, and we’re totally here for the drama.
Stay tuned, food lovers – this story is far from over.
AUTHOR: pw
SOURCE: SFist