Luo Yonghao vs Xibei: The Pre-Made Dish Controversy Shaking China’s Restaurant Industry

The Chinese restaurant industry found itself at the center of a national conversation this week as technology entrepreneur Luo Yonghao (罗永浩) and restaurant chain Xibei (西贝) engaged in a very public dispute over the use of pre-made dishes in upscale dining establishments. What began as a critical social media post quickly escalated into a full-blown corporate crisis, raising fundamental questions about transparency, consumer rights, and the future of China’s food service industry.