South Korean cafe’s US$1.35 ‘toilet without ordering’ menu flush with criticism

2026-03-19 - 06:02

A social media post showing a cafe charging 2,000 won (US$1.35) for restroom use without a purchase has sparked heated debate online in South Korea. The image featured a screenshot of a self-order kiosk displaying a menu item reading “restroom use without ordering”, priced at 2,000 won per person per visit.