Tourist’s $10 Noodle Complaint Goes Viral, Hotel Explains Refill Policy

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