India, Feb. 24 -- A ramen shop in Kyoto, Japan, sparked controversy after its owner offered a cash reward for identifying two customers who left a negative review. The restaurant, TOYOJIRO, is known for its highly rated Jiro-style ramen, but its owner took to Instagram to publicly vent his frustration over the critical feedback. The post, which quickly gained attention, called for information on the reviewers, offering a monetary incentive to anyone who could help track them down. The move raised ethical concerns and fuelled debate over how businesses should handle online criticism.

The owner's now-deleted post included a photo of the two men, along with a reward for anyone who could identify them. According to reports, he also issued a ...