Kolkata’s bustling Park Street turned into a flashpoint of controversy after a YouTuber accused a trendy bar-restaurant of serving him beef masquerading as mutton. Police acted decisively, arresting the implicated staffer from Olypub on Saturday following a complaint from Sabyasachi Chakraborty.
The drama unfolded Friday night when Sabyasachi and his companions settled in for mutton steaks at the popular spot. What they received, however, sparked immediate suspicion. A taste test confirmed their fears: beef. In a bold move, Sabyasachi recorded the ensuing argument with the staff, including the manager’s ill-timed smile, and posted it online.
‘We ordered mutton, but got beef!’ Sabyasachi vented in the clip, invoking his Brahmin identity to emphasize the insult. The video’s rapid spread amplified public fury, with BJP’s Kiya Ghosh leading the charge. In a fiery post, she decried the incident as targeted harassment of Hindus, imagining the backlash in reverse scenarios.
Authorities wasted no time. A senior officer revealed that a formal FIR has been filed, and probes are delving into kitchen protocols and staff training at Olypub. Was it a simple mix-up or something more sinister? Questions linger as the investigation deepens.
This episode highlights vulnerabilities in restaurant operations, where high-volume service can lead to errors with profound consequences. For Sabyasachi, it’s a personal violation; for the wider community, a reminder of enduring culinary taboos. As Kolkata’s food lovers weigh in, the city grapples with balancing culinary innovation and tradition.
