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An Indian restaurant in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City alleged that an Indian family vandalised its premises and intimidated staff after being asked to stop their child from throwing tissues. The restaurant shared CCTV footage online, though the family's version is unavailable and the allegations remain unverified

An Indian restaurant in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City has accused an Indian family of vandalising its premises and threatening employees after staff intervened over the alleged misbehaviour of their child.

The incident reportedly occurred at Bombay Bites HCM, a well-known Indian restaurant in the city's District 1 tourist hub. In a post shared on Instagram, the restaurant claimed the confrontation began after its staff politely asked the parents to stop their child from throwing tissues around the dining area, following which the situation allegedly escalated.

CCTV footage from the restaurant shared by the restaurant shows the child throwing tissues and his father throwing items from the table to the ground. The man can also be seen pushing a staff member at the eatery. However, his wife can be seen trying to pacify him.

"Let us be very clear: A restaurant is not a playground. Our staff are not targets for anger or entitlement. And influence does not place anyone above basic manners. Civic sense means teaching children accountability, respecting public property, and understanding that rules exist so everyone can enjoy the space safely and comfortably. When these values are ignored, it affects workers, other guests, and the business as a whole," Aishwarya Khanna Singh, the restaurant's owner, wrote on Instagram.