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A debate over the "No Kids Zone" policies at upscale restaurants run by chefs from Netflix's hit show Culinary Class Wars has erupted. These restaurants, owned by some of the most popular contestants, have been criticized for prohibiting children, sparking intense discussion on social media platforms.
On October 10, 2024, a social media user, @game24center, highlighted that several high-end restaurants operated by Culinary Class Wars chefs, including Napoli Matfia and Cooking Mania, restrict entry to children. This ignited widespread debate, with opinions divided. As of the time this article was written, the post had amassed over 3.2 million views.
Supporters of the "No Kids Zone" policies argue that fine dining establishments, known for their serene atmosphere and sophisticated settings, are justified in restricting entry to children to maintain a quiet and luxurious experience.
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They also stated that since alcohol is served in these fine dining establishments, children should not be permitted. A user on X, @musictree19, wrote,
"It's a place where you have to order drinks....Cooking Maniac or Naple Matfia... No, you can't take a child to a place that sells alcohol... And if they had taken good care of their children in the first place, there would have been no no-kids zone. If parents don't take good care of their children, why do they have to have a welcome kids zone?" (as translated by Google)
"These restaurants are either full service restaurants or bars, but you're... going to take kids...? Fine dining is a place to go to create a quiet atmosphere, but no matter how well the kids are controlled, they're still a living lump of noise and will get noisy. It feels like they're just trying to nitpick," an X user commented.
"Do I really have to take my child to a wine bar... I have to order a bottle. What should I do in a place like this? Can they eat a full adult course when there is no kids' course? Since children's immunity is not fully developed, they may have allergies that their parents are not aware of. Can parents take responsibility for this?," another person wrote.
"If you are someone who absolutely must bring your child to fine dining, please reserve an additional room or rent it out," a fan commented.
Others stated that not all upscale restaurants enforce such restrictions. Many pointed out that while many of these restaurants have child restrictions, some establishments, by chefs like Bae Kyung-jun (nickname: One Two Three) in Culinary Class Wars, do allow children.
"There is no such thing as a no-kids zone among fine dining establishments anywhere in the world. Unless it is a place that is openly like a club, there is no place that prohibits children accompanied by their parents, especially bars, from entering if they serve food," a netizen mentioned.
"Go ask Napolimatpia and Triple Star. Among the French, Italian, and foreign restaurants they have worked at, were there any places that were no-kids zones?," another person commented.
More about Netflix's Culinary Class Wars' second season
On October 15, 2024, Culinary Class Wars was officially renewed for a second season by Netflix following the show's immense global success. Culinary Class Wars is the first Korean unscripted show to hold the No. 1 spot on Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English TV list throughout its airing.
The announcement notice on Netflix's official website states that season 2 of Culinary Class Wars will air in the second half of next year. The upcoming season promises to deliver even more intense culinary battles and raise the stakes for both contestants and viewers.
While other details remain under wraps, the success of season 1 has left viewers eager to see how the new chefs will fare in the show. Season 1 of Culinary Class Wars is available to stream on Netflix.
