Restaurant introduces ‘vomit charge’ after grasping prospects ‘eat till they burst’
Sushi Toro, in Gelves near Sevilla, Spain, has taken drastic action to stop diners gorging themselves silly then throwing up in the street outside the restaurant
People are eating too much in Spain(Image: Getty Images)
An all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Spain has announced it is introducing a “vomit fee” for greedy diners after having repeated problems with people not knowing their limits.
The fish restaurant said customers are coming in and seeing eating as a challenge – but it is leading to some grim consequences.
Sushi Toro, located in Gelves near Sevilla, said it had experienced a growing number of incidents in recent months involving customers “eating until they burst” and then vomiting on the streets outside.
The sickness is putting people off, blocking toilets and “creating difficulties for staff and raising concerns over hygiene and customer service.”
In a statement shared on social media, restaurant staff said: “We have had many customers who keep ordering non-stop and eat until they burst, until they vomit. We have had vomit on the tables and in the bathrooms.”
They added that “the only solution” was to start charging vomiting fees.
The restaurant, which promotes a fusion of “tradition and innovation”, offers a buffet menu featuring dishes prepared using fresh ingredients and specialist techniques. Prices range from €16.90 (£14.40) to €23.90 (£20.30), depending on the day and time of dining.
Sushi Toro bosses said their staff “strive hard to get orders out on time and maintain good hygiene” throughout all service periods.
They urged diners to “order what you can eat” and apologised for any inconvenience caused by the new policy.
Demand for sushi has been surging in Spain in recent years, with diners increasingly opting for Asian seafood dishes over traditional Spanish fish fare.
