Whether or not Duy Nến appears in the food review videos on the Hanoi Pho channel (now Duy Tran), many restaurants have been hit hard by the boycott wave against this male YouTuber.
Restaurant featured in Duy Nến’s review begs fans to stop 1-star ratings and asks for video removal
One eel specialty restaurant that appeared in Duy Nến’s review video publicly posted on their fanpage:
“We have asked Duy HNP’s channel to remove all videos related to our restaurant, so please stop leaving 1-star reviews on Google Maps that harm our business.
We are doing our best to offer the best experience to customers and hope everyone will let us survive during this difficult time. Thank you all.”
This shows how anti-fans of Duy Nến, including people who never even tried the food, have banded together to flood food delivery apps with 1-star reviews, severely hurting the restaurant’s reach and sales.
The restaurant owner confirmed they requested all related content be removed from the food channel that’s currently facing harsh backlash online.
Some cash in on the scandal, using it to boost business
While some suffer, others see an opportunity. One restaurant is using the controversy to create buzz and attract customers. Their secret code before entering is: “NSND RUY LẾN,” and anyone who says it gets a 50% discount.
It’s unclear how well this tactic works, but it’s definitely grabbed the attention of potential diners.
Despite the online backlash, Duy Nến hasn’t responded. He keeps posting videos, many still full of exaggerated claims, misused words, and misleading info that keep viewers frustrated.
Looking at this ongoing situation, the fight against “trash content” online shows no signs of ending anytime soon!
