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Drunk Man Goes on Rampage at Ramen Shop

KANAGAWA, May 06 (News On Japan) - A drunken man caused a disturbance at a popular ramen chain in Kanagawa Prefecture on May 2nd, kicking toward the kitchen area and shouting demands over a large serving he claimed he was denied.

The incident occurred around 7:50 a.m. during Golden Week and was captured on video by a customer who had stopped in for an early morning bowl of ramen, a practice known as "asa-ra" (morning ramen). The footage shows the man standing on a table, repeatedly kicking in the direction of the kitchen, while three employees attempt to restrain him.

Interestingly, the man appeared to have removed his shoes before the outburst, with his sock-clad feet clearly visible in the video. The witness who filmed the scene speculated, "He was on the tatami floor, so I think he took off his shoes before kicking."

According to the witness, the man was alone at a tatami-seat table when he suddenly shouted "Hey!" loudly enough to startle others. He then moved from his seat to kick aggressively toward the kitchen area.

The restaurant reported the incident to police. Authorities confirmed that the man was heavily intoxicated and had been shouting, "Why won’t you serve me a large portion?"

The ramen shop, known for its rich pork bone broth and mostly 24-hour operation, attracts a steady flow of customers, especially during holidays. The witness expressed frustration at the disruption, saying, "It was a real nuisance. I really don’t want him coming back to this ramen shop."

Source: FNN

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