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Over One Million People Are Applauding Padma Lakshmi's Response To A Problematic Review Of A Michelin-Starred South Indian Restaurant

"Semma isn't made for you; it's made for us. And I'm pretty sure if nobody but Desis went there for the rest of its existence, it would still be booked solid for the next decade."View Entire Post ›

Over on TikTok, restaurant reviewers have carved out their own little niche. Whether it's Keith Lee reacting to a meal in his car or someone trying the latest line-up of Crumbl cookies, viewers flock to videos of creators promising their "honest and unbiased" opinions, particularly if that opinion is negative. The pair further defended the review in an interview with Today .

"Here's the thing about taste — it's subjective...

You're welcome to agree with our taste or not." They wouldn't consider a negative review a "scandal," either. "It's just content.

It's commentary. It's satire," they told the publication. Meg and Audrey don't seem phased by Padma's response, though.

They told Today that they're "fans" and that her critique "wasn’t the beef we expected today, but we’re here for it." Let us know your thoughts in the comments..