[Graphic News] Most consumers oppose paying for banchan refills: survey

A recent survey showed that most South Korean consumers oppose charging for side-dish (banchan) refills at restaurants. Among 1,000 adults nationwide, 64.8 percent said they were uncomfortable with paid refills, while 42.3 percent said they would stop visiting restaurants that introduced them. Consumers also emphasized the importance of the service, with 81 percent saying they preferred restaurants that proactively offered refills, while 72.8 percent said they would avoid restaurants reluctant t

By The Korea Herald