88 Seoul restaurant in Bandung faces investigation after mass food poisoning reports

Hundreds of customers have reportedly experienced food poisoning after dining at the 88 Seoul Korean restaurant in the Paskal 23 area of Bandung, Indonesia. The incident is believed to have occurred between October 2 and October 4, 2026.

Patrons reported severe symptoms on social media, including high fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, and extreme diarrhea. While unverified social media reports suggested as many as 284 people were affected, official figures have not yet been confirmed.

The Bandung City Health Office and the regional food and drug authority (BPOM) are currently conducting an investigation into the matter. Representatives from 88 Seoul have acknowledged the reports and expressed concern regarding the health complaints received from their customers.