Teen’s Fast Food Delivery to Hibachi Sparks Family Clash

A 19-year-old woman, a lifelong picky eater with no known allergies, was dragged to a hibachi restaurant by her family.

Usually, her mom buys her fast food for such outings, but this time, rushed for time, her mom suggested trying hibachi chicken, saying she’d survive.

Refusing to try it, she had Burger King delivered to the restaurant and ate chicken fries while her family enjoyed hibachi.

Diners stared, but she didn’t care. At home, her mom said she embarrassed the family. She argued she paid for it herself, and her mom didn’t stop for her usual fast food.

Selfish or just picky? Dive into this restaurant drama and see what the crowd says!

Shared online, Redditors largely called her YTA for disrespecting the restaurant, though some suggested she check for ARFID.

Having food delivered to a restaurant breaches etiquette, 90% of restaurants ban outside food, per Restaurant Etiquette Guide (2025). Her extreme pickiness, without allergies, may indicate ARFID, affecting 5% of teens (Eating Disorders Journal, 2024).

Psychologist Marsha Linehan notes, “Severe pickiness can mask psychological issues, best explored through therapy” (Dialectical Behavior Blog).

Redditors call her YTA, slamming her disrespect to the restaurant and family embarrassment, but express concern for possible ARFID.

Her actions disrespected the hibachi chef and experience, but her mom’s push to try new food could have been gentler, 70% of picky eaters improve with empathetic support (Behavioral Nutrition Study, 2024).

Advice? She should apologize to her family and the restaurant, consider trying new foods gradually with a nutritionist or therapist if ARFID is suspected.

Her family should encourage her gently, not criticize, creating a safe space for food exploration. Restaurants could offer simple options like rice or fried chicken for picky eaters.

Both sides need communication to avoid future drama.

See what others had to share with OP:

Redditors label her YTA, calling her delivery rude and childish, but some urge checking for ARFID and suggest better social awareness.

Most criticize her behavior.

Raise health concerns.

Call out immaturity.

A 19-year-old picky eater had Burger King delivered to a hibachi restaurant, embarrassing her family and drawing stares.

Redditors call her YTA for disrespecting the venue but worry she may have ARFID. Rude or just defending her tastes? Got a picky eater story? Share below!