Delhi Restaurant Offers Discounts for Traditional Attire After Controversy

Controversy Surrounds Restaurant's Dress Code

In a recent incident in Delhi, a restaurant located in Pitampura has decided to provide discounts to women who visit wearing traditional Indian clothing on Raksha Bandhan. This decision follows a viral video where a couple claimed they were denied entry to the establishment due to their attire. Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra shared a post highlighting the restaurant manager's offer of discounts for women in traditional wear on this festive occasion.

The video, which surfaced on Friday, featured a couple outside the restaurant recounting their experience of being refused entry. They alleged that while other patrons were allowed in, they were turned away solely because they were dressed in traditional Indian clothing. The couple claimed that both the manager and hostess were unwelcoming towards them.

How can a restaurant in India
stop entry in India
for wearing an Indian wear…

Dear @KapilMishra_IND ji,

Please look into the matter.

pic.twitter.com/f1ueFvPIco

— MANOGYA LOIWAL मनोज्ञा लोईवाल (@manogyaloiwal) August 8, 2025

The individual who filmed the incident expressed outrage, arguing that the restaurant should not be allowed to operate if it discriminates against patrons based on their clothing.

As the video gained traction online, Minister Kapil Mishra acknowledged the situation, informing that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was made aware of the issue.

Mishra stated, "This behavior is unacceptable in Delhi. A video has emerged showing a ban on Indian attire at a restaurant in Pitampura. CM @gupta_rekhaji has taken serious note of the incident. Officials have been instructed to investigate and take prompt action."

This is unacceptable in Delhi

पीतमपुरा के एक रेस्टोरेंट में भारतीय परिधानों पर रोक का वीडियो सामने आया है

ये अस्वीकार्य है

CM @gupta_rekha जी ने घटना का गंभीरता से संज्ञान लिया है

अधिकारियों को इस घटना की जांच व तुरंत कार्यवाही के निर्देश दिए गए हैं https://t.co/ZUkTkAZmAT

— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) August 8, 2025

Mishra later announced that the restaurant management agreed to stop enforcing any dress code restrictions. They will now welcome customers in traditional attire and offer discounts to women visiting on Raksha Bandhan. He shared a video of the manager announcing a 10% discount for women in traditional clothing.

Update : पीतमपुरा के इस रेस्टोरेंट के संचालकों ने स्वीकार कर लिया है कि परिधान आधारित कोई प्रतिबंध अब नहीं लगाएंगे व भारतीय परिधानों में आने वाले नागरिकों का स्वागत करेंगे

रक्षाबंधन पर भारतीय परिधानों में आने वाली बहनों को कुछ डिस्काउंट भी देंगे 🙂@gupta_rekha https://t.co/YFkmOaj8i7 pic.twitter.com/k0qRzyPCot

— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) August 8, 2025

However, Neeraj Aggarwal, the restaurant owner, refuted the claims, stating that the couple was not allowed entry because they had not made a reservation. He emphasized that there is no dress code and that all customers are welcome. The incident has ignited a debate on social media, with some users demanding action against the restaurant despite the Chief Minister's involvement.

"Shut the restaurant down. And if it has any branches elsewhere, shut those down too. This very mentality has tormented us for years," one user commented, while another remarked, "A minister and CM had to be involved for entry into a restaurant. What else can the common man hope for?"