Visiting Ci Mehong's Kitchen, Melaney Ricardo Was Temporarily Yelled At by One of the Employees - Not Allowed to Enter for This Reason

Kapanlagi.com - Melaney Ricardo recently visited Ci Mehong's kitchen at PIK Baking House. However, this artist and presenter was briefly not allowed to enter the kitchen.

Previously, a review by several content creators went viral, alleging that they found insects in Ci Mehong's bika ambon. This review sparked various comments from netizens highlighting the cleanliness of the kitchen and the quality of the food. Not staying silent, Ci Mehong provided clarification, denying the claims and admitting to having apologized.

Additionally, Melaney Ricardo then had the opportunity to visit Ci Mehong's kitchen. However, what happened at the beginning of her visit did not go as expected. The atmosphere changed when one of Ci Mehong's employees yelled at Melaney Ricardo and denied her entry for a certain reason. For more details, check here, KLovers.

1. Melaney Ricardo Arrives at Ci Mehong's Kitchen

Melaney Ricardo at Ci Mehong's kitchen (credit: Instagram.com/melaney_ricardo/)

At around 9 AM, Melaney and her team arrived at Ci Mehong's kitchen. The location of Ci Mehong's kitchen is known to be in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK). Melaney Ricardo came to Ci Mehong's kitchen hoping to get a direct explanation from the owner regarding the viral news circulating on social media. Additionally, upon arriving at the front door of Ci Mehong's kitchen, she was greeted with a sign requiring visitors to remove their footwear before entering.

"POV: at 9 AM we were invited to inspect Ci Mehong's kitchen," wrote Melaney Ricardo as in the caption @melaney_ricardo.

"Please remove your footwear," she added.

2. Had a Moment of Being Yelled at by an Employee

Melaney Ricardo to Ci Mehong's kitchen (credit: Instagram.com/melaney_ricardo/)

Melaney Ricardo inquired about the whereabouts of Ci Mehong. She met with an employee of Ci Mehong. However, this artist and presenter was suddenly yelled at by one of the employees of Ci Mehong. The employee appeared very strict and refused to allow Melaney Ricardo to enter the kitchen.

"Suddenly yelled at by one of the employees," she revealed.

3. Cannot Enter

Melaney Ricardo to Ci Mehong's kitchen (credit: Instagram.com/melaney_ricardo/)

Ci Mehong's staff did not grant Melaney Ricardo permission to enter the kitchen. Additionally, the staff explained the reasons for refusing Melaney Ricardo. On this occasion, Melaney was informed that Ci Mehong was not in the kitchen.

"No, ma'am, if there is no permission, you cannot just film videos carelessly," the staff of Ci Mehong stated firmly.

4. Melaney Ricardo Finally Welcomed by Ci Mehong

Melaney Ricardo to Ci Mehong's kitchen (credit: Instagram.com/melaney_ricardo/)

After a while, Ci Mehong, whose real name is Tjioe Nofia Handayani Siu Fung, finally appeared to meet Melaney. It turns out that they already had an appointment to meet. Ci Mehong herself was a guest on Melaney Ricardo's YouTube podcast.

"Since we already had an appointment, and Ci Mehong came to meet us," said Melaney Ricardo.

5. The Reason Revealed

Melaney Ricardo to Ci Mehong's kitchen (credit: Instagram.com/melaney_ricardo/)

Ci Mehong explained that the strict policy was implemented to maintain the reputation of her business. She asked employees to prohibit anyone from coming without an appointment first. No wonder, Melaney Ricardo received a firm response when she visited Ci Mehong's kitchen.

"The reason is we don’t let anyone in, we are traumatized because content creators come in. So I instructed, if anyone comes here like this, you (employees) should forbid them. No way," said Ci Mehong.

6. Admits to Having Been Traumatized

Melaney Ricardo to Ci Mehong's kitchen (credit: Instagram.com/melaney_ricardo/)

Ci Mehong revealed that they had experienced trauma due to videos recorded by content creators without permission. Ci Mehong felt that this could harm her business and negatively impact the livelihoods of others, especially when reviewing the less favorable aspects.

"How can we not be angry? They film the ugly places. Plus, while grilling, it’s hot, and then the review connects to other nice places. This is allowed, her house is cool, relaxed, but it harms the livelihoods of others, it’s pitiful. A thousand hands of people want to bring me down, only one hand of God lifts me up," she lamented.

7. Employee Directly Apologizes

Melaney Ricardo to Ci Mehong's kitchen (credit: Instagram.com/melaney_ricardo/)

Afterwards, Melaney Ricardo met with the employee of Ci Mehong who had previously scolded her. The employee expressed an apology and provided clarification regarding their earlier actions. They explained that the action was taken to protect the good name of Ci Mehong's kitchen so that videos would not be taken indiscriminately, which could harm the business.

"To protect the reputation in case people take (videos) indiscriminately. It could make things look bad again," said the Ci Mehong employee.

"It's okay, in fact it's good, it means you are protecting your business," said Melaney Ricardo.

That was the moment Melaney Ricardo during the surprise inspection of Ci Mehong's kitchen. Follow the latest celebrity news only on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

(kpl/nlw)