Illegal Indian restaurant shut down in Kuwait after viral TikTok video

The authorities in Kuwait recently shut down a popular Indian restaurant operating secretly in an apartment in the Salmiya area after a promotional video of their establishment went viral on TikTok, local media reported.

The incident came to light when a restaurant owner



hired an Indian TikTok celebrity to promote their establishment and attract customers.

As per a report by the Arabic daily Almajlliss, the video quickly went viral on social media, revealing the restaurant’s location and prompting the Ministry of Commerce to take action swiftly.