A Michelin-starred chef in South Korea is facing up to a year in prison and a massive fine for serving ants on luxury desserts — a move that violated strict food laws and exposed customers to dangerous levels of heavy metals. Despite claiming he was following culinary traditions from the U.S. and Europe, the chef’s restaurant, Evett, imported tens of thousands of ants without permits. While ants are a delicacy in many countries, South Korea only allows ten specific insect types for consumption — and ants require special approval. The case highlights the clash between global culinary trends and local regulations, with sentencing set for September.
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