A Thai restaurant has hit back at a disgruntled customer saying they are no longer welcome after a string of complaints.
The unhappy customer's latest review told how they had "spent thousands" at the Golden Elephant over the years where "things weren't always satisfactory."
But while their previous complaints were "minor", it was not until a few weeks ago that they expressed full fury about their dining experience.
They told of their disappointment after ordering a dish they knew they would like which arrived "so laden with salt" that they couldn't eat it, reports Cork Beo.
"I had only eaten a couple of bites it was so salty. I was annoyed, as I don't eat there much now and I don't see why I should pay for something that was not fit for consumption," they said.
The Thai spot, in Douglas, Ireland, responded to the complainer to say "you have a record of too many complaints" adding that they had "refused" to serve them in the past.
Meanwhile the diner also added how they had contacted the restaurant but their phone died meaning they missed three calls and a text.
"I called the missed call number because at that stage I did not know who it was," they said.
"It was the owner who asked did I have chilli paste mixed in with the dish. I didn't and told him that the paste was fine, it was the dish.
"I explained it was way too salty. He disputed this, and said I had complained before.
"I said I don't think I ever asked for a refund. He basically was telling me I was wrong. He said the chef pre-made it and would have tasted it.
"I said 'well I have had this dish before and it was fine'. I felt he was a little irate and critical.
"I have been one of their best customers for the first few years. I say I spent more there than any regular customer. I am a big foodie and visit a lot of restaurants.
"It's unlikely I will return again."
The post got a response from Ying Nan of the Golden Elephant, who bluntly disputed the person's claim they were a regular.
Ying Nan added that they had heard from them in the past over complaints and that they won't be serving them in future.
They said: "You are not our regular customer and you have a record of too many complaints, and I will not serve you again. We have refused to serve you many times long ago."
The negative review was an outlier, as the spot gets a lot of praise with one saying "they put effort into the food they cook" adding that the "quality is good".
Another said "the food was so good, a wide variety. The smells coming out of the kitchen were amazing.
"It is clear that this restaurant uses fresh food and high quality spices etc. I will definitely be visiting again soon as I am already. craving their spring rolls."
