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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Athena Freya

Who Is Cian? Food Influencer Slammed For Disrespecting Iconic Japanese Pudding Dessert

Cian’s viral Tokyo pudding review sparked backlash and divided TikTok users (Photo: lifeofcian_/Instagram)

A food influencer known as Cian has been criticised online after posting a viral TikTok video in which he branded a famous Tokyo pudding stall a 'tourist trap', sparking debate over food reviews, cultural respect and influencer behaviour.

The creator, who is known for posting travel and street food content, shared footage of himself visiting a long-running dessert stall in Japan that has become popular on social media. The vendor is widely recognised online for serving a traditional custard pudding and for an animated plating style that has attracted queues of tourists and food lovers.

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