# Michelin-starred chef faces prison for serving ant-garnished dessert

A renowned Michelin-starred restaurateur is facing a potential jail sentence after using ants as a garnish on a dessert. The dish violated local food safety regulations, sparking legal action. This case highlights the tension between avant-garde culinary practices and strict health codes.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62qw1qk95eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:32:56 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/22/restaurant-owner-south-korea-dried-ants-dessert) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:26:09 GMT