Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Maggots Allegedly Found In Momos At Indore Restaurant
A customer in Indore said he found maggots in momos at a restaurant.
He said the problem happened while he was eating with friends.
He also said other frozen momos in a storage basket had maggots.
The customer complained to the Food Department.
He provided photos and videos with his complaint.
The restaurant employee reportedly said the restaurant had not made the momos.
Officials planned to inspect the restaurant and check where the momos came from.
They said action would be taken if they found negligence.
A customer alleged finding maggots in momos served at VR-One Restaurant in Indore.
The incident reportedly occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Friday during a visit with friends.
The customer said maggots were also found on frozen momos stored in a restaurant basket.
He complained to the Food Department, submitting photos, videos and the restaurant’s location.
Officials said they would inspect the restaurant, collect samples and take action if negligence was found.
- Who
- Customer Deepak Meena, VR-One Restaurant staff, and the Food Department are involved.
- What
- A customer alleged that maggots were found in served and stored momos.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Friday; the video surfaced on Saturday.
- Where
- VR-One Restaurant, behind C21 Mall in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The customer sought an inspection and strict action over alleged food-safety and hygiene violations.
Customer’s allegations
Restaurant and officials’ responses
Responsibility for the momos
Customer’s allegations
Deepak Meena alleged that maggots were present in momos served at the restaurant and in other momos stored there.
Restaurant and officials’ responses
According to Meena, employee Sonu Pal said the restaurant did not prepare the momos and therefore was not responsible.
Handling of the complaint
Customer’s allegations
Meena alleged that the restaurant operator and employee misbehaved instead of giving him a satisfactory explanation.
Restaurant and officials’ responses
The Food Department confirmed receiving the complaint and said it would investigate the source and distribution of the momos.
Whether violations occurred
Customer’s allegations
Meena described the matter as a serious public health concern and requested strict action.
Restaurant and officials’ responses
Officials said action would be taken only if their inspection and examination found negligence.
- Restaurant
- VR-One Restaurant
- Location
- Behind C21 Mall, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Reported incident time
- Around 6:30 p.m. on Friday
- Complainant
- Deepak Meena
- Allegation
- Maggots were allegedly found in served momos and frozen momos stored at the restaurant.
- Authorities’ response
- The Food Department said it would inspect the restaurant and collect samples.
- Potential action
- Officials said strict action would follow if negligence was detected.