SIOUX FALLS, SD — Less than three weeks after federal charges accused ownership of harboring undocumented workers, local favorite Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet has triumphantly reopened, proving that nothing nourishes the Midwest appetite like crab rangoon and casual felony allegations. Customers lined up early, hungry for shrimp, lo mein, and morally flexible cuisine.
Owner Hui Weng, manager Min Lin, and employee Jin Ju Pan were all indicted for allegedly transporting and housing undocumented immigrants, then deducting rent and rides from their pay. Despite this, the restaurant now features its signature chocolate fountain and one new employee who “definitely has papers, probably.” Officials declined to comment while filling to-go boxes.
Inside, diners reported no noticeable changes to the buffet experience, aside from the faint scent of unresolved ethical tension. One customer noted the General Tso’s chicken “tastes just like I remember — crunchy, sweet, and quietly complicit.” A framed “Now Hiring” sign greets guests at the door, positioned next to a sign-up sheet for Mother’s Day reservations and possibly a federal sting.
Local residents appear torn. Some say they’re disturbed by the allegations. Others say the egg rolls are too good to boycott, citing “moral gray area, but with sesame seeds.” Several patrons reportedly questioned whether the justice system should interrupt their lunch breaks, or just their digestion.
As of Friday, no further arrests have been made, and the buffet’s ice cream machine remains in working condition. Management has promised “a fresh start, legally speaking,” and offered ten percent off for customers who pretend not to read the news. When asked how they felt about reopening, a spokesperson simply pointed to a tray of bubbling orange chicken and shrugged. The shrimp tempura, notably, declined to comment.
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