Woman Going Through Breakup Orders Takeout, Not Prepared for What Arrives

An Asian restaurant came through for a heartbroken customer who asked them to do something special when she ordered delivery.

Breakups can be tough, and anyone who has ever been in that situation knows it takes time to get over the end of a relationship. While nothing can fill the void left by an ex, research has shown the role comfort food plays in helping people get over a former special someone.

A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Yelp Eat24 saw 66 percent agree that comfort food was an important part of moving on from any ex and that it is most needed in the first five weeks following a breakup.

Maybe that's why Rollingsushi, an Asian restaurant based out in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, has been garnering praise for its response to a request from a woman who had only recently split from her partner.

In a video posted to the establishment's TikTok account, @rollingsushini, the restaurant showed how an order came in from a customer who included the note:

"Today I broke up with my boyfriend. I'm so heartbroken! My comfort food is sushi & pokebowls! I really like salmon. I want you to put as much salmon as possible. Include without being fired! Thanks a lot. This will make my heart feel warm again."

David from Rollingsushi told Newsweek, as soon as staff at the restaurant saw the note, "our hearts went out to her" and they were determined to do something to help her. "Our core belief is that food has the power to comfort and heal," David said.

There is plenty of truth to that statement. A 2011 study published in the journal Psychological Science found that comfort food is effective at triggering relationship-related cognitions and often fulfills belongingness needs for those secure in attachment. Simply put, it helps fill the void.

The Rollingsushi team was determined to give this particular customer that sense of comfort, so sent over a heart-shaped salmon dish with an extra helping of the woman's favorite fish.

"We wanted to show our support in a tangible way," David said. "Additionally, we felt it was important to include a heartfelt message on the bag to let her know that she's not alone."

The message on the bag read simply: "Sending you lots of love."

David said: "While this particular act may not have required much effort on our part, we truly hope that when she opened the poke bowl, she experienced a moment of joy and could momentarily forget about her heartbreak."

While it is impossible to know how the gesture was received by the customer, their efforts earned plenty of plaudits on TikTok. Users commented to praise the restaurant.

"I would cry if I got this," one wrote, with a second agreeing: "I'm crying over someone else's delivery order." A third commented, "That's so cute," with a fourth agreeing that "this is beautiful."

David hopes the video inspires others to be there for their loved ones during difficult times "Small gestures can make a big difference, especially during challenging times like a breakup," he said.