Foster City's Chinese restaurant, Chez Xue, has gone viral for its menu-printed policy enforcing strict child behavior rules and holding parents financially liable for damages.

A Chinese restaurant in Foster City, Chez Xue, is making headlines after its strict children's policy, printed directly on the menu, went viral on social media. The policy requires young diners to remain seated and respectful, explicitly forbidding running, shouting, or making noise with utensils.

The restaurant's menu further clarifies that parents will be held financially accountable for any damages caused by their children. Examples listed include specific charges for a shattered credit card reader ($327), carvings on a table ($109), and even a broken teacup ($5).

Owner You You Xue, who is also a Millbrae City Council candidate, frames the policy not as punitive but as a "parenting tool." Xue told the San Mateo Daily Journal that the policy helps remind parents to ensure their children respect the dining environment and fellow guests. He emphasized that the charges are a matter of principle, not profit.

The policy gained widespread attention after an X (formerly Twitter) post by user @Raymmar on approximately June 28, 2026, garnered over 1.6 million views. While the initial lead referencing an SFGate article about this policy proved unlocatable through extensive research, the policy itself and its viral impact have been confirmed by other outlets.

In the broader Bay Area, other establishments have also adopted firm stances on children's conduct. Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto in Monterey has a known policy regarding loud children, while some breweries in the region have banned children altogether. Such measures operate within the bounds of California's Unruh Civil Rights Act, which permits businesses to enforce reasonable, uniformly applied conduct rules.

Chez Xue's commitment to a calm dining experience highlights the ongoing tension many restaurateurs face in balancing family-friendly environments with the comfort of all patrons.