Core Viewpoint - The dispute surrounding Xibei's prepared dishes has escalated, with calls for a public dialogue to clarify the situation and contribute to the healthy development of the prepared food industry in China [1] Group 1: Event Progression - The controversy began on September 10, when a public figure criticized Xibei for serving mostly prepared dishes at high prices, prompting calls for legislation requiring restaurants to disclose the use of prepared foods [5] - On September 11, Xibei's founder held a media conference, asserting that the restaurant does not serve any prepared dishes and announced plans to sue the critic [5][9] - Following the media conference, Xibei released detailed preparation processes for 13 dishes and opened its kitchens for public inspection [5][9] Group 2: Industry Context - The definition of prepared dishes varies between regulatory standards and public perception, leading to confusion among consumers [9][10] - The prepared food market in China is rapidly growing, with a market size reaching 485 billion yuan in 2024 and projected to reach 749 billion yuan by 2026 [10] - There is currently no legal requirement for restaurants to disclose the use of prepared dishes, which has contributed to the ongoing debate about consumer rights and industry standards [10]

这两天，连锁餐饮集团"西贝"陷入预制菜舆论风波。9月10日，罗永浩发文吐槽西贝"几乎全都是预制菜，还那么贵，实在是太恶心了。"一时间，预制菜又 被推上了风口浪尖。 罗永浩的言论，引发了不少网友共鸣。 "罗永浩的意见是对的，国家应该强制要求餐馆必须明示是否预制菜，让消费者明明白白消费。""虽然每次带孩子都吃，但西贝确实就是预制菜啊…连西兰 花都是" 罗永浩还在社交媒体上发布10万元悬赏，公开征集西贝使用预制菜的"真凭实据"。 9月11日晚间，西贝创始人贾国龙在北京门店回应"预制菜"风波，明确表态"会起诉罗永浩"。西贝创始人贾国龙还表示，9月12日起，西贝全国所有门店后厨 将对外开放，消费者可以看任何一道菜的制作过程。 今天中午，记者就以普通消费者的身份申请参观并拍摄后厨，得到餐厅许可后，记者随后换上服装开始参观。 带领记者参观的西贝吴江路湟普汇店厨师长表示，他们的热菜菜品是现炒现做的，不是预制菜，并向记者展示了冰柜里存放的鸡肉、羊排、沙葱、芹菜等原 材料。 西贝吴江路湟普汇店厨师长说，我们收到的是生的原料，剩下的加工全部在门店完成，师傅每天早上到店现场操作；厨师长拆开冰冻鱼的包装向记者展 示，"这完完全全是一条 ...