Perth restaurant Johnny’s burgers under fire for racist burger name

A burger joint has come under fire for being racist after naming one of its patties with a defamatory term given to Asians.

The ‘Ching Chong burger’ at Johnny’s Burgers in Perth has caused controversy for it’s racially insensitive name.

In a Facebook post the owner, Johnny Wong, said the burger had been on the menu for three years and is inspired by his Malaysian roots. 

The Ching Chong burger (pictured) at Johnny’s burger’s in Perth has come under fire for it’s racially insensitive name 

The burger has apparently been on the menu (pictured) at the restaurant for three years 

The burger has apparently been on the menu (pictured) at the restaurant for three years 

But local Lisa Chappell has stated an online petition to see the name removed, labelling it as offensive.    

‘Johnny’s Burger joint serves up an extra side dish that is frowned upon by many. Racism!’ she said. 

‘The offensively named Ching Chong Burger has sat proudly on Johnny’s menu for many years, however enough is enough!’

‘Help us stand up to racism and force Johnny’s Burger Joint to remove this burger from their laminated menus.’  

Ms Chappell visited the restaurant in April and was disgusted to find ‘The Ching Chong’ burger on the menu.

The mother-of two says she had wanted to leave after she saw it but her children had already opened their drinks. 

She spoke to a girl at the counter who apparently apologised for the offensive burger name.

The restaurant has defended the burger name on social media, saying it is inspired by Johnny's Malaysian heritage

The restaurant has defended the burger name on social media, saying it is inspired by Johnny’s Malaysian heritage

The petition for the restaurant (pictured) to change the name has received almost 100 signatures 

The petition for the restaurant (pictured) to change the name has received almost 100 signatures 

Ms Chappell then got in contact with Mr Wong who refused to rename the burger. 

The petition, which was started several weeks ago, has over 80 signatures. 

Fans of the burger name have pushed back online claiming that because Mr Wong is of Asian decent he has the right to call his burger ‘Ching Chong.’

The debate over if the restaurant should change the name of the burger has become heated, with one local personally attacking Ms Chappell online 

The debate over if the restaurant should change the name of the burger has become heated, with one local personally attacking Ms Chappell online 

Some have also made personal attacks at Ms Chappell calling her a ‘half wit.’ 

In a Facebook post the restaurant thanked those who have offered their support during the controversy.

‘We’ve recently received an overwhelming response of awesome messages that has inspired us to keep on doing what we’re doing,’ they said. 

Johnny’s Burgers declined to comment when contacted by Daily mail Australia. 

But many have backed the petition saying the name shows that the restaurant is a 'racist establishment'  

But many have backed the petition saying the name shows that the restaurant is a ‘racist establishment’  



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