NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Lucky Lee's chinese restaurant opened on Monday on University Place in Lower Manhattan.
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Arielle Haspel and her husband Lee are the owners. They are not Asian.
Almost immediately after the doors opened, the restaurant came under fire on social media because the name was considered stereotypically Chinese.
Critics accused the couple of cultural appropriation and cultural arrogance.
They also blasted the Haspels' decision to brand their food 'clean chinese' because it doesn't leave diners feeling bloated.
“I love health-ifying bad food so you can treat yourself, guilt-free,” she said in a cooking video.
Haspel frequently creates content promoting a trend called 'clean eating' which eschews additives while focusing on natural ingredients.
The Times reports, the menu at Lucky Lee's consists of 'health-oriented' Chinese dishes including baked General Tso's chicken with kale salad, coconut steamed rice, and sauteed string beans.
“Our entire menu is gluten-free, dairy-free, wheat-free, corn-free, peanut-, cashew- and pistachio-free,” the menu states. “We use non-GMO oil, and never refined sugar, MSG or food coloring.”
Arielle Haspel told the New York Times she had good intentions and never tried to do something against the Chinese community. She said she's been listening and making changes.