A chef at Modan restaurant offers a thoughtful solution after a customer cancels her Valentine’s reservation following a breakup. Layout by Eliana Lacap
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Canceled Valentine’s date? This chef has a heartwarming solution

Eliana Lacap

A feel‑good Valentine’s Day story is trending on social media after a reservation turned into a moment of kindness that restored many people’s faith in humanity.

A young woman shared screenshots of her message to a restaurant canceling her Valentine’s dinner after her boyfriend broke up with her right before the date.

Instead of pressure or frustration, the restaurant — identified in the viral post as Modan — responded with compassion. They immediately offered to refund the deposit she had already paid, understanding her situation.

But that wasn’t the end of the gesture. In a kind‑hearted move that has delighted netizens, the chef personally invited her to still visit the restaurant — this time not as a disappointed dater but as a guest of the chef.

He encouraged her to come with a friend or family member so she wouldn’t spend Valentine’s Day alone, turning what could have been a painful night into a chance to enjoy good food and company.

The post quickly went viral, with many social media users celebrating the chef’s reaction as a message of empathy and generosity — especially on a day that can be emotionally charged for people who are single or going through a breakup.