Diners are increasingly taking tableware, glasses, and decorative trinkets home from restaurants as souvenirs, driven by alcohol-reduced inhibitions, rising menu prices, and the perception that petty theft from businesses is a victimless crime. While small items like spoons, branded ashtrays, and custom chopstick holders frequently disappear, these cumulative losses create substantial financial and logistical headaches for establishments already facing squeezed profit margins. In response, some restaurateurs have adapted by replacing easily stolen items with cheaper alternatives, while others have turned the trend into a revenue stream by selling signature items directly to customers online.