A local diner who wrote a Facebook review this week about his server not wearing a bra and how he was "taking bets on if (her breasts) would hit her in the face" with his co-workers says he's learned from the experience.

Hiram Banda's response came after one of the owners of Kuma's Corner, a Fountain Square burger restaurant, called him out on Facebook. He quickly deleted his review and admitted it "wasn't the most tactful thing."

"I didn't mean to cause any harm and I didn't really realize the negative impact that it had, so I decided to remove it," he said. "I'm not ignorant to what happened. I'm definitely walking away from this with some growth."

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In his review, captured in a screenshot and re-posted on Kuma's Facebook page, Banda criticized how long it took to get his burger, and then concluded with:

"We support what the waitresses have to do, unlike the bra our server wasn't wearing. It definitely kept us entertained, we were taking bets on if they would hit her in the face ... ."

The server, who's worked at the metal-themed burger restaurant for about six months, "was in tears" over the comments, Kuma's co-owner and manager Luke Tobias said.

Tobias wrote on Facebook that Banda's behavior won't be tolerated.

"This sort of garbage is not welcome at Kuma's and shouldn't be welcomed anywhere else," the post read. "Act how you want in your own house but in our house, anyone caught leering or making anyone anywhere feel uncomfortable regardless of whether they are staff or guest will be exposed as the thoughtless societal leeches that they are. There is no room for sexism, hatred, or bullying inside these doors."

The post has about 600 likes, 100 shares and 170 comments, most expressing disgust at Banda's comments. A few people accused Kuma's of bullying by calling out Banda. Tobias tagged Banda and his Indianapolis-based employer in the post.

Banda said he was surprised by the outcry and said the response is "getting drastic." He said he received numerous "hate messages" and friend requests on Facebook.

"I don't feel good about it," he said. "My bosses are tagged in posts."

But he said he's remorseful and wouldn't do anything like it again.

"Am I more concerned about the effect that it had on the server? Absolutely."

Tobias has no regrets about putting Banda on blast. He said he wants to provide a safe environment for his employees and customers.

"There's a big difference between service and servitude," he said. "You have to appreciate the people who work hard for you."

Kuma's is known for its metal persona, both in the music it plays in the restaurant and in its attitude and branding, with burgers named after metal bands.

"We're at the point where we're fortunate where we can choose whether we need that (kind of) business or not," Tobias said. "And we don't need it."

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