It's only been open a matter of day's but Saltash's newest restaurant is already proving a huge talking point.

It's because Foreign Muck's name has been slammed as a racist and discriminatory by some residents of the town.

Cornwall Live reported earlier today that a Saltash man was disgusted by the name of the burger and burrito restaurant and bar in Fore Street, saying the name was "absolutely outrageous".

Another resident told us: "The name is inappropriate and out of order."

The owners of the new business explained that it was "satire" and "irony", and not meant to upset people.

Danny and Dean Thomas named it in homage to their dad who labelled any dish not English as "foreign muck".

The story has caused a lot of comment on social media, with the majority of people claiming that the complainants need to get a sense of humour.

However, another Saltash resident said the name IS causing offence in the town.

Foreign Muck recently opened in Saltash and is already causing controversy

'A stroke of genius'

Charlie Reynolds said: "Always someone offended by something, Why don't these people just get a life and stop whingeing.

Kerrie Green-James: "I think the name is hilarious and has a fun little backstory. People need to pull the sticks out of their arses."

Steve Clarke: "Where's people's sense of humour these days?"

Hannah Hepton: "The owners likely knew it would be controversial, which makes it easier to create publicity. A stroke of genius if you ask me, coz love it or loathe it, it's got people talking about it in a way all other restaurants that have occupied that site never did!

"It's packed out, and they are getting social media coverage, well done those boys!

Lesley Andrew: "My mum in law still uses this phrase for anything that isn't familiar British food. I doubt anyone 'foreign' would complain. It's only the stuffy English PC brigade that would find fault ... good on them, hope its a roaring success ... get over yourselves, life is far too short."

The Foreign Muck logo featuring the St Piran's flag

'It's not racist'

Peter Hinitt: "It’s NOT racist nor discriminatory. It’s just a name for a bar/restaurant, doesn’t refer to race, religion, colour or creed. I like the name it’s innovative and different."

Ian Thompson: "I am offended at how easily people get offended these days."

Gillian Anthony: Brilliant name, will bring loads of people to eat there as most of us love 'foreign muck'."

Jim Leahy: Great name. Clever advertising. Anyone offended should get a life. British humour at its best."

Ronnie Olsson: "I am a foreigner, love the name."

Cornwall123: "It's funny how people can't understand humour. I bet if you spoke to he people it's supposed to offend, they wouldn't be bothered and would probably find it funny."

'We won't be eating there'

However, not everyone agreed that it was a harmless joke.

New to Saltash commented: "Not sure it's racist, but it is causing offence in the town.

"I am puzzled that the owners chose a provocative name for what actually looks like a great bar/restaurant with a brilliant menu. It doesn't sound like a good business tactic to alienate some potential customers."

They added: "Sometimes a provocative brand works really well (e.g. FCUK) but I'm not sure about a provocative name for a restaurant, especially one serving international food, where you might want 'foreigners' to feel welcome. Perhaps all publicity is good publicity?

"I appreciate the 'back story' to the name and I'm not offended, but whilst we eat out a lot, we are in the category of people saying we won't be eating there."

Mark Williams agreed: "You hear that phrase all the time from certain types. It's refreshing to see someone call them out for it."