A woman with a taste for high-end fashion is facing allegations of repeatedly scamming some of New York City’s most prestigious restaurants to score free meals.

Pei Chung, 34, frequently showcases her opulent lifestyle to her 13,000 Instagram followers, posting images of extravagant dining experiences at numerous eateries throughout the city.

The Brooklyn-based influencer hopeful is accused of visiting Michelin-starred establishments, accruing large bills, and then refusing to pay, instead offering positive social media coverage to have the charges dropped.

In one unusual incident, Chung was reportedly accused of proposing a sexual favor to a waiter at the steakhouse Peter Luger as a substitute for payment.

Since late October, Chung has been arrested five times in connection with her alleged fraudulent activities, targeting renowned spots like Peter Luger, Francie, and Meadowsweet in Williamsburg.

‘She’s going into established restaurants dressed to the nines, racking up hundreds of dollars in food, defrauding them, then posting on Instagram like the restaurant hired her,’ one insider told The New York Post.

‘All her cards were declined.’

And after racking up a $188 bill on $15 foie gras, $32 carpaccio, $52 lamb and $28 bucatini at Francie on October 22, Chung attempted to offer a blog post in lieu of payment.

Pei Chung, 34, has boasted of her luxury lifestyle to her 13,000 Instagram followers, sharing pictures of lavish meals she has enjoyed at a swathe of restaurants across the city

Despite the allegations, she shares photos of the meals on her social media accounts

Co-owner John Winterman told the publication Chung acted as though she was hired by the restaurant to promote their food and refused to pay.

He told her that such an agreement would have had to be organized well in advance and that she must pay for her meal.

Chung’s cards all declined, he claimed, and she said she was waiting for her family to send her money. She ultimately left without settling her bill, police allege.

According to Winterman, Chung attempted to return to the restaurant on several occasions following the incident, but was turned away due to her outstanding bill.

On Friday, November 7, she returned and ordered food totalling $83. When the time came to settle her bill, she once again refused to pay, police allege.

Staff called police and she was arrested at the restaurant, in front of confused diners.

‘They looked at her and said, ”Oh yeah. That’s her. We know her”,” Winterman said. ‘I had a full bar, people standing around having drinks.’

Earlier in October, Chung allegedly racked up a $97 bill at Lavender Lake and left without paying, and later ordered $146 worth of food and drinks at Peter Luger, where she refused to pay.

Chung has been arrested five times since late October for the fraudulent scheme

The Brooklyn-based aspiring influencer allegedly visits Michelin-star restaurants, racks up huge food bills and then refuses to pay, offering positive posts on social media in exchange for wiping the bill

Peter Luger (pictured) was one of the restaurants she allegedly targeted

A manager at Peter Luger said around the time she was  due to pay, Chung vanished for 45 minutes. She was found hiding in the restroom.

Speaking to a waiter, Chung allegedly said ‘is there anything else I can do for you because I don’t want to pay this check.’ The waiter interpreted her comments as offering sexual favors for payment.

Chung has been charged with theft of services.

Despite the saga, Chung has been shamelessly posting about her luxury dining experiences on social media. 

Her profile is littered with photos of designer goods, like Prada shoes, Hermes scarves and Louis Vuitton bags.

In her review of Francie, she wrote: ‘The one-star Michelin restaurant combines architectural precision with soulful hospitality. Warm lighting, brass fixtures, and oak textures create an ambiance that feels both timeless. 

‘Dinner here unfolds like a design study: layered, intentional, and deeply personal.’

And of Peter Luger, she wrote: ‘Peter Luger Steak House hums with quiet assurance, a Michelin-awarded institution recognized yearly for its enduring excellence.’

Daily Mail has approached Chung for comment.