James Corden Takes Back Apology to NYC Restaurant Owner of Balthazar

James Corden has actually pulled back the apology he made to an NYC dining establishment owner previously today … ’cause he’s now stating he not did anything incorrect.

‘The Late, Late Show’ host took a seat with the New York Times Thursday and called claims “silly” … he imitated a “Cretin” by two times going nuts at Balthazar brasserie in Soho.

“I haven’t done anything wrong, on any level. So why would I ever cancel this,” Corden informed an NYT press reporter, describing their interview after his awkward dining establishment flap.

Corden goes on … “I was there. I get it. I feel so Zen about the whole thing. Because I think it’s so silly. I just think it’s beneath all of us. It’s beneath you. It’s certainly beneath your publication.”

At another point throughout the interview … Corden peered over to a consumer grumbling about her meal in the trendy Mark Restaurant.

“Happens every day,” Corden informed the press reporter. “It’s happening in 55,000 restaurants as we speak. It’s always about eggs.”

Then he buckled down … “Can you envision now, if we simply blasted her on Twitter? Would that be reasonable? This is my point. It’s ridiculous.”

As we reported … Corden came under fire Monday after Balthazar owner Keith McNally blasted the funnyman on IG for two times imitating a “tiny Cretin of a man.” McNally prohibited Corden from his dining establishment, calling the television host “the most abusive customer” ever. That triggered Corden to call McNally and ask forgiveness a lot. As an outcome, McNally raised the restriction.