A customer ordering a wok of rice with sambal sotong or spicy squid was disappointed to see only a spoonful of squid for the price of S$6.20.
The customer ordered the meal from a stall at Food Court 2 Nanyang Technological University on Thursday (Nov 10).
“When I received the food, it was mainly sauce and onion. Additionally, in my spoon contains all the sotong for the purchase found in my wok of sambal sauced rice,” said the customer, sharing his experience on Facebook page Complaint Singapore.
The customer went back to the stall to ask the vendor about the portions. According to the stall operator, it was standard to have six or seven pieces of squid in the wok.
“He added that the sotong is very expensive,” said the customer. However, the latter noted that each piece was about a centimetre in size and only filled one spoon.
“I had difficulty finding each piece, honestly. This makes me wonder about the rental and food cost that the stall has to bear to provide such food for students,” he added.
Consumers are definitely feeling the hit from rising food prices as more and more share their experiences online.
Facebook user Ddy Bill was shocked when he purchased Yong tau foo with beehon, and the price was different from before. “Auntie told me S$5.20, formerly S$4.20,” for the meal, said the customer.
“Anyways, it’s just a coffee shop in Ang Mo Kio. This will be my last to buy from this stall. I can get at other stalls at 0.50 cents a piece,” he added. /TISG