A Malaysian man recently went viral after sharing how a simple plate of rice and taugeh (bean sprouts) ended up costing him RM10.90 and now, he’s opening up about what really happened.
Speaking to WeirdKaya, Hamdzaini said the experience caught him completely off guard, especially since he was just trying to keep things simple while dieting.
No price displayed, only found out at the counter
According to Hamdzaini, there were no visible price labels at the eatery.
I only found out the price after taking the food and going to the counter,” he said.
The receipt showed the following breakdown:
- White rice (1): RM2.80
- White rice (½): RM1.50
- Vegetables (1 type, 1 scoop): RM6.60
- Service tax (6%): RM0.62
This brought the total to RM10.90 with the taugeh alone costing RM6.60.
‘It didn’t match the price’
When asked if the meal felt worth it, Hamdzaini didn’t hold back.
“It wasn’t okay because it didn’t match the price. I was genuinely shocked when I saw the price as I never expected it at all.”
What made it more surprising was that the eatery wasn’t anything fancy but was just a “normal” location.
Based on his past experience, Hamdzaini said he would usually expect to pay around RM5 to RM6 for a similar meal.
He explained that he chose taugeh because he is currently on a diet.
“I already had protein in the morning, so I just went for something light. Despite the experience, I’m still continuing the diet as I have an upcoming event to attend.”
As for whether he raised the issue with the shop, Hamdzaini said simply paid and left as he was feeling hungry.
Netizens shocked
Following the post, many netizens expressed surprise over the price especially the cost of the taugeh.
Some pointed out that RM6.60 for a single scoop of bean sprouts felt unusually high, with one commenting that taugeh is typically much cheaper elsewhere.
Others shared their own experiences, claiming they could get similar portions for under RM1 at certain places.
There were also lighthearted reactions, with some joking that even “diet food” is no longer affordable, while others said this is why people give up on dieting altogether.
