Since its grand opening back in Sept 2024, reviews towards Uncle Roger’s Restaurant have been mixed, with the main criticism levelled towards its long waiting times and subpar food.
If you’re not aware or forgotten how Uncle Roger’s Restaurant first came into existence, it’s the brainchild of local comedian Nigel Ng, who built a cult following thanks to viral clips of him reacting to food atrocities.
RM370 for meal at Uncle Roger’s restaurant?
Pricings at the eatery came under the limelight again after a netizen named Steven Chan posted a long review following his visit to its Mid Valley Southkey outlet in Johor.
According to Steven, he ordered a total of 16 items that amounted to RM370.95, which included service charge and SST.
Here’s some of the items that were ordered:
- 2 Petai Fry Rice (Spicy) at RM23 each
- 2 Garlic Shrimp at RM16.00 each
- 1 UR’s Egg Fry Rice (non-spicy) with Garlic at RM32
- 2 Walao Fried Dumplings at RM25 each
- 1 Kimchi Fry Rice with Smoked Duck Breast at RM29
- 1 Uncle Roger’s Favourite drink at RM11.50
- 2 Passionista drinks at RM10.50 each
- 2 Hot Green Tea at RM4.90 each
But it just wasn’t the price that grinded Steven’s gears, but also the food quality.
According to him, he claimed that he was given only five prawns for his fried rice and was charged another RM16 when he asked for garlic prawns to be added. To top it off, he said the prawns were “tasteless”.
“My boss asked why the dumplings were so expensive and though, to be fair, it was full of fillings, it still came off as overhyped.
“As for the drinks, I ordered ‘Uncle Roger’s favourite’ for RM11.50, but it turned out to be just teh o ais limau,” he lamented.
Steven then concluded that eating at Uncle Roger’s Restaurant wasn’t worth the money and said the money was better spent elsewhere, adding: “Unless you’re really craving for it, don’t go. This is the kind of place you try once and never return.”
Reactions
As expected, netizens wasted no time in leaving their thoughts in the comment section, with a handful slamming Steven for complaining about the prices when he could’ve made the choice not to walk into the eatery.
One argued that the Uncle Roger brand was what drove the food prices to where it is now.
Another predicted that the franchise wouldn’t last long, saying that brands created by influencers are as fleeting as the wind.
Last year, a Hong Kong-based food YouTuber gave a scathing review of the franchise, where she called it “the worst dining experience”:
