Introduction

In a baffling twist of dining experience, a Woodlands foodcourt customer was left stunned after discovering a surprising $1.20 takeaway fee added to his order of chicken wings on September 21.

The Order

The customer had purchased four chicken wings from the western food stall at Cantine Corner near Kopitiam, with each wing priced at $1.50. To his astonishment, the takeaway fee nearly matched the price of one of the wings, bringing the total cost to a hefty $7.20.

Customer's Reaction

Sharing his experience, Stomper PKJ expressed frustration, stating, "In this day and age, paying extra for takeaway has become the norm. I initially accepted that the fee would be for the cost of the packaging materials. However, I was taken aback to find that I was charged $1.20 for a simple plastic bag and wax paper bag for just four pieces of fried chicken."

Perception of Takeaway Fees

He further lamented, "While a takeaway fee of fifty cents can be considered reasonable, a whopping $1.20 feels like nothing less than daylight robbery!"

Broader Implications

This incident has brought attention to the growing trend of steep takeaway fees in foodcourts across Singapore, prompting customers to question the fairness of such charges.

Final Thoughts

As food prices continue to rise, diners are left wondering if these additional fees are merely justifiable costs or a new standard of exploitation in the takeaway food industry.

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