freaking tourist trap food court
i went to the airport today to have lunch with my parents before my mom flew off to the states. i can't believe how expensive airport food is...even at the food court (terminal 1, level 2).
my mom had rice and dishes...two veggies and one meat costs $5.00. my dad had indian food...three small portions of some vegetarian curry stuff costs $6.50. i, on the other hand, refused to spend this kind of money on the not-exactly-appetising food there, so i went around looking for the cheapest fare.
as i walked passed the indian food stall that my dad ordered from, i saw the word "plain" under the ala carte menu...which was only $1.00. so assuming that it was plain prata, i ordered from the indian stall chinese aunty (isca):
moby: aunty ah, two plain pratas.
isca: ok... *goes into the kitchen to order from the chef*
isca: what drinks you want with that? coffee or tea?
moby: huh? i only want two plain pratas.
isca: no lah...the price for the prata set will be the same with or without the drink...might as well get something...
moby: huh??? i don't want the set...i just want 2 plain prata...the $1.00 ones... *starts to point to menu signboard...then suddenly sees that the "plain" is followed by "RICE" rather than prata*
isca: we don't sell plain prata for $1.00..it only comes in a set... *gives wtf look*
moby: oh...ok...so what is in your prata set? and how much?
isca: the prata set comes with two plain prata with one veggie and choice of drink...plus curry of course. it costs $6.55...
moby: *gives incredulous wtf look* in that case, please cancel my order. thank you.
isca: wah lau eh... *storms off to kitchen to cancel order*
i ended up eating a chicken mayo sandwich which costs $3.95. =|
knn...$1.00 for a plate of "plain rice"...it's a freaking tourist trap food court...
later this evening, back at my hawker centre downstairs, i had this for $4.50:
and the uncle even remembered that i don't like beans, so he gave me more cole slaw...AND he remembered that i preferred ketchup instead of chili sauce...all without me having to tell him...
i almost feel like i'm at home downstairs. haha. cheers. =)
my mom had rice and dishes...two veggies and one meat costs $5.00. my dad had indian food...three small portions of some vegetarian curry stuff costs $6.50. i, on the other hand, refused to spend this kind of money on the not-exactly-appetising food there, so i went around looking for the cheapest fare.
as i walked passed the indian food stall that my dad ordered from, i saw the word "plain" under the ala carte menu...which was only $1.00. so assuming that it was plain prata, i ordered from the indian stall chinese aunty (isca):
moby: aunty ah, two plain pratas.
isca: ok... *goes into the kitchen to order from the chef*
isca: what drinks you want with that? coffee or tea?
moby: huh? i only want two plain pratas.
isca: no lah...the price for the prata set will be the same with or without the drink...might as well get something...
moby: huh??? i don't want the set...i just want 2 plain prata...the $1.00 ones... *starts to point to menu signboard...then suddenly sees that the "plain" is followed by "RICE" rather than prata*
isca: we don't sell plain prata for $1.00..it only comes in a set... *gives wtf look*
moby: oh...ok...so what is in your prata set? and how much?
isca: the prata set comes with two plain prata with one veggie and choice of drink...plus curry of course. it costs $6.55...
moby: *gives incredulous wtf look* in that case, please cancel my order. thank you.
isca: wah lau eh... *storms off to kitchen to cancel order*
i ended up eating a chicken mayo sandwich which costs $3.95. =|
knn...$1.00 for a plate of "plain rice"...it's a freaking tourist trap food court...
later this evening, back at my hawker centre downstairs, i had this for $4.50:
and the uncle even remembered that i don't like beans, so he gave me more cole slaw...AND he remembered that i preferred ketchup instead of chili sauce...all without me having to tell him...
i almost feel like i'm at home downstairs. haha. cheers. =)
4 comments:
You're not talking about one at Terminal 1, at the basement, right? There's a food court there and the food is quite decently priced.
I hope it's still there though!
does the uncle ever ask you why you take pictures of ketchup?
why no go staff canteen? the whole world goes there. :D
Guess u still not localised enough, next time if at T1,go to basement staff canteen from staircase besides MacDonald. If at T2, is same floor as viewing gallery but in the carpark building =) Happy Hunting!
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