Outrage as JB Restaurant Charges Shocking RM2 for Ice Water!

Have you ever wondered how much you would pay for a simple glass of drinking water? While bottled options can hit your wallet hard, it's hard to imagine anyone shelling out money for filtered water. This raises eyebrows, especially when hearing about one customer's recent shocking experience at a restaurant in Johor Bahru.

A fuming diner took to the popular Facebook group “吃的平台” to vent his frustration after being charged RM2 for a cup of ice-cold, filtered water. According to the upset customer, the restaurant had made some recent changes to their menu, which contributed to the confusion over pricing.

The gentleman in question ordered a Hainanese Chicken dish with a side of Crispy Roasted Pork and rice totaling RM18.80. However, when he asked for a refreshing glass of ice water, he was hit with a surprising RM2 charge. To add insult to injury, when he requested a refill, he faced another RM2 fee, bringing his total bill to an eye-watering RM26.45!

“Famous Johor Bahru restaurant has changed its menu. A cup of water now costs RM2.00 and no refills are allowed. I can’t accept this!” he exclaimed in his post. This outcry quickly caught the attention of many netizens, who expressed their disbelief and offered advice to the upset diner. One user suggested reporting the establishment to the authorities, highlighting that charging more than the regulated price for plain water could result in hefty fines for the restaurant.

The outrage didn’t stop there. Additional comments rolled in, with one user saying, “I thought it was just fried rice that inflated to RM20, but it’s chicken rice joining the price hike too!” Others echoed sentiments that RM2 for plain water seemed excessive, leading many to vow never to return to the eatery again.

This episode raises a crucial question: How much is too much for a basic necessity like water? As consumer awareness continues to grow, establishments need to be cautious about their pricing strategies or risk facing public backlash and regulatory consequences.

Stay tuned as this story continues to develop, and see how restaurant owners respond to the growing tide of customer frustration!