Incident Overview

In a shocking incident that has caused a stir in the food community, Mr. Ryan Koh, a 48-year-old regular at Al Mubin Restaurant in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, experienced a stomach-turning moment that has left him vowing never to return to the eatery. This happened in the early hours of October 8, when Mr. Koh decided to indulge in his favorite drink – teh tarik – after a late-night meal of roti prata.

The Horrifying Discovery

While enjoying his takeaway drink, Mr. Koh noticed something unsettling. 'I was sipping my teh through a straw when I suddenly felt a strange texture in my mouth,' he explained. After taking a few sips, he realized he had ingested at least half of the drink before spotting a hair inside his cup. 'In a panic, I spat out the hairy strand and quickly opened the lid to inspect the contents,' he recalled. To his horror, he found another hair inside the cup!

Immediate Reaction and Confrontation

Feeling nauseated and disgusted, Mr. Koh took to the restroom and ended up vomiting due to the shocking discovery. Upon confronting the restaurant staff, he was met with denial as the workers insisted that no mistakes had occurred in preparing his drink. They brusquely told him to lodge a formal complaint if he was that concerned.

Mr. Koh's Suspicion

Feeling dissatisfied with their response, he turned to the authorities for help and was directed to file a complaint with the Singapore Food Agency. Mr. Koh became increasingly suspicious, claiming, “I saw the worker fiddling with something with his back turned to me just before he prepared my drink.” This led him to wonder if the hair was deliberately placed in his teh tarik.

Previous Interactions and Staff Response

Interestingly, Mr. Koh indicated there had been a prior unpleasant interaction with one of the restaurant’s employees who had been 'rude' to him during a previous visit, which might have sparked this unfortunate incident.

Media Reaction

In an effort to uncover the truth, journalists from The New Paper visited Al Mubin Restaurant to seek the staff's side. A worker who remained anonymous firmly denied any wrongdoing, stating with conviction, 'No such thing happened.'

Conclusion

This incident raises concerns about food safety standards and proper hygiene practices within local eateries. It serves as a reminder for consumers to be vigilant when dining out. Will Mr. Koh’s experience lead to stricter regulations and more awareness of food safety in Singapore? Stay tuned as we continue to follow this developing story!