A Malaysian woman claims she was misled into buying a “salmon” Vietnam roll that turned out to be chicken slice
A Malaysian woman has sparked an online debate after alleging that a Vietnam roll sold as “salmon” at a Ramadan bazaar in Putrajaya turned out to contain chicken slice instead.
The woman shared her experience on Threads, recounting her visit to the Bazaar Ramadan at Precinct 14 in Putrajaya.
She described being drawn in by what appeared to be a generously filled roll, priced at RM4 per piece, that was labelled “salmon.”
“I was excited thinking it was salmon. Only when I tasted it did I realise it was sliced chicken — coloured orange on one side,” she wrote.
She went on to express frustration, saying she felt deceived, particularly during the Ramadan season.
The post quickly gained traction, accumulating over 1,800 likes and more than 371 comments.
Many commenters sided with the buyer, calling the labelling misleading. One suggested that sellers should display clear signage or tags for each item.
Another commenter offered a possible explanation, noting that some sellers use “gegulung salmon” — a processed salmon-flavoured roll similar to a crab stick — as a filling, rather than actual fish.
She added that she personally avoids salmon-labelled Vietnam rolls at bazaars for this very reason, opting for prawn-filled ones instead.
The discussion took an unexpected turn when a woman, believed to be the seller, appeared in the comments to offer her perspective.
“Don’t just listen to one side. It’s better to check first,” she wrote. She further clarified that the item was never intended to be marketed as real salmon.
“We did not lie by writing the ‘salmon’ tag while selling chicken slices,” she said, explaining that her staff had always verbally described each item to customers and that no written tags had been placed at the stall.
Acknowledging the miscommunication, she added that the incident served as a lesson, and that tags would be displayed going forward to prevent similar misunderstandings — particularly since not all customers may be familiar with processed or frozen food products.
It has not been independently confirmed whether the commenter is in fact the seller in question.
