A Threads user shared his disbelief at being charged RM10 for a plain soup at a prominent local restaurant in Kuala Lumpur.
Amirul Aliff said he specifically requested a plain soup, yet was surprised when the bill listed it as “beef soup” — and cost RM10.
Despite the name on the receipt, Amirul clarified that the soup was just plain broth with no meat or tofu.
“The other food was okay, and I don’t mind paying for good food. But charging RM10 for a plain soup? That’s a bit much,“ he said.
In the comments section, netizens were quick to echo his sentiment, criticising the restaurant’s pricing for what many felt was a basic offering.
One user shared her own disappointment after being served a RM45 Caesar salad at the same restaurant, noting that the croutons “weren’t even crunchy.”
Another pointed out that even for a “T20-level” eatery, RM10 for a soup without any solid ingredients was hard to justify.
Some speculated it could have been a billing mistake, but Amirul clarified that he double-checked with the staff and was told that RM10 is the price for the plain soup.
