$5,000 over a cockroach? Diner seeks compensation after allegedly finding insect in char kway teow
A diner is demanding $5,000 in compensation after allegedly finding a cockroach in his meal at a Singapore restaurant. The restaurant has denied the claim, citing it as a bad-faith attempt at extortion and threatening legal action.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of food safety concerns, social media virality, and the potential for reputational damage through unsubstantiated public allegations.
A diner asked for $5,000 in compensation after allegedly finding a cockroach in his plate of char kway teow from a restaurant at Serangoon.
Speaking to AsiaOne, 35-year-old Syed Rafidhi said that the incident took place on Aug 22 at Al Majlis Serangoon Road.
Video footage of the incident was also shared on Threads by his niece, who goes by the username shortangryman, showing a large cockroach wedged between the fried noodles on his plate.
According to Syed, he had reported the cockroach to staff immediately.
The plate of food was "quickly" taken away, and staff even offered to replace the meal, Syed said, adding that he rejected the offer "knowing the kitchen is dirty".
Syed, who works as a Grab driver, said that he reached out to Al Majlis to provide feedback after the incident, and met with the restaurant's owner on Sept 9.
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