When a Centipede Shows Up in Your Takeaway
Nothing quite brightens a lunch break like a generous hawker tosses a little extra over your plate. But what if that “extra” turns out to be a creepy crawl‑in?”
The Shocking Discovery
- The incident happened at Kopitiam @ VivoCity on Wednesday, November 9.
- A customer was munching on a takeaway dish when they spotted something odd.
- After a closer look, they realized the mysterious object was a bug‑worm that looked a lot like a centipede.
- “I was absolutely disgusted,” the diner said, but good news: a full refund was issued by the stall.
What the Photo Revealed
From the photo shared on Instagram, it seems the unsettling insect landed right on a serving of cai fan—a popular rice‑and‑stew dish.
Image of the incident (original source on Instagram):
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Official Response
- The diner reported the bite to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
- We reached out to the SFA for a comment, but they didn’t provide a public response yet.
How the Public Reacted
While many felt shaken, a number of netizens took a lighter look at the situation, joking that the centipede was simply “extra protein.”
This quirky, yet unsettling event reminds us that even casual diners can encounter surprises that are a bit too literal in their “extra” offerings.
Centipedes, Worms & Truth‑Bite Tales From the Food Court
Last month, our scene turns from a local kitchen to a hilarious (and slightly gross) kind of horror show. A family from Pasir Ris ordered a ‘cai fan’ feast and came home with a “big centipede” lurking in the food. And just a few weeks earlier, another lady ordered two bowls of yong tau from a hot‑pot stand, only to discover worms slithering on both plates. Yes, you read that right – worms and centipedes turned up as after‑taste extras.
“My Tummy’s Found a Roadkill”
- Who: A Pasir Ris dad who bought the meal for his wife and two sons.
- What: While his son was juuuuuicy eating, the kid found a huge centipede and tossed his dish.
- Feelings: The dad was shocked and said, “I can’t believe the chef missed that!”
- Reaction: He immediately got rid of the meal and cried (or maybe just sighed).
“Worms: The Over‑Satisfied Guests”
- Who: A woman who ordered 2 yong tau bowls from Piao Xiang Male Hotpot via Foodpanda.
- What: He found worms in her meals – every single bowl was a worm‑bowl.
- Post‑Find Action: She called Foodpanda support and bragged about the creepy creatures.
- Response Offered: A tiny $2 voucher and a 90‑cent refund – nothing like the size of the problem.
- Objection: The girl is unhappy; she believes the compensation should match the horrible experience.
Customer Support: The Killing It in a Nutshell
When the customer reached out to the support team, the response was far too small for the side‑story. A little voucher, a half‑dollar refund – not enough to cover a centipede “tax” or a wormy banquet. The manager of the food court may soon re‑check whether the kitchen overdresser is grocery‑savvy or just giving the weirdest “speeddrops” of dining.
The Takeaway: A Food Court is The Wild West
- Be careful when buying food from stalls because you never know when a little crawl‑in will poke its head.
- Report it promptly because a quick complaint can help keep everyone safe.
- Expect better compensation when you pick a hundred‑pounds part of your plate isn’t safely diskid.
All in all, the food court incidents have brought a lot of votes of “we should never serve such creepy cadavers” (ish). The stories keep our food‑court voices alive – between laughter and odor, we keep our noses ready.
