When a Cockroach Crashed the Christmas Party
What should have been a merry night of drinks and jokes ended up as a nightmare soup‑sized surprise for a group of friends in Holland Village.
The Unexpected Soup Surprise
John Singh, 31, who works as an operations manager, decided to break up the night with a spicy bowl of tom‑yam soup. The take‑away was ordered from #WTF, a local eatery known for its IndoChine fusion.
First Bite, Then a Bite‑Back
- John was halfway through his soup when a shiny black speck caught his eye.
- He blurted, “I thought those were herbs at first.”
- Spitting out the “herb” of course revealed it to be a baby cockroach — and it looked oddly “cooked”.
- His jaw dropped and he scrambled to rinse his mouth, muttering, “This soup is basically a cockroach cocktail.”
Roaring About It
John’s gut reaction turned the night into a brief horror movie. When friends noticed his distress, one of them, lawyer Akesh Abhilash, stepped in.
The Aftermath
- Akesh and John returned to the restaurant, where manager Jeremy Lim was promptly confronted.
- John’s friend reported the incident to the health authorities, ensuring it would be recorded as a serious breach.
- Jeremy told reporters that the soup was immediately removed and that the kitchen staff confirmed the dish was never intended to contain insects.
- He added that the soup was likely consumed elsewhere and that the incident was treated with utmost seriousness.
Summer of Disgust
John admitted the sncoring was “traumatizing” and vowed never to return to the chain again. He also expressed interest in not eating tom‑yam for a while, as the dish had ruined his holiday cheer.
We all wish the couple could put that moment behind them and that no other patrons will face a creature‑inflicted culinary shock.
This article originally appeared in The New Paper; reproduction requires permission.
