What The Heck? Chicken Cutlet Scam at GrabFood
Hungry Couple Stumbles on Near-Empty Cutlet
A couple from Hougang had a bad day because their grab-and-go chicken cutlet was basically a flour festival.
- Where it was ordered: Heng Heng Western Food, Block 684 Hougang Avenue 8 (Thu, May 26).
- What went wrong: The cutlet was sliced thin, turned into a feather‑light morsel, and practically abandoned in flour before the deep‑frying process. There was more batter than actual chicken.
- Price tag: They paid $27.70 (delivery fee $3.30) for a dish that was hardly a single piece of chicken.
- Customer reaction: Amanda (Stomp contributor) posted a side‑by‑side photo and a short video of the empty cutlet, declaring it a “great disappointment.” She ordered two sets of fish & chips but received only one.
- Review outcome: Roger, her husband, gave the stall a one‑star rating on the GrabFood app.
TL;DR
When the chicken cutlet was practically a flour toy, the couple was left with a pricey disappointment and a one‑star review. Looks like the stall’s standard went from “delicious” to “deliciously incomplete.”
Singapore’s Chicken Conundrum: A Slice of Drama
Amanda told Stomp: “We’ve visited Heng Heng a few times and they’re great because they serve classic Western fare, but last night’s chaos was a bit much.” She added, “We’re aware there’s a chicken shortage, but why the panic?”
Over the past few days, local wet markets and grocery stores have run out of fresh chicken. People rushed to grab what was left, according to The Straits Times.
All of this follows Malaysia’s announcement on Monday (May 23) that it would stop exporting up to 3.6 million chickens a month starting June 1, until domestic supply balances out.
Government Speaks
The Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, Desmond Tan, clarified that Singapore still has plenty of chicken on hand and urged locals not to panic.
What’s in the Pantries?
- FairPrice shelves are stocked with frozen chicken that would keep for roughly four months.
- Additional supplies are on the way, adding another two months of savings.
Where Will It End Up?
Let’s keep an eye out—hopefully, the extra chicken will turn into more than just meat, but maybe some tasty chicken cutlets for future family dinners.
