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How much would you pay for extra chilli sauce? A vegetarian stall at the food court in People's Park Complex has recently gotten some heat for charging diners $2 for an extra spoonful of chilli sauce. The stall, which sells Thunder Tea Rice and othe'We just don't want diners to waste it': Chinatown hawker defends $2 charge for chilli sauce
How much would you pay for extra chilli sauce? A vegetarian stall at the food court in People's Park Complex has recently gotten some heat for charging diners $2 for an extra spoonful of chilli sauce. The stall, which sells Thunder Tea Rice and other vegetarian dishes, offers diners the option to add extra ingredients such as vegetables, wantons and braised tofu, which are priced from $1 to $3.50. While the prices of the other ingredients are considered acceptable, some diners took issue with the charge for the extra chilli sauce. Despite the negative reactions from some, stall owner Cai Youzhao maintained that the charge is not a money-making tactic. The 37-year-old told Shin Min Daily News that he usually gives customers the chilli for free, and only charges them if they return for a third helping. «We just don't want customers to take [the chilli] and waste it. Previously a customer insisted that we should provide as much chilli as they want, and it's their choice whether they eat it or not.» However, Cai said that there are customers who genuinely enjoy his chilli and have no issue paying extra for it. Read more