TLDR
- A unique buffet experience at Taman Negara, Pahang, has gone viral on social media, featuring a buffet table placed directly in a river with water reaching thigh level.
- The buffet menu includes patin tempoyak, white rice, mixed vegetables, and drinks, with guests given the option of dining in the water or along the riverbank.
- Netizens have been divided over the experience, with some excited by the novelty of it, while others have raised concerns about river pollution and potential health risks, including leptospirosis.
Malaysia is home to no shortage of unique dining experiences, and river dining is one of the many entertaining activities you can enjoy while tucking into a delicious meal.
While many places across the country offer this unique experience, one has been making waves online after a video of a buffet served in a river went viral.
Based on a video shared on Threads, the buffet took place at Taman Negara in Pahang. Unlike conventional buffets, this one stood out for its out-of-the-box setup, with a buffet table placed directly in the river, where the water reached thigh level.
Image Credit: @wawachorr | Threads
Some of the dishes served on the table included patin tempoyak, along with white rice, mixed vegetables, and drinks.
It is understood that while the buffet table is placed in the river, guests have the option of dining in the water or sitting along the riverbank.
Netizens were divided
The video has since garnered attention from social media users. While many were excited by the unique dining experience, others raised concerns about issues such as river pollution and hygiene, noting that rivers can contribute to the spread of leptospirosis.
"And what if you spill food into the river? Who's going to clean it up? This is pollution."
Image Credit: @wawachorr | Threads
Another user shared, "Not such a smart dining experience. There are risks of water contamination if river water gets into your food, and what if there's a flash flood? It can happen at any time, and if you don't make it to safety, you'll be swept away."
Image Credit: @wawachorr | Threads
Watch the video below:
Featured Image Credit: @wawachorr | Threads
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