Nasi Lemak Seller Gets Upset After Customer Scolds Them for Charging Extra for Egg & Anchovies

In a post uploaded to Penang Kini’s page, the seller based in the Balik Pulau area, detailed an encounter one of their staff had with a customer, described as a young man.

According to the seller, the customer had cursed at the staff after learning the price of the nasi lemak he had purchased. Although the exact price wasn’t disclosed, the seller said the customer began questioning whether they charged separately for items like the egg and anchovies. The seller confirmed that they do.

“Yes, we do charge separately for the egg and anchovies in our nasi lemak. We’ve been in business for two years and have never had any complaints, until you came.”

The seller explained that they chose to charge separately for the egg and anchovies because not all customers wanted those items included in their nasi lemak.

They added that the egg and anchovies are only included if requested, and customers are charged accordingly.

After the explanation, the customer allegedly continued to curse at the seller, claiming that what they were selling wasn’t nasi lemak but nasi campur (mixed rice).

“You’re the one who added many dishes to your nasi lemak. Then, when it’s time to pay, you start cussing people out. Ask for the prices first before buying anything.”

The post quickly gained traction among local social media users. While some sympathised with the seller and condemned the customer’s behaviour, others sided with the customer on how nasi lemak should be served.

“It’s called nasi lemak, and this dish comes with egg and anchovies. If those two items aren’t included, it’s not nasi lemak. Yes, the customer was wrong to curse at you, but that doesn’t mean you’re right. It’s strange to charge separately for eggs and anchovies. If the customer asked for extra items, then charging extra would make sense,” commented a netizen.

Another user said, “I think this nasi lemak seller wanted netizens to condemn the customer, but in the end, they’re the one getting bashed. Nasi lemak is typically served with anchovies, peanuts, eggs, and cucumbers. At the very least, it should come with anchovies and eggs.”