Chap fan, the beloved Malaysian dish known for its affordability and variety, can sometimes catch diners off guard with its pricing. Recently, an incident in Klang highlighted this issue when a woman found herself charged RM9 for a rather modest portion of steamed egg and diced meat served with rice at a local restaurant.

The woman shared her experience on Xiaohongshu, explaining that she had been away from chap fan for quite some time. Her curiosity was piqued when she passed by the restaurant, leading her to decide to give it a try. However, when the moment arrived to settle the bill, the cashier presented her with an RM9 charge for the meal.

This unexpected price tag startled her because she had ordered only one portion of each dish, and she had assumed that her meal would come to a reasonable RM7. Her post on social media resonated with others, leading to a flurry of responses from fellow netizens who shared their own experiences and echoed her sentiment that this particular chap fan meal seemed unreasonably expensive.

This incident serves as a reminder that while chap fan is generally known for its affordability, portion sizes and pricing can vary widely, emphasizing the importance of understanding local pricing dynamics when dining out.