It's not the money it's the presentation, latest food drama as pork ribs cost 90 baht

[webfact]

Daily News Thai Caption: 90 baht

 

Daily News reported on the latest food drama in Thailand developing on Facebook.

 

It involved a 90 baht plate of steamed pork ribs with soybean paste on rice with veg.

 

This was at a famous suki restaurant - unnamed of course in defamation crazy Thailand.

 

The lady customer said what appeared in front of her did not resemble the picture on the menu at all.

 

 

In comments she said that it was not about the money - she expected to pay 90 baht in such a place.

 

It was the presentation as much as the mean portion - three bits of meat and some kale tossed in.

 

"I felt embarrassed for the waitress".

 

Netizens weighed in with many comments of their own.

 

The media said the restaurant had yet to offer an explanation - whoever they are. 

 

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[swm59nj]

This is nothing unusual.  It’s common practice for food establishments to have photos that look much better than reality.  It shouldn’t be.  But that’s the way it is. Not just Thailand. 
For example a sandwich place.  The sandwiches in the photos look enormous. But in reality the amount of fillings are much less than in the photo. 

[Neeranam]

I can kinda grasp how bored Thai housewives find this interesting, but foreign expats?

[madmitch]

I'm sure the Masterchef judges would love it!

[HappyExpat57]

Go to ANY McDonald's. Buy a Big Mac. Hold it in your hand, then look at the picture of it on the menu. They don't even look like distant cousins.

[jacko45k]

11 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Go to ANY McDonald's. Buy a Big Mac. Hold it in your hand, then look at the picture of it on the menu. They don't even look like distant cousins.

Having a 'Falling Down' moment?

[BananaStrong]

[steven100]

sue them for false advertising.

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

It was the presentation as much as the mean portion - three bits of meat and some kale tossed in.

Quick call Gordon..he'll learn em about presentation.

[roo860]

13 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Go to ANY McDonald's. Buy a Big Mac. Hold it in your hand, then look at the picture of it on the menu. They don't even look like distant cousins.

I'd rather not, thanks anyway. 

[mikebell]

Nothing will change till places are named and ...  (I wanted to add 'shamed' but this is not a common emotion here.)

[bang saen guy]

16 hours ago, Neeranam said:

I can kinda grasp how bored Thai housewives find this interesting, but foreign expats?

In which category do you fall?

[Neeranam]

2 hours ago, bang saen guy said:

In which category do you fall?

I am neither and don't find it the slightest bit interesting.

[SmartyMarty]

18 hours ago, Neeranam said:

I can kinda grasp how bored Thai housewives find this interesting, but foreign expats?

and yet you took the time to not only read it, but also comment.

[zzaa09]

18 hours ago, Neeranam said:

I can kinda grasp how bored Thai housewives find this interesting, but foreign expats?

If that's the case, shouldn't be surprised as to what banal and trivial items your beloved foreign expats might find stimulating. 

This venue is a perfect mirror for such comparisons.

[Neeranam]

Just now, SmartyMarty said:

and yet you took the time to not only read it, but also comment.

What's your point?

[Emdog]

Jetski weekend in Jomtien, noticed a cart selling barbecue ribs. 50 grams for 100 baht. That's 1.76 ounces. It would take two + orders to make a "quarter pounder"

[bang saen guy]

23 hours ago, Neeranam said:

What's your point?

Really?