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Originally Posted by hawkeye007
First time I've ever heard this happening in batam. I've brought/bought outside food into eateries before (of course bulk of the food ordered from said eatery/restaurant) and was never questioned before, let alone kena imposed a service charge.
The only establishment(s) that I have encountered in Batam are the cinemas (XXI & Blitz), which is understandable cos the main bulk of their revenue comes from their concessionary stand sales; can't exactly make money out of 25k - 40k per ticket.
Didn't know New Siang Malam Seafood is so mercenary.  |
Yes, was quite suprised too when I looked at the bill which I usually don't take note.
We ordered frog leg from another stall nearby fyi.