Netizen Claimed Hawker Left Cooked Chicken Overnight; It Turned Out to be a Lifelike Prop

Hawker’s Clever Decor: Plastic Chickens Mistaken for Overnight Leftovers

I don’t know about you, but I’ve certainly been more cautious when dining out. No, it’s not due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, but rather a fear of finding unpleasant surprises in my food… Yes, the video of the rat on a woman’s food tray has scarred me.

When visiting hawker centres or restaurants, I’m sure you would expect to be served fresh food rather than leftovers.

However, recent Facebook post raised concerns about a hawker allegedly leaving cooked chicken in his store overnight, only to have the hawker himself debunk the claims later.

Here’s what happened.

Details of the Facebook Post

On 20 December, a netizen took to Facebook to voice his complains about a stall in Tiong Bahru Market that sells curry chicken noodles.

He claimed to have seen cooked chicken hanging under the exhaust since afternoon, he noticed that the shop owner closed the stall despite the chicken still hanging there.

He added that he had been eating at this market for years and had only noticed this situation now. He advised others against eating at that stall, suggesting that they likely used the chicken that is kept overnight.

The Hawker’s Response

For those who frequent this stall, there’s no need to fret; you can continue enjoying your meals there.

The hawker behind the curry chicken noodle stall promptly addressed the issue, stating that the Facebook post was a misunderstanding.

When speaking to 8world, she mentioned that the chickens were fake plastic models that she bought while she was shopping. These lifelike models were intended for decorative purposes and to show customers that their food is made from white chicken.

The realism of these plastic models is quite impressive, wouldn’t you agree?

The hawker emphasised that they do not have any leftover chicken when they close for the day. Furthermore, she noted that it would be impossible to leave cooked chicken hanging in a stall overnight, especially considering Singapore’s weather.

Plastic Models vs Actual Food

The lifelike plastic chicken models might remind you of the “Is it real or is it cake?” TikTok trend. In case you’re not familiar with this internet sensation, let me explain.

This trend involves showcasing an item that looks incredibly realistic, whether it’s the real thing or a cake designed to resemble the item. The creator then cuts into the object to reveal whether it’s genuine or cake.

@redrosecake_tubageckil

Real or Cake? 😂🍰 #everythingiscake #realorcake #hyperrealisticcake #realisticcakes #salad #lime

♬ orijinal ses – TUBA GEÇKİL

Wouldn’t it be entertaining if the hawker decided to create similar videos with her plastic chickens and actual chicken dishes for sale?

Perhaps, it could prevent another controversy like this from arising and offer a light hearted twist to the situation.