Dennis Padilla expressed disappointment against a seafood restaurant for allegedly taking advantage of his “balikbayan” friend.
The comedian-actor took to Instagram to share their recent dining experience at the said restaurant which charged them with “overpriced” meals.
According to Dennis, a mango shake at the restaurant was priced at P450 per order while a kilo of lobster amounted to P5,500.
“Nakaka-frustrate, nakakalungkot kasi kapwa Filipino ganun ang ginagawa nila,” stated Dennis.
He also left a reminder to the future customers of restaurants to be wary of the food menu prices.
“So kung pupunta kayo dito tanong niyo muna kung magkano yung price. Sobra. Alam mong sobra.
“Kami, sanay kaming magbayad ng mahal. Pero ito, sobra. Kasi pumapatak sobra pa sa $100 ang per kilo ng lobster. Sobra,” added Dennis while showing the receipt that totaled their bill at P38,868 for seven persons.
“Ako, nahihiya ako…hindi naman ako ang nagbayad eh, best friend ko po yung nagbayad. Ako po yung nasaktan kasi balikbayan.
“Anyway, sana wag nilang gawin ito sa ibang Pilipinong darating o sa mga balikbayan natin, lalo darating ngayong Christmas season. Sana wag na nilang ulitin ito.”
Dennis also called on the tourism agency to investigate on the matter.
“Kung pwede, sana i-check ito ng Department of Tourism na maraming mga kapwa Pilipino natin ang pinaghihirapan yung kinita nila sa ibang bansa tapos para silang na-holdap dito sa restaurant na ‘to.”
Netizens, including showbiz friends Janno Gibbs and Arlene Muhlach, meanwhile aired their reactions over the incident.
“Grabe naman presyo,” said Janno. To which Dennis replied, “7 pax kami.”
“Grabe naman yan ?,” commented Arlene Muhlach.
“Lesson learn po magtanong muna how much po yung oorderin niyo or tignan ang menu price ganyan po talaga mamahalan kayo lalo na kung alam na balikbayan kayo ,” said an Instagram user.
“Baka po kasi artists kaya dinagdagan ang price grabe naman magpatong ,” stated another.
A netizen also noted how the restaurant didn’t have a breakdown of the meals Dennis’ group ordered.
“Kahit sa receipt mali hindi nila na break down ang lahat nang order at prices nilagay lang Meal 38k+ dyan palang mali na,” the netizen said.
