We all know that dining out can be a bit pricey, but it’s still a surprise when a restaurant charges what some deem an unjustifiably high price for a small dish.

This was recently the reality for one diner at a restaurant in Australia, who took to social media to express their shock and disbelief at the huge price tag attached to a small side dish.

The dish was corn ribs seasoned with ancho chilli salt and served with burnt butter.

The entree was listed in the me&u app that restaurants and pubs use for table service at a hefty $15!

One diner was shocked to see the price of corn ribs in this restaurant. Image source: Reddit.

The dish seemed to consist of about four small pieces of charred corn–which the diner felt was not enough for the price they were being asked to pay. The diner complained and captioned the post: ‘40 cents worth of corn in Australia.’

Some users agreed that the diner had every right to be stunned by the price.

‘You’d have to be insane to think this is okay. $15 for a slither of corn?’ one person commented on the post.

While another one said: ‘I certainly wouldn’t be buying it.’

But a surprising number of people came to the restaurant’s defence, with some arguing that although the price was expensive, there was still justification for it.

‘Almost like you’re paying for the time for someone to cook it, all the kitchen equipment, rent on the place, profit and covering the fee that Uber Eats charges to the restaurant,’ one user said.

‘$15 is over the top, but staff need to be paid, rent needs to be paid, power needs to be paid etc,’ another person argued. ‘You don’t do that by having super cheap options on the menu chosen by people occupying valuable table space.’

The Impact of Rising Costs on Restaurant Pricing

A wave of increasing costs might be contributing to this price surprise. Everything from higher wages, increasing rent, unpredictable utility costs, and supply chain disruptions caused by the current global situation is impacting how restaurant owners calculate the cost of menu items.

Many restaurant owners are grappling with how to balance maintaining their profit margins and adequately compensating their staff while at the same time keeping meals affordable for customers.

There’s no denying the push and pull at play here–on the one hand, rising food costs and other overheads can tempt some restaurateurs to increase menu prices. On the other hand, they risk losing customers to competitors with more reasonable pricing.

Some restaurateurs handle these challenges by getting creative with cost-saving measures, such as reevaluating supply chain efficiencies or revising menu offerings.

But even with the most innovative strategies, there will inevitably be some impact that may end up trickling down the diner's plate and wallet.

Key Takeaways

• A diner was shocked over an Aussie restaurant's 'overpriced' entree–a $15 dish of corn ribs.
• The photo showed four 'slivers' of charred corn, which the customer complained was worth 40 cents.
• The price sparked a bitter debate on social media, with many defending the restaurant's pricing.
• Some argued that the price needs to cover costs like staff, kitchen equipment, rent, etc.

What are your thoughts, dear members? Do you think the menu item was overpriced? Or was the price justifiable? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Shane/#]

We all know that dining out can be a bit pricey, but it’s still a surprise when a restaurant charges what some deem an unjustifiably high price for a small dish.

This was recently the reality for one diner at a restaurant in Australia, who took to social media to express their shock and disbelief at the huge price tag attached to a small side dish.

The dish was corn ribs seasoned with ancho chilli salt and served with burnt butter.

The entree was listed in the me&u app that restaurants and pubs use for table service at a hefty $15!

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One diner was shocked to see the price of corn ribs in this restaurant. Image source: Reddit.

The dish seemed to consist of about four small pieces of charred corn–which the diner felt was not enough for the price they were being asked to pay. The diner complained and captioned the post: ‘40 cents worth of corn in Australia.’

Some users agreed that the diner had every right to be stunned by the price.

‘You’d have to be insane to think this is okay. $15 for a slither of corn?’ one person commented on the post.

While another one said: ‘I certainly wouldn’t be buying it.’

But a surprising number of people came to the restaurant’s defence, with some arguing that although the price was expensive, there was still justification for it.

‘Almost like you’re paying for the time for someone to cook it, all the kitchen equipment, rent on the place, profit and covering the fee that Uber Eats charges to the restaurant,’ one user said.

‘$15 is over the top, but staff need to be paid, rent needs to be paid, power needs to be paid etc,’ another person argued. ‘You don’t do that by having super cheap options on the menu chosen by people occupying valuable table space.’

The Impact of Rising Costs on Restaurant Pricing

A wave of increasing costs might be contributing to this price surprise. Everything from higher wages, increasing rent, unpredictable utility costs, and supply chain disruptions caused by the current global situation is impacting how restaurant owners calculate the cost of menu items.

Many restaurant owners are grappling with how to balance maintaining their profit margins and adequately compensating their staff while at the same time keeping meals affordable for customers.

There’s no denying the push and pull at play here–on the one hand, rising food costs and other overheads can tempt some restaurateurs to increase menu prices. On the other hand, they risk losing customers to competitors with more reasonable pricing.

Some restaurateurs handle these challenges by getting creative with cost-saving measures, such as reevaluating supply chain efficiencies or revising menu offerings.

But even with the most innovative strategies, there will inevitably be some impact that may end up trickling down the diner's plate and wallet.

Key Takeaways

• A diner was shocked over an Aussie restaurant's 'overpriced' entree–a $15 dish of corn ribs.
• The photo showed four 'slivers' of charred corn, which the customer complained was worth 40 cents.
• The price sparked a bitter debate on social media, with many defending the restaurant's pricing.
• Some argued that the price needs to cover costs like staff, kitchen equipment, rent, etc.

What are your thoughts, dear members? Do you think the menu item was overpriced? Or was the price justifiable? Let us know in the comments below!

That's bloody disgusting in this day and age highway robbery

 

[ToniaKisliakov]

We all know that dining out can be a bit pricey, but it’s still a surprise when a restaurant charges what some deem an unjustifiably high price for a small dish.

This was recently the reality for one diner at a restaurant in Australia, who took to social media to express their shock and disbelief at the huge price tag attached to a small side dish.

The dish was corn ribs seasoned with ancho chilli salt and served with burnt butter.

The entree was listed in the me&u app that restaurants and pubs use for table service at a hefty $15!

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One diner was shocked to see the price of corn ribs in this restaurant. Image source: Reddit.

The dish seemed to consist of about four small pieces of charred corn–which the diner felt was not enough for the price they were being asked to pay. The diner complained and captioned the post: ‘40 cents worth of corn in Australia.’

Some users agreed that the diner had every right to be stunned by the price.

‘You’d have to be insane to think this is okay. $15 for a slither of corn?’ one person commented on the post.

While another one said: ‘I certainly wouldn’t be buying it.’

But a surprising number of people came to the restaurant’s defence, with some arguing that although the price was expensive, there was still justification for it.

‘Almost like you’re paying for the time for someone to cook it, all the kitchen equipment, rent on the place, profit and covering the fee that Uber Eats charges to the restaurant,’ one user said.

‘$15 is over the top, but staff need to be paid, rent needs to be paid, power needs to be paid etc,’ another person argued. ‘You don’t do that by having super cheap options on the menu chosen by people occupying valuable table space.’

The Impact of Rising Costs on Restaurant Pricing

A wave of increasing costs might be contributing to this price surprise. Everything from higher wages, increasing rent, unpredictable utility costs, and supply chain disruptions caused by the current global situation is impacting how restaurant owners calculate the cost of menu items.

Many restaurant owners are grappling with how to balance maintaining their profit margins and adequately compensating their staff while at the same time keeping meals affordable for customers.

There’s no denying the push and pull at play here–on the one hand, rising food costs and other overheads can tempt some restaurateurs to increase menu prices. On the other hand, they risk losing customers to competitors with more reasonable pricing.

Some restaurateurs handle these challenges by getting creative with cost-saving measures, such as reevaluating supply chain efficiencies or revising menu offerings.

But even with the most innovative strategies, there will inevitably be some impact that may end up trickling down the diner's plate and wallet.

Key Takeaways

• A diner was shocked over an Aussie restaurant's 'overpriced' entree–a $15 dish of corn ribs.
• The photo showed four 'slivers' of charred corn, which the customer complained was worth 40 cents.
• The price sparked a bitter debate on social media, with many defending the restaurant's pricing.
• Some argued that the price needs to cover costs like staff, kitchen equipment, rent, etc.

What are your thoughts, dear members? Do you think the menu item was overpriced? Or was the price justifiable? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[ToniaKisliakov]

What a stupid troublemaker! If he thinks it’s too expensive, he can choose not to order it! After all, am sure others do order it as it’s their choice! Otherwise the restaurant won’t have it on the menu if people didn’t buy it, would they? Such a petty thing to complain about too!

 

[Veggiepatch]

Bet you $100 the restaurant was in Melbourne's CBD.

 

[BlackWolf]

What a stupid troublemaker! If he thinks it’s too expensive, he can choose not to order it! After all, am sure others do order it as it’s their choice! Otherwise the restaurant won’t have it on the menu if people didn’t buy it, would they? Such a petty thing to complain about too!

it's a bit hard to know what you are going to get when ordering. If it had a picture of the 4 pieces yes, you could decide not to order it. And for that price I'd would expect more too.

 

[Veggiepatch]

@Tonia Klislakov I felt the diner had every right to complain. Reminds of a time in Noosa at a hole called the Quarterdeck Restaurant in the mid 1980s.

I ordered the "Quarterdeck Special" described as something like "delicious Balmain Bugs served on a bed of fragrant rice and a serve of garden fresh vegetables".

Well the plate comes out. It looks like a mound of plain boiled rice. Where's the Balmain Bugs? The solitary Bug was having a nap in the bed of rice, lucky to be the size of a hash brown (topical, I know!). So, in my disgust, I upended the plate on the table and stormed out with the girlfriend at the time. And they wanted $32 for something that probably cost less than $5 to make.

Just checked and the place doesn't exist anymore.....thankfully!

 

[Littleboy8]

@Tonia Klislakov I felt the diner had every right to complain. Reminds of a time in Noosa at a hole called the Quarterdeck Restaurant in the mid 1980s.

I ordered the "Quarterdeck Special" described as something like "delicious Balmain Bugs served on a bed of fragrant rice and a serve of garden fresh vegetables".

Well the plate comes out. It looks like a mound of plain boiled rice. Where's the Balmain Bugs? The solitary Bug was having a nap in the bed of rice, lucky to be the size of a hash brown (topical, I know!). So, in my disgust, I upended the plate on the table and stormed out with the girlfriend at the time. And they wanted $32 for something that probably cost less than $5 to make.

Just checked and the place doesn't exist anymore.....thankfully!

That’s hilariousreminds me of the time my mum upended a plate of food on my bros girlfriends head for saying the word shit at the table

 

[Babbie]

@Tonia Klislakov I felt the diner had every right to complain. Reminds of a time in Noosa at a hole called the Quarterdeck Restaurant in the mid 1980s.

I ordered the "Quarterdeck Special" described as something like "delicious Balmain Bugs served on a bed of fragrant rice and a serve of garden fresh vegetables".

Well the plate comes out. It looks like a mound of plain boiled rice. Where's the Balmain Bugs? The solitary Bug was having a nap in the bed of rice, lucky to be the size of a hash brown (topical, I know!). So, in my disgust, I upended the plate on the table and stormed out with the girlfriend at the time. And they wanted $32 for something that probably cost less than $5 to make.

Just checked and the place doesn't exist anymore.....thankfully!

If you don’t like it don’t eat there and stop whinging

 

[ToniaKisliakov]

Why should he have the right to complain at prices? Your diner mate chose to visit that restaurant, He did not like the prices, so his choice not to order the dish and leave. No one was making him order did they? Don''t like the price, don't get it. His choice.

 

[Veggiepatch]

That’s hilariousreminds me of the time my mum upended a plate of food on my bros girlfriends head for saying the word shit at the table

Your Mum outdid me by a long shot!

 

[Veggiepatch]

If you don’t like it don’t eat there and stop whinging

Oh dear! Lock up your children! Lock up your pets!

Here comes the righteousness brigade!

 

[Babbie]

Oh dear! Lock up your children! Lock up your pets!

Here comes the righteousness brigade!

Another old whinger. Have another moan and groan about BS

 

[Littleboy8]

Your Mum outdid me by a long shot!

No pretty much on a par I’d say! Loved to have seen your girls face

 

[CristinaV]

We all know that dining out can be a bit pricey, but it’s still a surprise when a restaurant charges what some deem an unjustifiably high price for a small dish.

This was recently the reality for one diner at a restaurant in Australia, who took to social media to express their shock and disbelief at the huge price tag attached to a small side dish.

The dish was corn ribs seasoned with ancho chilli salt and served with burnt butter.

The entree was listed in the me&u app that restaurants and pubs use for table service at a hefty $15!

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One diner was shocked to see the price of corn ribs in this restaurant. Image source: Reddit.

The dish seemed to consist of about four small pieces of charred corn–which the diner felt was not enough for the price they were being asked to pay. The diner complained and captioned the post: ‘40 cents worth of corn in Australia.’

Some users agreed that the diner had every right to be stunned by the price.

‘You’d have to be insane to think this is okay. $15 for a slither of corn?’ one person commented on the post.

While another one said: ‘I certainly wouldn’t be buying it.’

But a surprising number of people came to the restaurant’s defence, with some arguing that although the price was expensive, there was still justification for it.

‘Almost like you’re paying for the time for someone to cook it, all the kitchen equipment, rent on the place, profit and covering the fee that Uber Eats charges to the restaurant,’ one user said.

‘$15 is over the top, but staff need to be paid, rent needs to be paid, power needs to be paid etc,’ another person argued. ‘You don’t do that by having super cheap options on the menu chosen by people occupying valuable table space.’

The Impact of Rising Costs on Restaurant Pricing

A wave of increasing costs might be contributing to this price surprise. Everything from higher wages, increasing rent, unpredictable utility costs, and supply chain disruptions caused by the current global situation is impacting how restaurant owners calculate the cost of menu items.

Many restaurant owners are grappling with how to balance maintaining their profit margins and adequately compensating their staff while at the same time keeping meals affordable for customers.

There’s no denying the push and pull at play here–on the one hand, rising food costs and other overheads can tempt some restaurateurs to increase menu prices. On the other hand, they risk losing customers to competitors with more reasonable pricing.

Some restaurateurs handle these challenges by getting creative with cost-saving measures, such as reevaluating supply chain efficiencies or revising menu offerings.

But even with the most innovative strategies, there will inevitably be some impact that may end up trickling down the diner's plate and wallet.

Key Takeaways

• A diner was shocked over an Aussie restaurant's 'overpriced' entree–a $15 dish of corn ribs.
• The photo showed four 'slivers' of charred corn, which the customer complained was worth 40 cents.
• The price sparked a bitter debate on social media, with many defending the restaurant's pricing.
• Some argued that the price needs to cover costs like staff, kitchen equipment, rent, etc.

What are your thoughts, dear members? Do you think the menu item was overpriced? Or was the price justifiable? Let us know in the comments below!

Absolutely disgraceful. How can the restaurant justify charging so much for corn?
And those of you who think that the restaurant has done the right thing, you really have no idea how to run a business. Maybe restauranteurs should look at lowering their profit margin. Just a thought.

 

[IAN3005]

We all know that dining out can be a bit pricey, but it’s still a surprise when a restaurant charges what some deem an unjustifiably high price for a small dish.

This was recently the reality for one diner at a restaurant in Australia, who took to social media to express their shock and disbelief at the huge price tag attached to a small side dish.

The dish was corn ribs seasoned with ancho chilli salt and served with burnt butter.

The entree was listed in the me&u app that restaurants and pubs use for table service at a hefty $15!

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One diner was shocked to see the price of corn ribs in this restaurant. Image source: Reddit.

The dish seemed to consist of about four small pieces of charred corn–which the diner felt was not enough for the price they were being asked to pay. The diner complained and captioned the post: ‘40 cents worth of corn in Australia.’

Some users agreed that the diner had every right to be stunned by the price.

‘You’d have to be insane to think this is okay. $15 for a slither of corn?’ one person commented on the post.

While another one said: ‘I certainly wouldn’t be buying it.’

But a surprising number of people came to the restaurant’s defence, with some arguing that although the price was expensive, there was still justification for it.

‘Almost like you’re paying for the time for someone to cook it, all the kitchen equipment, rent on the place, profit and covering the fee that Uber Eats charges to the restaurant,’ one user said.

‘$15 is over the top, but staff need to be paid, rent needs to be paid, power needs to be paid etc,’ another person argued. ‘You don’t do that by having super cheap options on the menu chosen by people occupying valuable table space.’

The Impact of Rising Costs on Restaurant Pricing

A wave of increasing costs might be contributing to this price surprise. Everything from higher wages, increasing rent, unpredictable utility costs, and supply chain disruptions caused by the current global situation is impacting how restaurant owners calculate the cost of menu items.

Many restaurant owners are grappling with how to balance maintaining their profit margins and adequately compensating their staff while at the same time keeping meals affordable for customers.

There’s no denying the push and pull at play here–on the one hand, rising food costs and other overheads can tempt some restaurateurs to increase menu prices. On the other hand, they risk losing customers to competitors with more reasonable pricing.

Some restaurateurs handle these challenges by getting creative with cost-saving measures, such as reevaluating supply chain efficiencies or revising menu offerings.

But even with the most innovative strategies, there will inevitably be some impact that may end up trickling down the diner's plate and wallet.

Key Takeaways

• A diner was shocked over an Aussie restaurant's 'overpriced' entree–a $15 dish of corn ribs.
• The photo showed four 'slivers' of charred corn, which the customer complained was worth 40 cents.
• The price sparked a bitter debate on social media, with many defending the restaurant's pricing.
• Some argued that the price needs to cover costs like staff, kitchen equipment, rent, etc.

What are your thoughts, dear members? Do you think the menu item was overpriced? Or was the price justifiable? Let us know in the comments below!

The price of corn (the cheapest crop to grow) has skyrocketed in price. I have stopped buying corn and baby peas as a result. $4.19/kg.

 

[Ricki]

Absolutely disgraceful. How can the restaurant justify charging so much for corn?
And those of you who think that the restaurant has done the right thing, you really have no idea how to run a business. Maybe restauranteurs should look at lowering their profit margin. Just a thought.

I was in the Hotel/restaurant business for 45 yrs and unless you are in the industry you have no idea of the overheads. I find $15 a bit rich but this person could have asked what they were getting if no picture and not gotten it. Sooooo glad I'm retired. It's a very difficult industry to please everyone.

 

[Runnymede]

@Tonia Klislakov I felt the diner had every right to complain. Reminds of a time in Noosa at a hole called the Quarterdeck Restaurant in the mid 1980s.

I ordered the "Quarterdeck Special" described as something like "delicious Balmain Bugs served on a bed of fragrant rice and a serve of garden fresh vegetables".

Well the plate comes out. It looks like a mound of plain boiled rice. Where's the Balmain Bugs? The solitary Bug was having a nap in the bed of rice, lucky to be the size of a hash brown (topical, I know!). So, in my disgust, I upended the plate on the table and stormed out with the girlfriend at the time. And they wanted $32 for something that probably cost less than $5 to make.

Just checked and the place doesn't exist anymore.....thankfully!

 

[Runnymede]

It is no wonder they don`t exist any longer

We all know that dining out can be a bit pricey, but it’s still a surprise when a restaurant charges what some deem an unjustifiably high price for a small dish.

This was recently the reality for one diner at a restaurant in Australia, who took to social media to express their shock and disbelief at the huge price tag attached to a small side dish.

The dish was corn ribs seasoned with ancho chilli salt and served with burnt butter.

The entree was listed in the me&u app that restaurants and pubs use for table service at a hefty $15!

View attachment 28156

One diner was shocked to see the price of corn ribs in this restaurant. Image source: Reddit.

The dish seemed to consist of about four small pieces of charred corn–which the diner felt was not enough for the price they were being asked to pay. The diner complained and captioned the post: ‘40 cents worth of corn in Australia.’

Some users agreed that the diner had every right to be stunned by the price.

‘You’d have to be insane to think this is okay. $15 for a slither of corn?’ one person commented on the post.

While another one said: ‘I certainly wouldn’t be buying it.’

But a surprising number of people came to the restaurant’s defence, with some arguing that although the price was expensive, there was still justification for it.

‘Almost like you’re paying for the time for someone to cook it, all the kitchen equipment, rent on the place, profit and covering the fee that Uber Eats charges to the restaurant,’ one user said.

‘$15 is over the top, but staff need to be paid, rent needs to be paid, power needs to be paid etc,’ another person argued. ‘You don’t do that by having super cheap options on the menu chosen by people occupying valuable table space.’

The Impact of Rising Costs on Restaurant Pricing

A wave of increasing costs might be contributing to this price surprise. Everything from higher wages, increasing rent, unpredictable utility costs, and supply chain disruptions caused by the current global situation is impacting how restaurant owners calculate the cost of menu items.

Many restaurant owners are grappling with how to balance maintaining their profit margins and adequately compensating their staff while at the same time keeping meals affordable for customers.

There’s no denying the push and pull at play here–on the one hand, rising food costs and other overheads can tempt some restaurateurs to increase menu prices. On the other hand, they risk losing customers to competitors with more reasonable pricing.

Some restaurateurs handle these challenges by getting creative with cost-saving measures, such as reevaluating supply chain efficiencies or revising menu offerings.

But even with the most innovative strategies, there will inevitably be some impact that may end up trickling down the diner's plate and wallet.

Key Takeaways

• A diner was shocked over an Aussie restaurant's 'overpriced' entree–a $15 dish of corn ribs.
• The photo showed four 'slivers' of charred corn, which the customer complained was worth 40 cents.
• The price sparked a bitter debate on social media, with many defending the restaurant's pricing.
• Some argued that the price needs to cover costs like staff, kitchen equipment, rent, etc.

What are your thoughts, dear members? Do you think the menu item was overpriced? Or was the price justifiable? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Runnymede]

A cob of corn in Woolies supermarket is Between $1 and $1.50 at the moment and that dish would only be 1 cob. so I agree the price is very over priced. Around $10- $12 would be more like it