Chickano (Bedok)

While jogging, a youngster approached us with a coupon pamphlet. He was promoting food items having discounted prices because of newly established outlet near our friend’s block of flats. We just need to pay $10 for the pamphlet but get to order main dish like whole roasted chicken at 50% discount upon presenting the voucher. On top of that, we can order any side dishes at $1 only. Glancing at the price list, a half chicken cost about $15 and side dishes like cheesy fries, salads or soup are at least $3. We found it worth to buy since the outlet is within walking distance and the expiry of this offer is end of May.

We happily walked to this outlet the next day and flashed the pamphlet at the cashier. To our astonishment, we were told that there was no such offer by them. They are also not aware that the marketing company that they have engaged to promote this outlet has created such offers. Neither have they returned the money collected from sales of this coupon pamphlet too. They were equally shocked when customers turned up in the afternoon to demand that they honour the promo price.

We were too hungry to be angry after hearing several apologies from the staff. Upon noticing that we are not happy, the manager offered to give us 20% discount and again apologised that the Management did not handle this matter well.

The chicken took about 45 mins to be roasted. When served piping hot, the aroma from the herbs and spices was so tempting that we cut it immediately. The meat was juicy and tender with the chicken skin deeply marinated in the spices. For the price of the chicken, the size looked bigger than what we have expected. It was a satisfying meal coupled with a bottle of cream soda that tasted more like root beer.

Although the staff welcomed us to try their burgers and side dishes on our next visit, we were not sure after this incident.