A man who allegedly dined at a Yakiniku buffet in Singapore and deliberately skipped out on his S$25.90 “Eat All You Can” lunch bill has gone viral — for all the wrong reasons.
The restaurant, which operates under a modest yet popular buffet pricing model, took to social media on Sunday (7 Jul) to call out the diner’s brazen act. According to the business, the man had enjoyed a full lunch and then exited quietly through the back door, intentionally avoiding the cashier. Unfortunately for him, the restaurant’s surveillance system didn’t miss a thing.
“Our Cameras Never Forget”: Restaurant Warns Diners Against Bill Dodging
In a Facebook post that quickly gained traction, the eatery wrote:
“Someone enjoyed our Eat All you Can $25.90 lunch buffet a little too much — and forgot the bill intentionally by walking out via the back door exit. Don’t worry, our cameras never forget 😉”
The restaurant also issued a gentle reminder to future diners:
“We work hard to provide good food at affordable price — let’s not forget to respect that… Our restaurant is fully monitored by CCTV.”
Online users responded swiftly, with a mix of ridicule and frustration. Some called the man “cheapskate” and “shameless”, while others lamented the impact such actions have on hardworking restaurant staff.
Netizens React, Some Call for Prepaid Buffet System
One user suggested the restaurant introduce prepayment before seating diners to prevent similar incidents. Others urged the business to file a police report, citing restaurant fraud and non-payment for services rendered as grounds for action.
Several commenters noted that for just under S$26, the lunch buffet was already a good deal — and skipping the bill over such a small amount was disgraceful.
Buffet dining is popular in Singapore for its affordability and variety. However, this incident highlights a darker side of the business — dishonest diners abusing the system. With CCTV now becoming a standard feature in eateries, restaurants are better equipped than ever to deal with such cases.
As of now, it’s unclear whether the restaurant has identified the diner or taken formal legal steps, but the post serves as a strong warning: eat with integrity — or risk being caught on camera.