A viral Facebook post alleges a Johor mixed rice eatery charged RM17.50 for a takeaway meal, with the customer questioning how the price was calculated.

WITH eateries raising their prices year after year, consumers are increasingly feeling the pinch when dining out.

However, some restaurants appear to take their pricing too far, leaving customers questioning how much they are expected to pay for a simple local meal.

Recently, a mixed rice eatery in Johor came under fire online after a man claimed he was charged RM17.50 for a takeaway meal comprising rice and three dishes of egg, meat and vegetables.