A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to express her deep regret after purchasing amala from an online restaurant, only to receive a disappointing meal that left her frustrated.
Lady's Disappointment Over Online Amala Order
The woman, who goes by the TikTok username @EforBeth, ordered two portions of amala with assorted meat for herself and a friend. The total cost of the order was N1,800. When the delivery arrived, she was shocked by the poor quality of the food.
In a now-viral video, she showed the contents of the package. The soup appeared thin and watery, and the piece of meat included was very small. She also noted that the food had gone cold by the time it reached her, which added to her dissatisfaction.
She confessed that she seemed to have bad luck with such purchases, questioning why her own orders often turned out poorly compared to others. Without even tasting it, she described the soup as 'unpleasant' in appearance and expressed frustration over the overall condition of the meal.
In her words: 'Unbox N1,800 lunch I ordered online with me. Omoo Why is my own always different. Long story short: Ordered 2 portions of Amala with assorted with my friend and this was what we got, the food was already cold before it got here, the soup doesn’t even look pleasant (haven’t even tasted it yet).'
Reactions from Social Media Users
The video quickly gained attention on TikTok, sparking a wave of reactions from users. Many sympathized with her, stating that the meal did not look worth the amount she paid. Others shared similar experiences they had encountered when buying food from online vendors, noting issues with portion sizes and quality.
Some users suggested that customers should be cautious and check reviews before placing orders from online restaurants. One user, @official__timilehin, commented: 'That food was hot when the vendor packaged it for you. See the heat on the cover. It got cold and the soup mixed together probably due to the rider. The vendor even used cling film to trap the heat so it won’t get cold so she don do her part abeg.'
@JEMILAH said: 'Me and my daughter is watching together she is just 5 oo as u open the soup like this she just burst laugh.' @Adeoladufe added: 'I think the soup is actually nice, it’s just that the ewedu was much than the omi obe and plus road logistics na why he dey mixed together.'
@DivineGraceAzubuike questioned: 'Why the soup small inside plate like that abi dem don chop some before e reach your hand???' @Ronnieswealth advised: 'Even if you want order anything slimming like ewedu next time make sure they portion the ewedu inside nylon to avoid mixing together like this one.'
This incident serves as a cautionary tale for those considering ordering food online, highlighting the importance of checking vendor reviews and managing expectations regarding delivery conditions.
