A Reddit user shared a small habit that got people talking. Sometimes, the user brings a small container of steamed broccoli, pumpkin seeds, or other greens to the hawker centre to add to the meal.
The user asked if bringing extra vegetables from home was a bit unusual. They enjoy hawker food but feel the vegetable portions can sometimes be too small.
For them, bringing extra greens is simply a way to make the meal feel more balanced. They pointed out examples like getting only one slice of cucumber with chicken rice or oily vegetables from economic rice stalls.
Redditors Say Stall Owners Likely Do Not Mind
Many commenters said hawker stall owners probably would not be offended since customers are still buying their food.
One commenter shared that they used to bring hard-boiled eggs to eat with their caifan order. The stall owner eventually noticed when they forgot and even offered to prepare eggs for them.
Others said stall owners may just be curious and would not see it as a problem.
Some commenters also reminded diners to be careful when bringing outside food to halal stalls to avoid misunderstandings.
Some Say There Should Be Boundaries
A former fish soup stall owner said some customers used to bring their own vegetables, and it was generally not an issue.
However, they said things became difficult when customers started asking the stall to cook or store their personal food.
One customer even complained about how their vegetables were cooked and asked the stall to change the soup.
The former stall owner said bringing a small portion of personal food is acceptable, but customers should still respect food safety rules and hawker operators’ limits.
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Am i weird for wanting to bring my own veg to the hawker centre
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