WEB DESK: A student at the Indian School of Business, who found herself paying Rs.525 for a simple corn dish at One8 Commune. She shared a snapshot of the food on X, and the post quickly garnered attention, leaving many questioning the pricing
Another girl from Hyderabad recently shared her experience of paying over Rs.500 for a vegetable dish at Virat Kohli’s restaurant, One8 Commune. The dish, named “Peri Peri Corn Ribs,” consisted of a few slices of corn on the cob, a lemon slice, and dipping sauce. Her post on X (formerly Twitter) quickly went viral, sparking surprise and disbelief among many users.
Dining out is often meant to be a leisurely experience, but what happens when your favorite restaurant hands you an unexpectedly hefty bill? That’s exactly what happened to Sneha, who paid Rs.525 simple corn dish. She was totally surprising to see the bill.
For many, this experience raises eyebrows about the high costs at premium restaurants, especially for a dish as simple as corn on the cob. What started as a regular outing turned into an online conversation about food pricing, luxury dining, and the expectations of high-end restaurant experiences?