Using rambutans to ‘chope’ table at hawker centre in Singapore
Singaporeans often head to hawker centres for a hearty meal or their favourite comfort food.
But when peak hours start to rush in, it might be hard to find a seat.
Source: Dennise Anorico on Pexels, for illustration purposes only
The general rule when it comes to negotiating the busy hours is to make sure they “chope” a table before ordering their food.
People usually do this using a packet of tissue, water bottles or even their own bags.
One diner, however, found a different way to “chope” their seats without using any personal belongings.
Spread of rambutans laid across a table
In a TikTok video posted by @charmlsyy on 3 July, the Original Poster (OP) notices several rambutans neatly placed on the table.
The in-photo caption reads: “New chope item unlocked.”
Source: @charmlsyy on TikTok
One rambutan takes one side of the table while a small cluster takes up another.
Although food can be used to “chope” tables, it is quite uncommon to see raw fruits as reservation markers even for locals.
Source: @charmlsyy on TikTok
Netizens discuss in comments section
Netizens on TikTok were similarly stunned by the sight of rambutans in the video and shared their own unique ideas.
Source: @charmlsyy on TikTok
A netizen suggested that the OP eat the rambutans so the seats are no longer reserved.
Source: TikTok
One commenter asked if they could sit at the table if birds ate the rambutans, and the OP replied: “It’s the bird’s table now.”
Source: @charmlsyy on TikTok
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Featured image adapted from @charmlsyy on TikTok.
