A lot of Nigerian restaurants that consider themselves “fancy” always find a way to overcharge and underdeliver. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling immensely disappointed after a visit to one of these fine establishments, then this post is for you.
1. How the waiters look at you knowing you’re about to finish your money:
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“This one is not ready”
2. You, navigating the menu like:
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Is it only water I can afford?
3. When the waiter “suggests” the most expensive thing on the menu.
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Please, nobody asked you.
4. When you see the portions.
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Is that all?
5. You, calculating all the ingredients to see how they got that price:
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This shit don’t add up.
6. You, wondering why you didn’t just cook at home:
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Is it pasta I cannot make, abi what?
7. Your mouth realizing the food wasn’t worth the cost.
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I’m really a broke clown.
8. When you finally see your bill.
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This can’t be right.
9. When you realize they charged you 7k for ambience.
![](https://c7684bdb45.mjedge.net/wp-content/uploads/zikoko/2020/01/funny-black-man-face-shocked-e1337411871915.jpg)
Is it AC and chair I’m paying for?
10. When you see how much tax you have to pay.
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Is the food not expensive enough?
11. When the manager comes by to ask if you enjoyed your meal.
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Don’t be asking me annoying questions.
12. You, leaving with your empty account:
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Nobody sent me oh.