Why Pay $17 for a Cai Png with Fish Tail? Buy the Whole Red Snapper for Just $19.50

A recent viral story reported a customer paying $17 for a cai png meal that included a single red snapper tail — causing public outrage over hawker pricing.

But as it turns out, the hawker wasn't overcharging out of greed. He later clarified that just the raw red snapper tail cost him $10, and the remaining cost came from standard cai png add-ons like rice and vegetables.

This raises a key question:
Why pay $17 for a portion of fish… when you can buy the entire red snapper from us at $19.50?

Whole Fish, Whole Value – At a Smarter Price

At Pan Royal, you can buy a whole red snapper (600–700g) for just $19.50 before discount — and get full value from every part of the fish.

🔪 The head can go into soups or curries
🔥 The body is perfect for steaming, grilling, or pan-frying
🥢 The tail? Braise it, fry it, or cook it any way you want

Instead of paying $17 for one cooked tail, you get the full fish with multiple meals, no waste, and full control over seasoning and preparation.

Why It Makes Sense to Buy Whole Fish Direct

Hawkers face rising costs — limited buying volume, labour, prep, and rental fees drive up per-portion pricing. As consumers, you don't need to take on that premium. Buying direct gives you better pricing, more flexibility, and higher freshness.

Why Customers Prefer Buying from Pan Royal

✅ Transparent Pricing — Whole red snapper at $19.50, not $17 for a tail
✅ Better Value — More meat, more meals, less cost per portion
✅ Trusted Source — Clean, reliable, direct from the supplier
✅ Convenient Delivery — Skip wet markets and hawker queues
✅ Home Cooking Control — Use every part of the fish the way you want