For one woman, trying out food samples at a supermarket was more than just a quick tasting session it turned into her full lunch experience.
In a video shared on TikTok (@itsnanyrahman), she was seen sampling a variety of foods during her visit to Mydin supermarket.
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"Finishing my MySARA while having lunch at the same time," she joked in the caption, referring to how she managed to multitask completing her errands while enjoying free bites along the way.
Throughout her visit, she got to try a range of snacks and meals, including instant noodles, potato chips, dumplings, and even roti canai. On top of that, she sampled several beverages such as banana milk, orange juice, and teh tarik.
To top it off, she didn't miss out on dessert, indulging in chocolate ice cream and blueberry-flavored yogurt offered at the booths.
Even though the samples were all served in bite-sized portions, many agreed that trying every available option could easily leave anyone feeling full.
The video quickly went viral, amassing over 1 million views and more than 85,000 likes.
Viewers were amused and impressed by how Mydin provided such a wide selection of food samples for customers to enjoy.
Some admitted they'd feel shy to take the samples, thinking they were obligated to buy the products afterward. However, several promoters commented that they actually enjoy seeing people try the samples since the quicker they're finished, the sooner they get to rest!
Many others also joined in by sharing their own experiences of tasting food samples at supermarkets, with some confessing they too ended up feeling full after sampling everything available.
It seems like for some shoppers, a trip to the supermarket isn't just for groceries it's also a chance to enjoy a fun (and filling) food adventure.