Many diners, however, don't see why they can't have their cake and eat it too. The service tax is payable to the government and is charged on the food order regardless whether customers take away or eat in. The service charge of 10 per cent, however, is payable to the restaurant when diners order to eat in on the premises. We try our best to be honest; that's why we have a sign that says the restaurant charges service charge and tax," she said. "We don't turn away these customers because these days, people always take it to social media to shame someone.

Source: The Star December 23, 2018 07:40 UTC