A student from the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad shared her disappointment after ordering a dish priced at Rs. 525 (excluding taxes) at Virat Kohli’s restaurant, One8 Commune. Sneha posted a picture of the dish, which turned out to be a few slices of corn on the cob, plated with a dollop of dipping sauce and garnished with scallions.
Paid Rs. 525 for this today at One8 Commune,” Sneha posted on X along with an image of the dish. On the menu, this was called ‘Peri Peri Corn Ribs’; described it as ‘Corn served with garlic aioli, parmesan cheese and scallions.’
paid rs.525 for this today at one8 commune 😭 pic.twitter.com/EpDaVEIzln
— Sneha (@itspsneha) January 11, 2025
Her post immediately became viral with a mix of amusement and criticism. People on social media mocked her for paying such a colossal amount for what seemed to be a luxuriously worded version of ‘bhutta’. “You knew this before ordering, so stop crying,” one X user comment read.
Others pointed out that such pricing reflects the experience, not just the food. “Money is for ambience, service & cleanliness. That comfy chair, good-looking rich people around, nice crockery,” one user pointed out. Another remarked, “You didn’t pay for this. You paid for the vibes.”
🚨 Visited One8 Commune in Bengaluru today and here’s my experience. Spoiler alert: It was terrible.
1. They have valet parking but it’s priced at ₹100. Since the road is busy, you have no other option than paying.
2. The front desk initially refused entry because I was… https://t.co/8zRSoSwk79 pic.twitter.com/zIyBH7xKYn
— Sumukh Rao (@RaoSumukh) December 17, 2023
Some, like X user Sumukh Rao, chimed in with their own disappointing experiences at the restaurant. Meanwhile, many were amused by the dish’s steep cost. “This is ‘ubla hua bhutta’ that’s sold for Rs. 45,” joked one commenter. Another exclaimed, “Five hundred and twenty-five rupees for a BHUTTA???” The incident continues to fuel conversations online about luxury dining and the value of experiences versus ingredients.
