Why did customers challenge RM15 tiramisu at Nude Bakery?

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Customers Challenged the RM15 Tiramisu Price Due to Perceived Value Discrepancy

Customers at Ong Ai Li's former stall, Nude Bakery in Kuchai, challenged the RM15 price of her tiramisu by presenting larger, more affordable tiramisu purchased from local night markets (pasar malam). This action indicated a perception among some customers that the price did not align with the value they could obtain elsewhere, particularly when compared to significantly larger desserts available at considerably lower prices in the pasar malam.
Comparison with Pasar Malam Offerings

The core of the customer challenge stemmed from a direct comparison with tiramisu available at the pasar malam. Customers would purchase a tiramisu from these markets that was twice the size of Nude Bakery's offering and explicitly show it to Ong Ai Li as evidence of what they considered an exorbitant price for her dessert. This highlights a significant difference in perceived value and portion size between the two retail environments.
Background of Culinary Expertise vs. Local Expectations

Ong Ai Li brought extensive experience from leading pastry teams in Singapore's highly regarded kitchens, including a stint as Group Executive Pastry Chef at the two-Michelin-starred Saint Pierre. In contrast, the Malaysian market, particularly at the neighbourhood level, presented different customer expectations regarding pricing and portioning for desserts. While customers in Singapore were accustomed to paying S$15 (approximately RM47) for a single dessert and expressing gratitude, the local clientele in Kuchai reacted with disbelief and criticism to a RM15 tiramisu.
Efforts to Convince Customers

The initial reception at the stall necessitated significant efforts from Ong Ai Li and her husband, Josh Chua, to encourage customers to try their food. They had to actively persuade passersby to sample their offerings, even going as far as to offer the desserts for free if the customer did not find them satisfactory. This approach underscores the difficulty they faced in overcoming customer price objections and establishing the perceived value of their products in the Malaysian context.

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