'Bring an LPG cylinder, get 50 plates of momos': Viral offer grabs internet’s attention

As LPG supply disruptions affect restaurants in several cities, an Indo-Chinese café chain has grabbed attention online with an unusual exchange offer.A post shared on Instagram by Wok & Fork – Desi Chinese has gone viral after the restaurant announced that customers could bring a commercial LPG cylinder to one of its outlets and receive 50 plates of momos in return.The quirky offer quickly caught the attention of social media users, many of whom linked it to the ongoing LPG supply issues affecting commercial kitchens.

Viral post turns heads online

The promotional graphic carried the message: “Help us cook, and we’ll feed you.”It further invited customers to bring a commercial gas cylinder to the nearest outlet and exchange it for plates of momos. The caption accompanying the post read, “Gas for us, Momos for you! Bring a commercial LPG cylinder & enjoy 50 plates.”The post has since drawn a number of reactions and comments, turning a supply issue into a talking point across social media.

Restaurant flags LPG supply challenges

The café chain also shared an update informing customers that its outlets were facing difficulties maintaining regular kitchen operations due to LPG supply issues.In the message, the restaurant said its team was working with LPG vendors and authorities to restore normal supply while temporarily limiting the menu at some outlets.

It also apologized to customers for any inconvenience caused during the disruption.

Internet calls it the ‘return of the barter system’

The unusual offer sparked a flood of humorous responses from users.One comment read, “The re-emergence of the barter system.”Another user joked, “Ye alag hi trading chal raha hain,” loosely translating to “This is a completely different kind of trading.”Others asked practical questions about the offer, including whether the restaurant would also pay for the cylinder or how many momos would be served on each plate.Disclaimer: This article is based on a social media post that has gone viral online. The claims and offer mentioned are as shared by the restaurant on its official social media page. The Times of India has not independently verified the details.The Times of India has reached out to the outlet for its comments. This copy will be updated if and when a response is received.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)