Can you imagine paying Rs 7000 for Tomato Scrambled Eggs? There’s no denying that it is an ultimate comfort food in China—typically loved for being simple, quick, and incredibly cheap. However, a restaurant in Shanghai has completely flipped the script, turning this everyday household staple into an ultra-luxury experience. Jinlong Dabianlu Restaurant, located in Shanghai’s Hongkou district, has set social media buzzing by pricing a single plate of this humble dish at a staggering 520 yuan (approximately Rs 7,308).What justifies the massive price tag?The secret behind the exorbitant price lies in a radical swap of ingredients. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the chef skips standard chicken eggs entirely, opting instead for a massive, dark green emu egg imported from Germany. The egg alone carries a hefty wholesale cost of around 150 yuan (Rs 2,108). In fact, the shell is so thick and sturdy that the chef has to use a small hammer just to crack it open.Not your average grocery store produceThe tomatoes used in the recipe are equally premium, accounting for another 50 yuan (Rs 702) of the cost. The restaurant sources a highly sought-after variety known in mainland China as the Provence tomato—a particularly juicy cultivar originally native to the Netherlands. Interestingly, despite these rare and expensive ingredients, the actual cooking technique remains largely identical to the traditional, comforting home recipe.Dining experienceThe food is really expensive because they do not have a lot of the ingredients. The chef told the news that they only make one of these dishes each day. They usually save it for people who spend a lot of money and make a reservation ahead of time. The chef said that the price is not like what other restaurants do but that is what makes it special and unique. People are talking a lot about this dish on social media. Some people think it is silly to pay much money for something they can make at home. Other people think that when you go to a restaurant, you are paying for the experience and the fact that it is something new not just the food. The dish, with the price tag is what people are talking about.
