In a country where queuing is the national sport, Singaporeans have finally found a new way to feel alive: gambling for their dinner.

A local seafood restaurant is now selling "mystery bags" of live produce, because nothing screams "high-end culinary experience" like paying $68 for a surprise bag of possible disappointment.

"Wah lau, last time I gamble 4D, now I gamble for bamboo clam," said one hopeful office worker.

"If I open and only see small prawn, I confirm cry in the toilet loh."

Meanwhile, status-obsessed diners are flocking to a "Hermes" chicken soup stall, because apparently, soup tastes better when it costs as much as a kidney.

Locals are even fighting to wear KFC-themed clothing, proving Sinkies will literally dress like a bottle of soy sauce if it means getting a free wing.