Diner Finds Large Caterpillar in Famous Restaurant's Curry
A viral Facebook post shows a large caterpillar found in a Gaeng Te Po curry from a highly rated restaurant after the customer had eaten half the meal. The incident sparked widespread discussion about food safety and vegetable washing practices, with experts identifying the insect as a morning glory caterpillar. The customer vowed not to order from the restaurant again.
A Facebook user shared photos in the consumer group 'We Are Consumers' showing a Gaeng Te Po curry half-eaten before a large caterpillar was discovered. The poster asked, 'Is this a green tea worm? Never thought I'd encounter this. Found a worm in Gaeng Te Po, ordered via app, ate half a bowl already. It's a famous shop with nearly 6,000 reviews. This is our second order; the first had no problems. Won't order again.'
The post attracted thousands of comments. One user with experience growing morning glory without pesticides noted the caterpillar favors morning glory shoots and had never seen one that large, doubting it could pass visual inspection unless the vegetables were unwashed or only hastily rinsed. Others pointed out visible legs and body markings confirming it was a caterpillar. Experts identified it as a morning glory caterpillar (larva of the hawk moth), which commonly feeds on morning glory and related vine vegetables.
