Customer lashes out at Huang Yiliang after being told only 1 crab per group, actor explains it's not crab season

A TikTok video has circulated showing a heated exchange at a seafood hawker stall run by former Mediacorp actor Huang Yiliang, 64.

The customer had apparently lashed out at the actor after being told he could only order one crab per group.

Huang, who opened his stall at Circuit Road Hawker Centre in February 2026, announced his new venture last month.

But it's been a pretty wild ride since, thanks to a very public dispute with a neighbouring chicken rice stall.

What happened

In the video, a customer apparently wanted to buy two crabs for a group of six.

But Huang allegedly turned down the request, citing a limit of one crab per group.

This was apparently for fairness.

The customer did not take it well and was seen losing his temper, hurling Hokkien profanities at Huang in front of the stall.

He was subsequently ushered away by other diners, including two women and a man.

Too strict?

The clip has since sparked debate online, with some netizens saying the rule was too strict.

But others felt it was reasonable given limited stock and the need to manage demand during busy periods.

In response to Mothership's queries, Huang explained that the supply of crabs is at its lowest in May.

"The store has many supporters. Some of them come from far to support my business," he said.

"[So] we restrict each group from buying too many crabs, so more groups of customers can enjoy it."

In the comments section, the original poster said that Huang was "very dedicated" and "serves all his customers sincerely".

She also alluded to the store's popularity, saying that she had queued for over two hours.

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