Marian Godină Astonished by 180-Lei Seafood Platter in Constanța: 'Thought They Brought the Kids' Menu'

Police officer and social media influencer Marian Godină shared an amusing experience from a restaurant in Constanța, Romania, where he ordered a "fisherman's snack" for two people, priced at 180 lei. Godină, who was vacationing on the coast, chose the dish expecting a substantial seafood platter.

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For the restaurant being by the sea, in Constanța more precisely, I decided to order something thematic, so I chose from the menu the item that read "Gustare pescărească" (fisherman's snack) (platter for two people) - 180 lei. It contained carp roe, pike roe, fish croquettes, fish sausages, marinated fish, fish spread. Good, I thought.

Upon arrival, however, the portion size left him bewildered. He described the dish as a "small platter" and immediately suspected a mix-up. Godină recounted on Facebook that he was ready to confront the waiter, convinced that the order was incorrect and perhaps intended for a child. He humorously recalled thinking the waiter might be testing his reaction.

His wife, Georgiana, intervened and clarified the situation. She drew his attention to the name of the dish on the menu: "Gustare pescărească," which translates to "fisherman's snack." She explained that the term "gustare" implies a starter or a tasting portion, not a full meal. Godină admitted his oversight, realizing he had jumped to conclusions without fully reading the menu description.

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The little platter arrived, because I can't call it a platter, and I started eating, wondering if the waiter was playing a trick on me and wanted to test my reaction. Seeing that everything was serious, I told Georgiana that I was going to ask if that was the fisherman's snack for two people or if he mixed up the menu and brought the children's menu.

The platter, which included items like carp roe, pike roe, fish croquettes, fish sausages, marinated fish, and fish spread, was intended as a selection of small bites. Godină concluded the post with a self-deprecating remark about his initial reaction, acknowledging his "bolovan" (blockhead) moment and apologizing for his premature frustration with the restaurant staff.

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Luckily Georgiana woke me up. "Didn't you read clearly that it's a snack? You taste a roe, you taste a sausage, you taste some fish. Come on, sit down and taste." Me, a blockhead... I was bothering those people for nothing...