<div class="tldr">At least eight dim sum restaurants in Manhattan's Chinatown raised menu prices by 10% to 15% in June 2024. Owners point to higher ingredient costs for pork, shrimp, and rice flour.</div>

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<li>Dim sum menu prices rose 10-15% at multiple venues in June.</li>

<li>Wholesale pork prices have increased 18% since March, according to USDA data.</li>

<li>Shrimp and rice flour costs have also risen since early 2024.</li>

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Restaurateurs in Chinatown are adjusting pricing as core ingredient costs climb. Jing Fong, Nom Wah Tea Parlor, and three smaller venues confirmed to NYC Restaurant Voice that menu prices increased in early June. Pork, shrimp, and rice flour are cited as primary drivers of the uptick.

Menu data provided by the Chinatown Partnership shows shrimp dumplings now average $6.50 per basket, compared to $5.75 in May 2024. Staff at Golden Unicorn and Dim Sum Palace attribute the change to higher supplier quotes for pork, a main ingredient in siu mai and other staples. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, average wholesale pork prices rose 18% between March and May 2024.

The price hikes come at a time when restaurants face labor shortages and rising utility bills. “We held off as long as we could,” said Annie Lai, manager at Jing Fong. “But with pork and seafood prices up, we had to adjust.” Customers are noticing the change, but most say they understand the need for modest increases. Shop owners report that weekend crowds remain steady, despite the higher prices.

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>

<h2>Which dim sum restaurants raised their prices?</h2>

<p>Jing Fong, Nom Wah Tea Parlor, Golden Unicorn, Dim Sum Palace, and several smaller venues in Manhattan's Chinatown have all raised menu prices. Increases were implemented in early June 2024, following months of rising ingredient costs and supplier price quotes.</p>

<h2>How much did menu prices increase?</h2>

<p>Most dim sum restaurants raised prices by 10% to 15%. For example, shrimp dumplings now average $6.50 per basket, up from $5.75. The increases affect a range of staples, including siu mai and pork buns. Actual price changes vary by item and venue.</p>

<h2>What caused the ingredient cost spike?</h2>

<p>Wholesale pork prices have risen 18% since March 2024, based on USDA data. Shrimp and rice flour prices also increased due to supply chain pressures and higher transportation costs. Restaurant owners report that these factors made previous menu prices unsustainable.</p>