<div class="tldr">Since May 2024, over a dozen dumpling shops in Manhattan's Chinatown have begun serving cold noodle dishes. The additions come as New York City faces higher early summer temperatures.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>At least 13 Chinatown dumpling shops added cold noodles to menus this May.</li>\n <li>Average daily temperatures in NYC reached 81°F in late May 2024, up from 74°F in 2023.</li>\n <li>Cold noodles typically priced between $7 and $11 per serving.</li>\n</ul>\n\nDumpling shops in Manhattan’s Chinatown have responded to recent heat waves by expanding their summer menus. Jing Fong and Deluxe Green Bo, which previously focused on steamed and fried dumplings, now offer chilled noodle dishes. Owners say the additions help maintain customer traffic during warmer months.\n\nCold noodles, often served with cucumbers, sesame paste, or chili oil, are now featured at shops like Shu Jiao Fu Zhou, Tasty Dumpling, and 456 Shanghai Cuisine. Some restaurants have introduced both wheat and rice noodle varieties. Others have paired noodles with cold appetizers to broaden seasonal appeal.\n\nOperators cite practical reasons for the change. “People want something refreshing when it’s hot out. Sales of hot dumplings fall by 15 to 20 percent in June and July,” said Ms. Lin, manager at Super Taste. Cold noodle sales, she said, have already offset losses in dumpling orders this month.\n\nChinatown’s food scene has adapted to weather-driven consumer habits for decades. Restaurateurs point to the addition of cold sesame noodles and liang pi as recurring summer strategies. Most expect to continue offering cold noodle dishes through September, depending on demand and temperature forecasts.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>Which Chinatown dumpling shops are selling cold noodles?</h2>\n<p>Jing Fong, Deluxe Green Bo, Shu Jiao Fu Zhou, Tasty Dumpling, 456 Shanghai Cuisine, and Super Taste are among the shops now offering cold noodle dishes. Many began serving them in May 2024 following early heat waves in New York City.</p>\n<h2>What types of cold noodles are available?</h2>\n<p>Most shops serve wheat flour noodles with sesame paste or chili oil, often topped with sliced cucumber and sometimes shredded chicken. Some offer liang pi (cold skin noodles) and rice noodle options. Portion sizes and toppings vary by location.</p>\n<h2>How much do the new cold noodle dishes cost?</h2>\n<p>Prices for cold noodle dishes range from $7 to $11 per serving at most Chinatown dumpling shops. Some restaurants offer combo deals pairing cold noodles with appetizers or small dumpling orders for an additional charge.</p>