Our local Chinese takeout cost more than a good steak!

[Ruth n Jersey]

The hubby and I rarely get take out but on Valentines Day we usually order Chinese.
I understand that all these restaurants are hurting because of covid but more than double the price and half the rice and one tea bag seems excessive to me.
I asked my son who has his own business if he is charging more and he said only if his supplies go up in price and not for labor.
I think thats fair.
Have you noticed the prices being ridiculously high if you get take out?

 

[Gaer]

Chinese food around here is insane! I won't/can't get it!
The only take out I ever get is Tacos! very cheap and very good!

 

[Jules]

@Ruth n Jersey I wouldn’t order from them again. That’s gouging.

The places that I do order from are Vietnamese or Japanese. So far, prices are holding constant.

Can you put a comment on FB or Yelp or similar. Word needs to spread.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I notice it but I always attribute it to me being out of circulation for the last 15 years.

I experience sticker shock for most things these days.

I can't imagine what it costs young folks to go on a date these days.

 

[Lara]

"Our local Chinese takeout cost more than a good steak!"​

Yeah, I don't buy anything "Made in China" anymore....and EVERYTHING is made in China...noticing that more and more.

Bring on the tacos Love fish tacos. But not all fish tacos are alike. I make my own

 

[hollydolly]

NO...chinese food has always been pretty affordable here, and I can't say I've noticed any difference, but then they've been open all of the lockdown, so they've really not lost anything

 

[IrisSenior]

I found out here that prices are increased on special holidays like Valentines Day so check to see the cost on another day.

 

[Lethe200]

Food costs are higher, demand is lower, while rents, utilities, bus. taxes, etc., still must be paid.

Cheap = volume. Chain fast food is your best bet for that.

In our area it's estimated at least 35+% of small business have closed, and the total will probably go even higher. Some are forecasting 55-65% failure rate for small businesses over the next 4-12 months.

 

[Jeni]

I do not think it is universal but many restaurant places near me have just upped their prices and think that the Covid excuse will be accepted and in a large part it is......others saw it for what it was and they lost business.
other places have blamed bad customer service ...un-returned phone calls etc on it and think they get a pass... many people do not see it until it effects them personally.....

 

[hollydolly]

I do not think it is universal but many restaurant places near me have just upped their prices and think that the Covid excuse will be accepted and in a large part it is......others saw it for what it was and they lost business.
other places have blamed bad customer service ...un-returned phone calls etc on it and think they get a pass... many people do not see it until it effects them personally.....

same thing happening here...C-19 is being given an excuse for everything despite it being obvious that it's not the cause for whatever the bad service ....

 

[fmdog44]

I bought some vegetable egg rolls by TAI PEI and they are better in the microwave than the oven which is rare.