Kyrgyzstan Sees Some Menu Prices Jump 20%

In Kyrgyzstan, following the cancellation of the “service charge,” the prices of certain dishes have risen by 20 per cent or more.

The State Antimonopoly Agency said some unscrupulous restaurant owners are passing on costs to customers by increasing menu prices, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

The service fee, which previously ranged from 5 per cent to 15 per cent, was mainly applied in Bishkek and Osh.

“Some dining spots haven’t changed their prices. Consumers can report violations to the State Antimonopoly Agency,” the agency added.

The price hikes came after a January 1 ban on charging service fees on top of menu prices. In response, some eateries have “hidden” the costs directly in their menu items.