Mister Mao, a diverse restaurant in New Orleans, is confronting challenges due to President Trump's tariff policy. Essential ingredients like limes and fish sauce have seen steep price increases, severely impacting menu options. With limes priced at $74 a case and fish sauce jumping to $8, restaurateur Sophina Uong is adjusting her sourcing strategy and exploring alternatives. The tariffs affect not only Uong’s offerings but also a broad range of restaurants dependent on international ingredients, prompting potential menu changes across the industry.
Sophina Uong's New Orleans restaurant, Mister Mao, is a vibrant fusion of diverse culinary influences, requiring both local and international ingredients for its unique offerings.
Uong's restaurant is now challenged by President Trump's unpredictable tariff plan, which is increasing ingredient prices dramatically, forcing her to reconsider her menu.
Prices for essential ingredients are soaring; limes cost $74 a case and fish sauce has jumped from $2.99 to $8, impacting restaurant operations.
Restaurateurs are struggling as tariffs affect their ability to source a variety of necessary ingredients, leading to potential menu overhauls to adjust to domestic alternatives.
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