India, May 26 -- The Karnataka State Hotels Association on Monday warned that the State Government's decision to implement revised minimum wages will lead to a steep rise in food prices across hotels and restaurants.

Noting that the average minimum wage increase is about 60 per cent from the current wages and will severely impact restaurants, association president GK Shetty said a plate of Idli may jump to Rs 80 from the present Rs 50 and Masala Dosa to Rs 150 from Rs 80-90.

Vegetarian meals priced at Rs 150-200 may rise to Rs 250-300, and biryani dishes in Bengaluru could increase from Rs 300-350 to nearly Rs 500, he said, adding that, "With such increases, eating out will become more expensive for ordinary citizens, impacting the hote...