The Tochigi Wagyu Steak Burger from Lotteria is an unusual one that is served with a strawberry sauce. The unconventional wagyu beef burger was introduced as part of a campaign from the burger chain to reimagine different ways to serve the beef on a burger.
The creamy strawberry sauce that tops the patty is made from strawberries grown in Tochigi, Japan, and it's essentially a sauce that's been made from red wine, bouillon, apples, bechamel sauce and strawberry jam. Although the burger doesn't have any vegetables or a lot of other dressing on it, it is probably a perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors. Plus, if you're really missing out on the greens, the burger can be ordered with a side salad.
Strawberry Steak Burgers
Lotteria's Tochigi Wagyu Steak Burger is Topped with Berry Sauce
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Burger Toppings - The unconventional use of strawberry sauce as a topping for a wagyu beef burger creates an opportunity for other unique and unexpected flavor combinations on burgers.
2. Local Sourcing of Ingredients - The use of locally grown strawberries from Tochigi, Japan in the burger sauce highlights the trend of supporting local farmers and sourcing ingredients from nearby regions.
3. Sweet and Savory Flavor Combinations - The combination of sweet strawberry sauce with savory wagyu beef in the burger demonstrates the growing popularity and potential for creating unique flavor profiles by balancing sweet and savory elements in food.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains can explore innovative burger toppings, drawing inspiration from unconventional ingredients and flavors to offer customers new taste experiences in their menus.
2. Gourmet Burger Restaurants - Gourmet burger restaurants can experiment with sweet and savory flavor combinations to elevate their burger offerings and appeal to customers looking for unique and indulgent dining experiences.
3. Local Food Producers - Local food producers can showcase their produce by partnering with restaurants and chains to create specialty sauces and toppings that highlight the uniqueness and quality of their ingredients.