Genki Sushi is known as Japan's first ever sushi conveyor chain, but this traditional restaurant is keeping up with the times by offering unusual hybrids, including sweet sushi.
The restaurant's Blueberry Cream Sushi is prepared with the usual vinegar rice base, but rather than being topped with something savory, the sushi dish is made with crushed cereal flakes, cream cheese and berries. Since sweet rice is normally used in several Asian dessert dishes, the use of it in this dessert sushi dies doesn't seem like that much of a stretch.
As well as being crossed over with items in the dessert category, sushi has also been prepared in the style of omelettes, burritos and chips.
Blueberry Dessert Sushi
Genki Sushi's Sweet Sushi Dish Uses Cream Cheese, Cereal & Berries
Trend Themes
1. Sweet Sushi - There is potential to create more sweet sushi dishes that replace the savory toppings with dessert ingredients.
2. Hybrid Cuisine - There is potential to combine traditional dishes from different cuisines to create unique hybrid cuisine dishes like dessert sushi.
3. Nontraditional Sushi - There is potential to create more nontraditional sushi dishes that use unconventional ingredients and preparation methods.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - Restaurants can offer more unique dishes like sweet sushi to attract customers and stand out in a crowded market.
2. Food & Beverage - There is potential for food and beverage companies to create their own hybrid cuisine dishes and capitalize on the trend.
3. Hospitality - Hotels and resorts can incorporate unique hybrid cuisine dishes like dessert sushi into their dining offerings to appeal to guests and enhance their experience.