Ice Cream Sushi Pairs Vanilla with Seaweed
Michael Hines — May 4, 2013 — World
Just when you think you've tried every kind of sushi there is, along comes ice cream sushi. This sweet roll was spotted in Uokura, a sushi chain located in the southern portion of Japan. The roll comes in both green tea and vanilla flavors and sells for about $1.60 a plate.
Although it may seem odd, ice cream sushi has apparently been in Japan for a few years. Reactions vary from person to person, which seems about right considering the fact that ice cream and seaweed aren't normally paired together. In addition to Uokura, a small sushi restaurant in the Mie Prefecture is said to also offer ice cream sushi. With the amount of strange food sold in the U.S. it could only be a matter of time before ice cream sushi makes it across the Pacific.
Although it may seem odd, ice cream sushi has apparently been in Japan for a few years. Reactions vary from person to person, which seems about right considering the fact that ice cream and seaweed aren't normally paired together. In addition to Uokura, a small sushi restaurant in the Mie Prefecture is said to also offer ice cream sushi. With the amount of strange food sold in the U.S. it could only be a matter of time before ice cream sushi makes it across the Pacific.
Trend Themes
1. Ice Cream Sushi - A new sweet and savory sushi trend featuring ice cream and seaweed.
2. Experimental Sushi - Sushi restaurants experimenting with non-traditional ingredients to create new and unique flavor combinations.
3. Global Food Crossovers - The combination of ingredients from different cultures and cuisines to create entirely new dishes.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Opportunities for new product development, experimentation, and mash-up between traditional and non-traditional ingredients.
2. Hospitality - Creating unique and adventurous menu items to attract a wider variety of customers seeking novelty and experimentation.
3. International Trade - Opportunities for import/export of new ingredients from different countries to create unique and unexpected dishes.
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