# Street Restaurant Restaurants are inspired by the cuisines and aesthetics of street food. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published May 23, 2019 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/street-restaurant ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Street Restaurant trend? **Street Restaurant:** Brands in the restaurant space are taking cues from the continued popularity of street food around the world. Through this, they are creating establishments with menus and aesthetics that mimic street vendors. This shift comes as brands within this space seek to cement themselves as authentic, as North American consumers' culinary tastes evolve and diversify. ## The consumer insight behind the Street Restaurant trend Millenials are always on the hunt for authenticity and diversity, especially when global connotations are involved. Whether that's while they're traveling or in their home country, these desirable qualities are actively sought out by consumers. Many perceive both factors to be important in the building of an authentic cultural experience and when properly executed, these types of ventures are able to satisfy a small facet of "wanderlust." ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 19, 2018 to May 18, 2019 - Published: May 23, 2019 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Street Restaurant trend ### Street food-inspired restaurant concepts Brands are creating a more authentic dining experience by mimicking street food vendors. ### Plant-based street food restaurants Restaurant concepts are offering vegan and plant-based takes on global street foods. ### Colorful and playful street food restaurant designs Architects and interior designers are infusing street-style elements and bold colors to create unique dining spaces. ## What the Street Restaurant trend means for industry ### For Food & Beverage The F&B industry is constantly evolving with new restaurant concepts and unique dining experiences. ### For Architecture & Design Architects and designers are being challenged to create unique and innovative restaurant spaces that reflect the brand and the dining experience. ### For Tourism & Hospitality Theme restaurants and unique dining experiences are becoming more popular among tourists and are seen as a way to enhance the overall tourism and hospitality experience. ## Workshop question How could your brand take inspiration from culturally authentic movements? ## Trend signals for Street Restaurant Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 69%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 69% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Street Restaurant trend 4 featured examples from Mar 19, 2018 to May 18, 2019. - [Street Food Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-food-restaurant-design): STUDIO SHOO Curates an Ultra-Colorful and Playful Aesthetic (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity to innovate and differentiate by using playful, colorful, and street-inspired design in restaurant spaces. - [Tropical Warehouse Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicha-cafetin): Chicha Cafetin Was Made in a Converted Warehouse Garage (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects and designers have the opportunity to repurpose warehouses and transform them into trendy and unique dining establishments. - [Car Park Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-park-in-peckham): Seven Levels of a Car Park in Peckham Were Converted into Play Areas (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Hospitality Industry can capitalize on this trend by adapting underutilized spaces into revenue-generating venues with more than just food. - [Vegan Street Food Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-street-food): 'Fancy Radish' Reinterprets Global Street Food as Plant-Based Dishes (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can benefit from the rising demand for plant-based street food options, catering to a growing market of health-conscious consumers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)