# Tasty Fairytale Treats The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-Themed Lunch at Lotus Restaurant By Kayla Colanardi | Published 2011-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Lotus-Restaurant References: [vxdollface.tumblr](http://vxdollface.tumblr.com/post/4628918828/topsy-turvy-sugar-high) & [sugarpuffi](http://www.sugarpuffi.com/2011/04/charlie-and-chocolate-factory-lunch-at.html) Dan Hong’s [Lotus Restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-with-biscoff-cookies) had one incredibly themed lunch, or dessert-lunch, really. Everything on the menu was inspired by characters or happenings in the beloved tale of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. One of the menu items at Lotus Restaurant was inspired by the character Violet Bearegarde called Blueberry. For those of you who are not familiar with the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Violet Bearegarde was obsessed with chewing gum. At one point in the movie she ate some gum at the factory and she ballooned into a giant blueberry and turned violet. Blueberry is made up of crunchy cookie crumbs, blueberries, and blueberry cheesecake flavored ice cream. This dish sounds absolutely amazing. Another menu item Golden Eggs was inspired by none other than the golden eggs the geese lay in the original tale. They are composed of roasted white chocolate soup, dehydrated chocolate meringue, gold flecks and mango puree eggs. This dish looks like a beautiful work of art. And what would a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed lunch be without something inspired by the Oompa Loompas? The [Oompa Loompa Ice Cream Sundae](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneys-aladdin-friend-like-me-sundae) with "chocolate river" was crafted out of pan dan ice cream, soft choc chip cookie, honeycomb, crumbled pretzels, mini marshmallows, raspberry coulis and chocolate fudge sauce. Everything on this menu at Lotus Restaurant looks absolutely delicious! Just looking at these desserts makes me feel like a kid again and has me reminiscing about the [Willy Wonka and his scrumptious factory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-wonka-the-chocolate-factory-lego). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Themed Food Experiences:** Opportunity for restaurants and food establishments to create menu items and dining experiences inspired by popular stories or themes, attracting customers with unique and immersive offerings. - **Nostalgia-inducing Menus:** Opportunity for restaurants and food establishments to tap into nostalgia by creating menu items that evoke childhood memories and iconic characters from beloved stories, enticing customers with a sense of familiarity and delight. - **Artistic Food Presentations:** Opportunity for restaurants and food establishments to elevate food presentation to an art form, creating visually stunning dishes that not only taste delicious but also captivate customers with their creativity and beauty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurants and Food Establishments:** Restaurants and food establishments can explore innovative menu concepts and themed dining experiences to attract customers and differentiate themselves in a competitive industry. - **Hospitality and Event Planning:** Hospitality and event planning companies can incorporate themed food experiences into their offerings, providing clients with unique and immersive culinary experiences that create lasting memories. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Food and beverage manufacturers can collaborate with restaurants and food establishments to create specialized ingredients and products that cater to the growing demand for themed food experiences and artistic food presentations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Celebrating Diner Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-wonka-menu.md) - [Chocolate-Inspired Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-and-gia.md) - [Amusement Park Fine Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-fort-secrte.md) - [Filmic Asian Fusion Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freakier-flavors-menu.md) - [Whimsical Chocolatier Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonka-cookie.md) - [Playful Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-labubu.md) - [Candy Floss Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-frrrozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Sparkling Musical-Inspired Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneys-aladdin-friend-like-me-sundae.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolate Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-pop-mart-labubu.md)