# Plant-Based Dining Experiences awai Provides an Exceptional Dining Experience Elevating Produce By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awai References: [awai](http://www.awai.ca/) awai is a plant-based restaurant that has locations all over the world -- all of which come together to surround one concept of [plant-based dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-sushi-course). It delivers an exceptional experience with quality produce, using its worldwide knowledge to create eclectic dishes and services embodying an overall well-rounded service. The dishes are a direct representation of its heritage and culture through its seasonal Canadian produce. The ambiance of the restaurants evokes a serene environment, with candlelit illumination and [seasonal menu changes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbequinas-chef-moeen). The taste palette brings enriched flavors to plants, highlighting the deliciousness of them using spices and other ingredients. awai also offers [private dining experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining) and prie fixe menu offerings of either five or eight courses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Dining:** Explore the trend of plant-based dining experiences that offer exceptional and elevated dishes using quality produce. - **Heritage-inspired Cuisine:** Discover the trend of restaurants that incorporate their cultural heritage into their dishes, creating a unique and authentic dining experience. - **Private Dining Experiences:** Experience the trend of private dining offerings in plant-based restaurants, providing an exclusive and intimate experience for customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurant owners can tap into the plant-based dining trend to create innovative menus and attract environmentally conscious customers. - **Culinary Industry:** Chefs and culinary experts can leverage the trend of heritage-inspired cuisine to explore new flavors and techniques, creating fusion dishes that merge different cultural influences. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate private dining experiences in their plant-based offerings, providing a unique and personalized service to their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Taiwanese Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwans-a-joy.md) - [Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-fine-dining.md) - [High-End Fusion Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akin.md) - [Multi-Sensory Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selva-toronto.md) - [Intimate Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-dining-event.md) - [Exclusive Dining Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-shangrila.md) - [House-Made QSR Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-plantbased-burger.md) - [Casual Refined Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloette-bay.md) - [African-Inspired Vegan Cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afrobeat-kitchen.md)