# Stuffed Bagel Hybrids The 'Baogel' is a Bagel and Bao Bun Hybrid from NYC's Black Seed Bagels By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-11-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baogel References: [foodandwine](http://www.foodandwine.com/news/meet-baogel) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba8_xaiB7pb/?hl=en&taken-by=blackseedbagels) New York City's Black Seed Bagels and Nom Wah Kaui recently joined forces to introduce the 'Baogel,' a new bread hybrid that draws inspiration from both the bao bun and the bagel. Black Seed Bagels describes: it's a "culinary tale of East meets Eastern Europe." The Baogel is filled with Nom Wah’s signature sweet pork belly and comes wrapped in Black Seed Bagels' sesame bagel dough that resembles a steamed bao bun. To top it all off, the hybrid is served with a side of house-made chili cream cheese. Just like an ordinary bagel, the new sandwich-style offering makes a perfect handheld snack for on-the-go eating, except that it does not need to be dressed with any spreads or ingredients for added flavor before eating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bread Hybrids:** The 'Baogel' is an example of a bread hybrid that combines different culinary influences. - **Ethnic Fusion:** The Baogel represents a fusion of Eastern European and Asian cuisines. - **Convenient Handheld Snacks:** The Baogel offers a convenient, on-the-go option for snacking without the need for additional ingredients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore creating their own bread hybrids to offer unique and inventive products. - **Foodservice:** Restaurants, cafes, and food trucks can incorporate ethnic fusion dishes like the Baogel to attract customers looking for new and exciting flavors. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop convenient handheld snacks that cater to busy consumers seeking quick and easy options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-and-Eat Breakfast Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-bun.md) - [Sweet-Savory Bagel Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-cream-cheese-debuts.md) - [Viral Pizza Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calic-bagels.md) - [Festive Bagel Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-farms.md) - [Gourmet Escargot-Paired Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmesan-gruyre-bagel.md) - [Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-a-bagel.md) - [Collaboration QSR Pizza Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-new-yorker-pizza-bagel.md) - [Spicy Hybrid Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheddar-bagels.md) - [Red Velvet Bagel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-philly-bagel-bomb.md)