# Korean Cuisine Burgers The Carl's Jr. Korean BBQ Burger Features Beef and Coleslaw By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-burger References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/04/carls-jr-tests-korean-bbq-burger.html) Many quick service restaurants are creating dishes and meals that appeal to growing consumer demands for exotic flavor, so the [Carl's Jr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-bang-less-buck). Korean BBQ Burger comes as a welcome addition. The burger is being test marketed by the brand and features Korean-style beef that has been barbecued and paired with an Asian-inspired coleslaw in order to merge hot and cool ingredients in the sandwich. The Carl's Jr. Korean BBQ Burger sees the beef in the burger shredded and cooked in a sauce that's both [sweet and spicy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-bbq-sauce-korean-style). The burger features a classic patty that has been topped with the shredded beef and is also topped with a slice of cheese to add a creamy texture to the sandwich. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exotic Flavor Burgers:** The demand for exotic flavors in fast food presents an opportunity for restaurants to create unique and flavorful burger options. - **Fusion Cuisine:** The combination of different culinary traditions, such as Korean and American, can lead to innovative and delicious burger creations. - **Sweet and Spicy Combinations:** The use of both sweet and spicy flavors in burger sauces can create a tantalizing taste experience for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** The fast-food industry can tap into the trend of exotic flavor burgers to attract customers seeking unique and adventurous dining experiences. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants specializing in fusion cuisine can capitalize on the popularity of Korean cuisine burgers by offering creative and flavorful options to customers. - **Sauces and Condiments:** Companies in the sauces and condiments industry can explore the demand for sweet and spicy combinations by creating innovative burger sauces that enhance flavor profiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Umami-Flavored Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-korean-bbq-charburger.md) - [Korean Cuisine Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-cheesesteak.md) - [Korean-Inspired Chili Paste Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochujang-burger.md) - [Korean Cuisine QSR Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-korean-bbq-bowls.md) - [Korean BBQ Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-sausage.md) - [Korean Barbecue Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbbq-menu.md) - [Golden BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-digger-menu.md) - [Meaty Chili-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-beef-meat-chili-burger.md) - [Specialty Pork QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boseong-green-tea-pork-burger.md)