# Scientifically Crafted Grain Bowls Cafe Umami Serves Grain Bowls Crafted by a Microbiologist By Justin Lam | Published 2018-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-umami References: [bonappetit](https://www.bonappetit.com/story/umami-cafe-grain-bowl) & [cafeumami](https://www.cafeumami.com/) Grain bowls have become as ubiquitous as avocado toast in terms of popular food but [Cafe Umami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-healthy-meal) is looking to add a sense of scientific appeal to the [grain bowl craze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supergrain-bowls). Located in Oakland, California, this unique eatery comes from the mind of Sungsoon Park. Park's offering may not be much for eye-candy but each bowl is masterfully crafted and features inspiration from Park's training as a microbiologist. This focus ensures that each grain bowl offered by Cafe Umami is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy. The menu at Cafe Umami plays off all-day cafe breakfast and lunch staples and adorns toasts and bowls with a myriad of Japanese and [Korean toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-seoul-bowl). This is where the eatery draws its name as the collection of toppings range favor fermented ingredients that are packed full of umami. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 11% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Scientifically Crafted Grain Bowls:** Opportunity for incorporating scientific principles and microbiological expertise into the creation of grain bowls. - **Microbiologist-inspired Cuisine:** Potential for combining microbiology training with culinary creativity to develop unique and healthy dishes. - **Japanese and Korean Toppings:** Growing trend of using Japanese and Korean ingredients and flavors to enhance the taste and nutrition of grain bowls. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for innovative restaurants and cafes to create scientifically crafted grain bowls and offer unique microbiologist-inspired cuisine. - **Health and Wellness:** Potential to develop health-focused eateries that specialize in offering nutritious grain bowls with Japanese and Korean toppings. - **Culinary Education and Training:** Opportunity for culinary institutes and organizations to integrate microbiology training and inspiration into their curriculum to create chefs specializing in microbiologist-inspired cuisine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Globally Flavored Protein Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-protein-bowls.md) - [Colorful Superfood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oola-bowls.md) - [Virtual Vegan Bowl Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bowls-for-all.md) - [Customizable Oat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakmeal.md) - [Caramelized Tofu Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-grilled-tofu-bowl.md) - [Guest-Crafted Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guest-custom-contest.md) - [Gut-Friendly Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-koji-granola.md) - [Healthy Restaurant Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-kitchen.md) - [Food Bowl-Making Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nommi.md)