# Ramen Donut Mashups From Culinary Bro-Down, the Ramnut Brings Together Two Unlikely Foods By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-brodown References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/recipes/behold-the-ramnut-the-inevitable-ramen-and-doughnut-mashup/) & [culinarybrodown](http://culinarybrodown.com/2014/11/ramen-donuts-ramnuts-im-incredibly-serious-about-this-) Thanks to food blog Culinary Bro-Down, the ramen donut is now a thing (and a thing they're taking very seriously). This instant noodle and [fried pastry mashup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parlor-doughnuts-savory-doughnuts) comes in a variety of different donut types, including jelly, sprinkled and Boston Cream. Dubbed the Ramnut, the ramen recipe took a sweet turn instead of the more popular savory route. When asked if the ramen donuts taste good, Culinary Bro-Down described the Ramnuts as "they're starchy, they're crispy, they're covered in frosting and stuffed with custard -- that's about all I can tell you." If you choose to make your own (for scientific purposes), the recipe requires six packages of [instant ramen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro) in addition to a range of different frosting, filling and topping according to your own taste preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Food Hybridization:** The trend of combining unexpected foods to create new dishes is gaining popularity. - **Food as Art:** Chefs are using innovative techniques and ingredients to create visually stunning dishes. - **Novelty Food:** Unusual food combinations and presentations are attracting consumers looking for unique dining experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend by experimenting with new food combinations and unique presentations for their products. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry, particularly restaurants and cafes, can incorporate novel food items on their menus to attract and retain customers. - **Food Blogging:** Food bloggers can explore and promote new food trends, inspiring chefs and restaurants to create unique and innovative dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Japanese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md) - [Savory Curry-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-zaku-mocchi-ring-donuts.md) - [Textural Savory Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zakumocchi-dog-donuts.md) - [Savory Dual-Filling Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-zaku-mocchi-ring.md) - [Sweet Viral Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainrot-doughnuts.md) - [Nutty Miso Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-miso-ramen-cookie.md)