# Caribbean Afro Donuts Dunkin' Donuts South Korea Created a Jamacian-Themed Dessert Design By M | Published 2015-08-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-design References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/08/dunkin-donuts-korea-comes-up-with-afro-donut.html) & [dunkindonuts](http://www.dunkindonuts.com/dunkindonuts/en.html) South Korea's chain of [Dunkin' Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmanjxr) recently released a Jamaican-themed menu inspired by Raggae culture. On the menu is the 'Ya-man Raggae Donut' available in a unique shape inspired by afro-style hair. The 'Ya-man Raggae Donut' has a circular bottom shape topped with several rounds at the top to mimic the texture of an afro. The donut is then covered in a layer of chocolate icing complete with a white swirl and yellow, red and green sprinkles. The donuts are served in a paper bag covered in a face so that the donut peaks out overtop recreating the person's hair. Included in the South Korean menu was also a heart donut, a peace symbol donut and a donut decorated with red, green and gold sprinkles served alongside tropical-flavored frozen drinks that were layered in color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Reggae-inspired Menu:** Opportunity for restaurants to create menus inspired by various music genres to attract customers looking for unique dining experiences. - **Unique Dessert Designs:** Bakery and confectionery businesses can innovate by creating visually appealing desserts with creative shapes and decorations to enhance customer experience. - **Cultural Fusion Cuisine:** Restaurants can explore the fusion of different cultural cuisines to create exciting and innovative menu options that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of creating themed menus to attract customers seeking unique dining experiences. - **Bakery and Confectionery Industry:** Bakeries and confectioneries have the opportunity to disrupt the market by creating visually appealing desserts with artistic designs and unique shapes. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Innovative fusion menus that combine different cultural cuisines can drive growth and attract adventurous consumers looking for new taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twisted Korean-Style Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-donuts.md) - [Dutch Cookie-Topped Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroopwafel-donut.md) - [Socially Supportive Juneteenth Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkle-cakes-for-juneteenth.md) - [Sweet Viral Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainrot-doughnuts.md) - [Decadent Cake-Like Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-decadent-desserts.md) - [Bite-Sized Cornbread Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornbread-donut.md) - [Springtime Avian Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milky-shimaenega-donuts.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md) - [Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-spring-menu.md)