# Edible Origami Cranes This Folded Crane is Made From Celeriac Sheets Instead of Paper Pieces By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-origami-crane References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/372592/In-Japan-A-Restaurant-That-Serves-Edible-Origami-Cranes/) & [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/02/11/el-bulli-trained-japanese-chef-serves-up-edible-origami-and-food-smoked-in-jars-) This edible origami crane takes the [ancient Japanese art of paper folding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture) to a new and unprecedented -- not to mention surprisingly tasty -- level. Created by [molecular gastronomy chef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-fine-dining) Koichi Hashimoto at his restaurant Celaravid, the dish can be found on his new 2015 winter menu. The dish in question consists of foie gras with a side of the [edible origami cranes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-cup). Instead of small pieces of paper, the cranes are made out of paper-like celeriac sheets. They are then placed on top of a thick citrus Yuzu sauce to offset the plainness of the folded bird. The RocketNews 24 team captured the making of this artistic culinary element and were impressed with a number of other options from Celaravid as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Edible Art:** The trend of incorporating artistic elements into culinary creations has opened up opportunities for chefs to experiment with alternative ingredients and methods of presentation. - **Food as an Experience:** The growing interest in unique and experiential dining has created space for chefs to showcase not only their culinary expertise, but also their creativity and innovation in presentation and design. - **Alternative Ingredients:** The use of non-traditional ingredients such as celeriac sheets in this dish showcases the potential of exploring lesser-known ingredients as alternatives in culinary creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant:** Restaurants and chefs can innovate on both the culinary and artistic aspects of their dishes, creating a unique and memorable dining experience. - **Food Artistry:** The incorporation of artistic elements into culinary creations opens up opportunities for food designers and artists to collaborate with chefs and create new and innovative dishes. - **Gastronomy:** The trend towards molecular gastronomy and experimental cooking techniques allows for the exploration of new ingredients and methods of presentation, leading to disruptive innovation in the culinary world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-restaurant.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Edible Treat Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-container.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Savory Onigiri Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onigiri-croissant.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md)