# Morning Rice Salads Sqirl Serves Globally Inspired Exotic Meals for Breakfast By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exotic-meals References: [schmoozd](http://schmoozd.com/sqirl-hip-cafe-features-global-inspired-breakfast-lunch-in-a-minimalist-space/) & [sqirlla](http://sqirlla.com/menu/) Sorrel Pesto Rice, Seared Polenta and Green Eggs & Jam Tartine are a few of the exotic meals offered up on Sqirl's breakfast menu. Since it opened, this Los Angeles eatery has set itself apart by offering a fresh take on globally inspired cuisine. Eggs and waffles are staples of many American breakfast menus, but Sqirl finds interesting new ways to reintroduce these items to diners. A great example of this is the restaurant's 'Crispy Rice Salad,' which is listed as a breakfast dish. This item is prepared with a base of rice, scallions and cucumber, which are enhanced with mint, cilantro and ginger. On top of everything sits a fried egg. While there are bacon, eggs and sausages on the breakfast menu, Sqirl also makes plenty of room for [vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free customers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandys-morning-club) with options that can be modified to suit any diet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Exotic Breakfast Dishes:** Restaurants can incorporate globally-inspired ingredients into traditional breakfast dishes to offer customers a unique dining experience. - **Customizable Dietary Options:** Offering a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options on menus can attract a wider range of customers and cater to dietary restrictions. - **Innovative Ingredient Combinations:** Experimenting with unique flavor pairings like rice, scallions, cucumber, mint, cilantro, and ginger can lead to new and exciting dishes that stand out on a menu. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can use globally-inspired and unique breakfast dishes to differentiate themselves and attract customers in a crowded market. - **Food and Beverage:** New ingredient combinations and dietary options can appeal to health-conscious and adventurous consumers, creating an opportunity for new product development in the food and beverage industry. - **Hospitality:** Innovative breakfast menus can attract and retain guests at hotels and other hospitality establishments, providing a competitive advantage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Mediterranean Breakfast Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-breakfast-burrito.md) - [Health-Conscious Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-side-up.md) - [Salmon-Centric Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggslut-japan.md) - [Homestyle QSR Breakfast Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-fried-3-egg-breakfast.md) - [Elevated Fast Casual Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challah-french-toast.md) - [Savory Egg Croffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croffle-savory.md) - [Meal Kit Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-apron-breakfast-menu.md) - [Bowl-Style QSR Breakfast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangles-breakfast-bowl.md) - [Plant-Based Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-breakfast.md)