# Contemporary Food Fusion Restaurants The Zero Degrees Menu Mixes Asian and Hispanic Cuisine By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-fusion-restaurant References: [zerodegreescompany](https://www.zerodegreescompany.com) [Zero Degrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-sugar-craft-soda) is a contemporary food fusion restaurant that offers guests authentic and interesting Asian-Hispanic-inspired snacks and drinks. From its signature drink Mangonada -- a delectable mango slush dressed with [chamoy and tajin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mangonada-slush-1) -- to Chilotes -- Chicharrones with classic elotes -- the contemporary establishment places its focus on quality, customer experience, work environment and cuisine experimentation. The food fusion restaurant's creative recipes and attitude toward representation are what guarantees it a path to future expansion and customer love. In addition to its elaborate menu that often challenges the boundaries between [sweet, salty and spicy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dq-swicy-menu), Zero Degrees offers a split cup option to its consumers. The fusion of two signature drinks into one divided container ultimately solves the problem of deciding what delicious-looking item to try first. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 35% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food Fusion:** Exploring the combination of different culinary traditions to create innovative and unique dishes. - **Authenticity and Experimentation:** Balancing traditional flavors with new and unexpected ingredients to create exciting culinary experiences. - **Enhanced Customer Experience:** Creating an immersive dining experience through innovative menu options and unique presentation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Opportunities to create food fusion concepts and unique dining experiences in the restaurant industry. - **Beverage and Mixology:** Developing innovative drink recipes and exploring the fusion of different flavors and cultural influences. - **Food Service Equipment:** Designing specialized equipment to support the preparation and presentation of food fusion dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asian-Fusion Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobby-bar.md) - [Savory-Sweet Asian Cuisine Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaxbys-asian-zensation.md) - [Blended Summertime Beverage Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-beverages.md) - [Filmic Asian Fusion Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freakier-flavors-menu.md) - [Spicy QSR Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-daddys.md) - [Festive Asian Fusion Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pf-changs-seasonal-menu.md) - [Flavor Mashup Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-genius-snack-lab.md) - [Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana-street-food-fest.md) - [Zingy Tajin-Themed Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nkter-juice-bar-1.md)