# Microwavable Asian Meals This Frozen Asian Dinner is a Quick Veggie & Noodle Microwave Meal By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-asian-dinner References: [melaniecooks](http://www.melaniecooks.com/sam-choys-yakisoba-noodles-from-costco/2471/) & [abmipacmi.blog](http://abmipacmi.blog.com/2014/01/11/costco-pan-fried-japanese-noodles-vegetarian/) Once heated up, it's hard to tell that Sam Choy's Yakisoba Noodles came from a frozen Asian dinner packet. The boxed dinner is meant to be kept frozen until it's ready to be warmed up in the microwave, which only takes about three minutes. A box of the Asian-inspired noodles contains six single-serve packets, complete with noodles, savory sauce and a variety of vegetables like cabbage, pea pods, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and bell peppers for a well-rounded dinner. Although the simplicity of this meatless dish has appeal for vegetarians, this is also a quick and easy way for meat eaters to prepare a quick base to add a desired amount of animal-based protein to. On its own, a single serving of the Yakisoba Noodles contains 12 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber to keep you full. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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's Driving This Trend - **Convenient Meals:** Creating more pre-packaged, microwaveable meals with a variety of options and flavors can save time and provide convenient meal options for busy consumers. - **Meatless Products:** Expanding the options for meatless products can attract vegetarians and meat-eaters looking for healthier, plant-based options. - **Healthy Fast Food:** Developing healthier and quick meal options can appeal to health-conscious consumers looking for fast meals without sacrificing their dietary goals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Frozen Food Industry:** Investing in research and development to create more microwaveable dishes can help companies compete in the busy marketplace of frozen foods. - **Food Delivery Services:** Incorporating more healthy, convenient options like the Yakisoba Noodles can attract health-conscious and busy consumers seeking meal delivery services. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Continuing to invest in meatless alternatives and expanding product lines can appeal to vegetarians and meat-eaters looking for healthier and more sustainable dietary choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Serve Chow Mein Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tai-pei-chow-mein.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Asian Cuisine Meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mings-frozen-meals.md) - [Clean Microwavable Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-meal-cups.md) - [Quick-Cooking Stir-Fry Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stirfry-kits.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Asian Cuisine Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-asia-frozen-meals.md) - [Authentic Heat-and-Eat Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-noodle-bowls-and-heat-serve-meat-entrees.md) - [Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-servings-meals.md) - [Ruffly-Edged Noodle Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squiggly-knife-cut-style-noodles.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Comfort Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanzen-meal.md)