# Glow-in-the-Dark Sushi Bars Bompas & Parr Combines UV Light and Bioluminescent Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-01-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bar References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/01/26/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bompas-parr/)  Bompas & Parr opened the doors to a [glow-in-the-dark sushi bar pop-up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-in-the-dark) at the Mother of the Nation festival in Abu Dhabi and it created memorable experiences with a combination of ultraviolet light and [bioluminescent ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroice). The pop-up sushi bar offered [brightly colored cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectrum-cocktail) and dishes like fluorescent pink nigiri, and maki in seemingly impossible shades of electric blue and neon green. The menu featuring light-reactive ingredients was also enhanced with food extracts and pigments to exaggerate the impact of a phenomenon called electron displacement. Rian Coulter, senior account manager for Bompas & Parr, told Dezeen, "The black light emits ultraviolet radiation, which excites atoms and causes them to release fluorescent light. It only works with specific foods and/or the vitamin B2, examples include tonic water, bananas, peppers and honey." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bioluminescent Food:** Opportunities for restaurants to create unique experiences by combining UV light and bioluminescent ingredients in their food and drinks. - **Black Light Dining:** Innovation opportunities for event planners to utilize black light technology to enhance the dining experience at events and pop-ups. - **Food Pigments and Extracts:** Opportunities for companies to develop and market food pigments and extracts that react to UV light, to cater to the growing demand for unique food experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants and bars can incorporate this trend to create unique and memorable experiences for their customers. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can use this trend to create memorable experiences at events such as weddings, galas, and corporate events. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore using UV-reactive pigments and extracts to develop new products or flavors providing a distinctive experience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluorescent Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-glow-ups.md) - [Glowing Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-watermelon-glow-ups.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle.md) - [Collaboration Color-Coded Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminair-cocktail-bar.md) - [Elevated Restaurant Sushi Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-experience.md) - [Multi-Sensory Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selva-toronto.md) - [Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-petunia.md) - [Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-station.md) - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md)