# Hawaiian-Style Chicken Burgers Dog Haus Introduces the 'Honolulu Hot Chicken Sandwich' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-06-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honolulu-hot-chicken-sandwich References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dog-haus-release-new-honolulu-hot-chicken-sandwich) & [doghaus](https://doghaus.com/)  [Dog Haus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-moa-wings), an American "craft casual" restaurant chain, has announced the launch of its newest menu item: the 'Honolulu Hot Chicken Sandwich,' which has been created in collaboration with ZEF BBQ. The limited-time sandwich borrows [classic Hawaiian flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-burgers) and blends them with Texas BBQ-style chicken. More specifically, the Honolulu Hot Chicken Sandwich features a large [crispy chicken tender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bos-bird-dog), sweet chili sauce, miso aioli, scallions, pickled carrots and onions, and wasabi furikake, all sandwiched between a premium King’s Hawaiian pretzel bun. “Dog Haus and ZEF BBQ both love to bring guests not-so-traditional tastes, and the Honolulu Hot Chicken has a flavor profile that guests won’t even know they craved. We can’t wait to get this on the menu!” said Logan Sandoval, the Founder of ZEF BBQ. Image Credit: Dog Haus ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fusion Cuisine:** Restaurants can create innovative menu items by blending different cultural cuisines together, such as Hawaiian and Texas BBQ flavors seen in Dog Haus's Honolulu Hot Chicken Sandwich. - **Limited-time Offers:** Offering limited-time menu items can create a sense of urgency for customers to try something new, while also allowing restaurants to experiment with new flavors and ingredients. - **Premium Bun Varieties:** Using unique and high-quality bun options, such as King’s Hawaiian pretzel buns, can enhance the overall taste and experience of a sandwich or burger. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurants can create new and unique menu items, like Dog Haus's Honolulu Hot Chicken Sandwich, to differentiate themselves and stand out in a crowded market. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of food products, such as buns or sauces, can collaborate with restaurants to create custom and exclusive ingredients for unique menu items. - **Foodservice Distributors:** Distributors can help restaurants source premium and unique ingredients, like King’s Hawaiian pretzel buns, to add value to their menu offerings and stand out to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hawaiian-Inspired Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-moa-wings.md) - [Hawaii-Supporting Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-haus-and-kings-hawaiian.md) - [Spicy Hawaiian Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-spicy-chicken.md) - [Hot Honey Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-haus-menu-items.md) - [Korean BBQ Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-sausage.md) - [Hawaiian-Style BBQ Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-luau-menu.md) - [Ultra-Indulgent QSR-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hac-sandwich.md) - [Spicy-sweet Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-honey-hot-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Hybrid Chicken Sandwiches Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-mutha-clucka.md)