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# Hybrid Sushi Corndogs
This Elite Foodie Dish Combines Carnival Food with Japanese Cuisine

By M | Published 2016-04-16 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-cuisine
References: [foodiggity](http://www.foodiggity.com/the-sushi-corndog-because-japan-and-murica/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/twistedfoodsocial/videos/1066518493387346/?permPage=1)

British food site Twisted has put together a decadent [food fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-genius-snack-lab) that combines American and Japanese cuisine in innovative ways to create the deep fried Sushi Corndog. The meal brings together Japanese rolls in the format of a [deep fried carnival dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wienerschnitzel-1) popular at fairs and sport arenas. The combination of street food with more sophisticated rolls brings together a contrast of flavors, textures as well as food classification in a unique way.

The Sushi Corndog is a hybrid meal that combines two contrasting cuisines to present sushi in a deep fried format that can be enjoyed without utensils. The dish features a roll of [shrimp and avocado sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll) filled with rice and seaweed that is battered, deep fried and served on a pair of chopsticks. The fried sushi roll is meant to be eaten like a traditional corndog is -- without any utensils.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Fusion Cuisine:** The combination of American and Japanese cuisine in dishes like the Sushi Corndog presents opportunities for creating unique and innovative fusion meals.
- **Street Food Reinvention:** The deep fried Sushi Corndog showcases the potential for reinventing street food classics by infusing them with high-end ingredients and culinary techniques.
- **Creative Food Presentation:** The Sushi Corndog demonstrates the potential for creating visually striking and playful food presentations that challenge traditional food classifications.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities to create and market innovative fusion dishes like the Sushi Corndog to appeal to adventurous consumers.
- **Street Food:** Street food vendors and entrepreneurs could leverage the popularity of the Sushi Corndog to develop and promote unique deep fried creations that cater to diverse taste preferences.
- **Fine Dining:** Fine dining establishments can draw inspiration from the Sushi Corndog to elevate and modernize classic dishes by infusing them with unconventional flavors and presentation styles.

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