# Exotic Japanese Parfaits These Parfaits Bring New Meaning to the Words Exotic Food By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-parfait References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/04/24/Raw-Tuna-and-Other-Wild-Parfaits-from-Japan/) & [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/04/23/raw-fish-fermented-soy-beans-and-chinese-food-japans-7-weirdest-parfaits/) These Japanese parfaits all have a very strange thing in common -- their ingredients look like they belong in a completely different meal. The Japanese know all about [creative foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inparadise) and when it comes to their dessert, there isn't any country more inventive. You probably haven't thought too much about having [raw tuna in your dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-thunder), but luckily for you, Japanese chefs have and have already made it. It doesn't stop there either. Imagine having fried chicken in your parfait or even an entire cake as the topping to your parfait. It's tough to imagine these tasting very good, but given the fact that the parfait is still professionally made, there's reason to believe that they're still delicious. If you're at a restaurant and looking to try something new, then having a [strange Japanese parfait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-tree-soy-sauce-ice-cream) could be the answer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Exotic Dessert Pairings:** Japanese chefs are pushing the bounds of the traditional dessert with unique ingredient combinations and presentations. - **Culinary Creativity:** Japanese chefs are breaking down barriers in the food industry by introducing unexpected twists to classic dishes. - **Experiential Dining:** Japanese cuisine offers diners a unique culinary experience, with visually stunning and creatively assembled dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can attract adventurous diners by incorporating interesting dessert items into their menus. - **Food and Beverage:** The Japanese dessert trend offers opportunities for new product development and innovation in the food and beverage industry. - **Tourism:** Japanese cuisine, particularly unique desserts, can be used to market and promote tourism to Japan. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deep-Fried Candy Bar Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kushi-katsu-tanaka.md) - [Regional Asian Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-sweets-desserts.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-souffl-cheesecakes.md) - [Multi-Textured Dessert Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-parfaits.md) - [Creamy Dessert-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marks-spencer-dessert-sandwich.md) - [Japanese Dessert Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memories-of-japan.md) - [Multilayer Canned Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cake.md) - [Dipping-Friendly Ice Cream Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-fondue-pizza.md)