# Fried Chicken Rice Bowls The Kentucky Fried Chicken Rice Bowl Mixes Eastern and Western Food By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-rice References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/06/12/kentucky-fried-rice-bowl-kfcs-kentadon-expands-throughout-east-japan/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=663295183739401&set=a.161640603904864.39624.154647221270869&type=1) Rice is a staple in Asia and with [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorpacked-bowls) thriving in Japan, the brand is bringing together a fusion of East-meets-West foods with the new [Kentucky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets-1) Fried Chicken Rice Bowl. As addition to the rice and [crispy fried chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-crispy-chicken) that's advertised in the very name of the dish, other things diners can expect to find in the bowl include shiitake mushrooms, sweet potatoes, green shishito peppers, topped with a sweet and spicy sauce. Some of those who have tried it claim that it's like "A cross between a bucket of KFC and a bowl of mixed tempura." Although the rare KFC Rice Bowl was previously only offered at just a few sports arenas, now the dish is expanding to other KFC locations in Japan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fusion Cuisine:** Opportunity to create innovative dishes that combine Eastern and Western flavors. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Possibility to elevate fast food offerings with high-quality ingredients and unique flavor profiles. - **Global Food Influences:** Growing interest in exploring diverse cuisines and incorporating international ingredients into mainstream dishes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant/food Service:** Chance for restaurants to experiment with new menu items that cater to evolving consumer tastes. - **Fast Food Chains:** Potential for fast food chains to differentiate themselves by offering fusion dishes with global influences. - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop and produce innovative food products that combine traditional and international flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavorful Loaded Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorpacked-bowls.md) - [Chicken-Packed QSR Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-5-bowls.md) - [Chef-Approved QSR Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kfc-5-bowls.md) - [QSR Comfort Food Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-smashd-potato-bowl.md) - [Chicken-Topped Porridge Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flossy-original-recipe-chicken-porridge.md) - [Poutine-Style Potato Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-2.md) - [Libation-Friendly Fried Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-japan-ninniku-crispy.md) - [Peppery Fried Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hot-chicken.md) - [Hand-Shaped Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-lickin-fork.md)