# Okonomiyaki-Inspired Chicken Dishes This Dish from KFC Hong Kong is Inspired by Japanese Cuisine By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-hong-kong References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/03/kfc-selling-new-fried-chicken-topped-with-mayo-and-fish-flakes.html) & [kfchk](https://www.kfchk.com/tc/new/new_75/new1.html) [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hot-chicken) Hong Kong recently introduced a new menu item that draws inspiration from a popular Japanese dish called okonomiyaki. Okonomiyaki is a [savory pancake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-pancake) made from grated nagaimo, shredded cabbage and other ingredients. This [fried chicken dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karaage-cocktail) puts a unique twist on the Japanese delicacy by borrowing some of the unique toppings. The new 'Okonomiyaki Crispy Chicken' dish from KFC Hong Kong consists of the brand's original fried, bone-in chicken topped with traditional okonomiyaki toppings. These toppings include okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayo and bonito flakes made from fish shavings. The unique ingredients combine the tangy taste of a Japanese pancake with the crunchy texture of KFC's signature fried chicken. The new dish demonstrates how fast food chains are increasingly borrowing popular ingredients from other cuisines in order to put a unique twist on their original menu items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Global Fusion Cuisine:** Opportunity for restaurants to incorporate popular ingredients from different cuisines to create unique menu items. - **Innovative Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to experiment with new flavors and ingredients to attract customers. - **Cross-cultural Culinary Exchange:** Opportunity for cultural exchange through food as different cuisines inspire new dishes and flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Opportunity for restaurants to create fusion dishes that combine elements from different cultural cuisines. - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunity for fast food chains to introduce innovative and globally-inspired menu items to cater to diverse tastes. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop new ingredients and products that can be used to create unique flavor profiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peppery Fried Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hot-chicken.md) - [Autumnal Fried Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-japan-tsukimi-menu.md) - [Libation-Friendly Fried Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-japan-ninniku-crispy.md) - [Seafood-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-fillet-burgers.md) - [Extra-Cheesy QSR Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-menu-items.md) - [Fried Chicken Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tokyo-hot-crispy.md) - [Regionally Inspired Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menu-in-china.md) - [Unique Sensorial QSR Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-singapore.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Fried Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kfc-chizza.md)