# Hybrid Korean Sandwiches The Korean French Dip Sandwich is the Latest Dominique Ansel Creation By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-french-dip References: [grubstreet](http://www.grubstreet.com/2016/04/dominique-ansel-deuki-hong-korean-french-dip.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Dominique.Ansel.Kitchen/photos/a.403892249778351.1073741828.402685956565647/586220638212177/?type=3&theater) Famed pastry chef Dominique Ansel recently teamed up with Deuki Hong to create the Korean French Dip sandwich. While fusion cuisine is nothing new, the savory creation puts an unexpected twist on the traditional French dip sandwich. The Korean French Dip is a decadent sandwich that draws influences from traditional Korean cuisine. The sandwich consists of rare roast beef that has been seared and roasted for an hour and a half before it is served on a potato roll infused with black garlic and an additional layer of garlic butter. As far as the fillings, the roast beef is accompanied by kimchee cooked with bacon and caramelized onions. Finally, the jus made by Hong draws inspiration from the short-rib marinade that is traditionally used for Korean barbeque. For those looking to get their hands on the hybrid sandwich, the dish will only be available at Dominique Ansel Kitchen and there will only be 300 made each day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Korean Fusion Cuisine:** Opportunity to explore and experiment with incorporating Korean flavors into different cuisines, creating unique and unexpected dishes. - **Gourmet Sandwiches:** Potential to elevate sandwich-making into a high-end culinary experience by using premium ingredients and innovative flavor combinations. - **Limited Edition Offerings:** Creating exclusivity and demand by offering a limited number of a special dish or product each day. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation opportunities in developing fusion cuisine, gourmet sandwiches, and limited edition offerings to cater to evolving consumer tastes and preferences. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hotels to differentiate themselves by offering unique and inventive dishes that blend different culinary traditions. - **Food Retail:** Potential to introduce hybrid sandwiches as premium ready-to-eat options in the retail market, targeting food enthusiasts seeking new flavors and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dippable Roasted Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-dip-sandwich.md) - [Premium Wagyu Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capriottis-american-wagyu-french-dip.md) - [QSR Korean Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based French Dip Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-french-dip.md) - [Internationally Themed Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sandwiches.md) - [Poutine-Stuffed Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-dip-sandwich.md) - [Savory Bulgogi Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgogi-kimchi-cheeseburger.md) - [Korean-Inspired Philly Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-philly-sandwich.md) - [Dippable Hot Pastrami Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastrami-dip.md)