# Fiery Poke Bowls Pokéworks' Lava Bowl Includes Sriracha, Ghost Peppers & Thai Chili By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-bowl References: [twitter](https://twitter.com/pokeworksco/status/1096145911313424384) & [pokeworks](http://www.pokeworks.com/menu) In collaboration with chef Sheldon Simeon, Pokéworks is introducing a fiery new Lava Bowl to its menu, which will certainly suit the tastes of those who can take the heat. The Lava Bowl is made with a combination of [ghost peppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-burrito), sriracha, Thai chili and comes topped with chili threads. Overall, the dish boats a bold red color that indicates its spicy nature, although the dish may be ordered with a mild, medium or lava level of lava sauce depending on one's taste preferences. As the [poke bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-poke-bowl) incorporates one of the [hottest chili peppers in the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-x-meals), the dish is more than just a meal and has the potential to provide a challenge for those who are brave enough to experience the immense heat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Spicy Food Trend:** The popularity of incorporating intense heat and spicy flavors into dishes, as seen with Pokéworks' fiery Lava Bowl, presents an opportunity for restaurants to create bold and adventurous menu items. - **Customizable Heat Level Trend:** The demand for customizable spice levels in dishes, demonstrated by Pokéworks' option to choose mild, medium, or lava level of lava sauce for the Lava Bowl, opens up opportunities for restaurants to cater to a wide range of taste preferences. - **Collaborative Chef Partnerships Trend:** The collaboration between Pokéworks and chef Sheldon Simeon to create the Lava Bowl showcases the potential for joint ventures to bring unique and innovative dishes to the market, offering a valuable opportunity for other restaurants to partner with renowned chefs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** The introduction of the fiery Lava Bowl by Pokéworks highlights the potential for restaurants to capitalize on the spicy food trend and attract customers seeking adventurous dining experiences. - **Spice and Sauce Industry:** The incorporation of ghost peppers, sriracha, and Thai chili in the Lava Bowl presents an opportunity for spice and sauce companies to develop and market innovative, high-heat products that cater to the growing demand for spicy flavors. - **Food Collaboration Industry:** The successful collaboration between Pokéworks and chef Sheldon Simeon to create the Lava Bowl demonstrates the potential for the food collaboration industry to facilitate partnerships between restaurants and renowned chefs, producing unique and attention-grabbing dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nashville Hot Poké Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-chicken-bowl.md) - [Traditional Poke Bowl Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-poke-bowl.md) - [Flame-Cooked Salmon Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamecooked-miso-sesame-salmon-bowl.md) - [Seasonal Lobster Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-lobster-bowl.md) - [Latin-Inspired Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cilantro-jalapeo-bowl.md) - [Chef-Crafted Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-poke-bowl.md) - [Fiery Tuna Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-tuna-packet-with-ghost-pepper.md) - [QSR Poke Bowl Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-poke-bowls.md) - [Sweet-Yet-Savory Burrito Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-burrito-and-bowl.md)