# Korean Steak-Topped Fries Bonchon is Serving Up a New Loaded Bulgogi Fries Side Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-bulgogi-fries References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/bonchon-serves-up-new-loaded-bulgogi-fries/)  The popular Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon has expanded its selection of side dishes to include the new Loaded Bulgogi Fries. For those unfamiliar, bulgogi is a Korean dish that literally translates into "fire meat." Generally, the dish consists of thin, marinated slices of meat (often beef), grilled on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle. Bonchon's new Loaded Bulgogi Fries puts a clever twist on this dish by pairing pieces of thinly sliced marinated steak with melted mozzarella cheese, green onions, and spicy mayo, all served over a bed of French fries. The result is somewhat kind a Korean take on poutine. The new Loaded Bulgogi Fries dish can be found now at participating Bonchon locations nationwide for a limited time. Image Credit: Bonchon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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-inspired Loaded Fries:** Opportunity for fast food and quick service restaurants to offer unique, Korean-inspired loaded fries as a side dish. - **Global Fast Food Innovations:** Disruptive opportunity for global fast food chains to offer culturally-inspired menu items, such as Bonchon's Loaded Bulgogi Fries. - **Fusion Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to utilize fusion cuisine, like Bonchon's Korean-inspired Loaded Bulgogi Fries, to attract younger and more diverse customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to offer unique menu items, like Bonchon's Loaded Bulgogi Fries, to stand out in a crowded market. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Opportunity for quick service restaurants to tap into the trend of cultural fusion cuisine, like Bonchon's Korean-inspired Loaded Bulgogi Fries, to attract younger and more diverse customers. - **Global Cuisine Chains:** Disruptive opportunity for global cuisine chains to introduce menu items inspired by diverse cultures, like Bonchon's Loaded Bulgogi Fries, to appeal to a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bulgogi-Focused Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgogi-takeover.md) - [Twisted Korean-Style Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-donuts.md) - [Savory Bulgogi Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgogi-kimchi-cheeseburger.md) - [Crunchy Korean Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-chicken-bowl.md) - [QSR Korean Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Tasty Korean Meal Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-sampler.md) - [Hybrid Korean Macaroni Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgogi-steak-mac-cheese.md) - [Korean BBQ Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-sauce.md) - [Korean Cuisine Corndogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopo-corn-dog.md)