# Fast Food Lobster Stews Yoshinoya is Kicking Off the 2018 Lent Season with a New Lobster Stew By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-03-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-stew References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2018/03/yoshinoya-cooks-up-new-lobster-stew.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Yoshinoya/photos/a.10150938696686472.407766.103980521471/10155169431581472/?type=1&theater) With many fast food brands rolling out their inventive seafood offerings for the 2018 Lent season, the Japanese chain [Yoshinoya](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-udon-noodles) has kicked things up a notch with a new Lobster Stew. Yoshinoya's new Lobster Stew is a warm and comforting seafood dish available for just a limited time. The dish itself consists of a tomato-based broth mixed with fish, corn, celery, lobster, potatoes, and a mild blend of herbs and spices. The stew is then served over a bed of rice to create a warm and hearty dish. Alongside the new Lobster Stew, the chain is also serving up Sweet Chili Shrimp, which is tossed with a spicy Asian chili sauce, and Grilled Tilapia, which is served with rice and a rich lemon butter sauce. Image Credit: Yoshinoya. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 29% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inventive Seafood Offerings:** Fast food brands are getting more creative with their seafood offerings, presenting an opportunity for innovative dishes and flavor combinations. - **Limited Time Specials:** Introducing limited-time menu items allows fast food chains to create excitement and urgency among customers, encouraging them to try new flavors and dishes. - **Comfort Food Revival:** The popularity of warm and comforting dishes like lobster stew presents an opportunity to reimagine traditional comfort foods for a modern audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can take advantage of the growing demand for seafood options by introducing creative and unique dishes in their menus. - **Seafood:** The seafood industry can collaborate with fast food chains to provide them with innovative and sustainable seafood options for their limited-time specials. - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can partner with fast food chains to offer their limited-time seafood specials, catering to customers who prefer eating at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shrimp-Packed QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-sizzling-shrimp.md) - [Seasonal Lobster Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-lobster-bowl.md) - [Indulgent Seafood Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobsterfest-2026.md) - [Lobster-Topped Seafood Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-topped-stuffed-flounder.md) - [Flavor-Packed QSR Edamame Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-edamame.md) - [Stir-fried Japanese Noodle Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-udon-noodles.md) - [Premium Ribeye Steak Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-ribeye-steak.md) - [Spicy Seafood Protein Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-seafood-bowls.md) - [Springtime QSR Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-seafood-menu-items.md)