# Soft-Shelled Crab Burgers Dom Dom Hamburger is Serving Up Two Tasty Marugoto Kani Burgers By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-09-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marugoto-kani-burger References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2024/09/23/you-want-the-whole-crab-japans-dom-dom-will-give-it-to-you-and-curry-too-in-marugoto-kani-burger/)  The [Japanese burger chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hokkaido-salmon-burger) Dom Dom Hamburger is going all in on seafood this season with its Marugoto Kani Burgers. Perfect for avid [seafood fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-shrimp), Dom Dom's Marugoto Kani Burgers each feature an [entire soft-shelled crab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-crabfest-menu) between two soft burger buns. In total, there are two types of Marugoto Kani Burgers to choose from. There's the returning Sweet Chili Sauce Marugoto Kani Burger, which is a fan-favorite flavor combination. There's also the brand-new Mild Curry Sauce Marugoto Kani Burger, which features a savory curry sauce. Both burgers also feature onions, lettuce, and cheese. Both of the Marugoto Kani Burgers will be available a limited time starting on September 28, 2024, and Dom Dom will even serve the burgers with tiny flags featuring the chain’s mascot elephant, Domzo-kun. Image Credit: Dom Dom Hamburger ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Seafood Burger Innovations:** The inclusion of entire soft-shelled crabs in burgers offers a novel approach in the fast-food sector, elevating seafood menu options. - **Unique Flavor Pairings:** Combining seafood with flavors such as sweet chili and curry sauce introduces an exciting gastronomic twist for adventurous eaters. - **Seasonal Limited-time Offers:** Promoting limited-time menu items like the Marugoto Kani Burgers can drive consumer interest and increase foot traffic to restaurants. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Introducing unconventional ingredients such as whole soft-shelled crabs can diversify traditional fast-food offerings. - **Seafood:** Innovative uses of seafood in popular fast-food products could expand market interest and demand for diverse seafood options. - **Gourmet Sauces:** Incorporating unique sauces like sweet chili and mild curry in everyday items presents opportunities for development in the gourmet sauce industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Super Spicy Squid Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-devil-burger.md) - [Rice Cracker Burger Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nure-senbei-burger.md) - [Savory Pear-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashi-double-teriyaki-burger.md) - [Soft-Boiled Egg Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wafu-hanjuku-tsukimi-zeppin-cheesenburger.md) - [Loaded Maitake Mushroom Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konya-wa-maitake-burger.md) - [NYC-Inspired Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-on-baby-ny-burgers.md) - [Burger-Style Pizza Lunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-crispizzaburger.md) - [Make-at-Home Rice Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-rice-burgers.md) - [Alt Seafood Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-crabby-sandwich.md)