# Asian Fusion Burritos The Mission Chinese Burrito is a Mexican Dish with an Asian Flavor By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-chinese References: [grubstreet](http://www.grubstreet.com/2015/09/danny-bowien-mission-cantina-burrito-business.html) & [ny.eater](http://ny.eater.com/2015/9/28/9406479/mission-cantina-burritos-danny-bowien) The Mission Chinese burrito is a never-before-seen fusion of a Mexican dish with the flavors of Chinese food. The innovative meal is being served at [Mission Cantina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-vegan), Danny Bowien's experimental New York restaurant. In fact, the whole of Mission Cantina has been converted into a traditional burrito stand, complete with self-serve salsa bar, and will focus exclusively on the Mission Chinese burrito. The first iterations of the Mission Chinese burrito are a mapo tofu and salt cod fried rice option, as well as a burrito stuffed with cumin lamb, but the options will change frequently. The model of Danny Bowien's Mission Cantina restaurant brilliantly caters to the culture of food-based hype and experiential dining. By changing the menu frequently and focusing on one must-try item at a time, Bowien ensures a steady stream of diners are eager to taste the latest and greatest item served. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Asia ## 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 - **Mexican-asian Fusion:** The fusion of Mexican and Asian flavors creates an opportunity for restaurants to innovate by combining unexpected cuisines and experimenting with new dishes. - **Experiential Dining:** The trend of experiential dining is disrupting traditional restaurant models by focusing on unique and exciting dining experiences, such as changing menus and themes. - **Menu Rotation:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of menu rotation by offering exciting new dishes and limited-time items to keep customers coming back for new experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can innovate and attract customers by experimenting with new and unique fusion cuisine and creating experiential dining experiences. - **Food Industry:** The Mexican-Asian fusion trend presents a disruptive opportunity for food companies to develop and market new products that combine unexpected flavors and ingredients. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can take advantage of the trend of experiential dining by offering unique and exciting dining experiences to their guests, such as rotating menus and themed meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [West Coast-Inspired Mexican Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-burrito.md) - [French Fry-Stuffed Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-fry-burritos.md) - [Savory Sauce-Topped Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-burrito.md) - [Meaty Plant-Based Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-steak-chimichurri-burrito.md) - [Remixed Philly Cheesesteak Burrito](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-cheesesteak-burrito.md) - [Flavorful Layered Burrito Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-peezler.md) - [Chef-Crafted Mexican Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tbx-culinary-collaboration.md) - [Viral Grilled Cheese Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-buritto.md) - [Tuna-Packed Poke Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-poke-burrito.md)