# Espionage-Themed Food Trucks The Ninjas with Appetite Truck Celebrates Ninjutsu Culture By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninjas-with-appetite References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2012/10/05/this-isnt-what-teriyaki-ninja-nachos-look-like/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/NWAtruck) Orange County's 'Ninjas with Appetite' [food truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheez-wheelz-food-truck) celebrates the espionage culture of the ninjutsu tradition. The teriyaki-based dishes resonate with the cart's Japanese roots while at the same time borrowing from the region's Americana spirit. Among Ninjas with Appetite's favored dishes is an eclectic [nacho dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries). Drizzled on to the chips are layers of cheese, sour cream, sriracha hot sauce, sliced green onions and of course, chicken doused in a teriyaki glaze. Visitors to the delectable spy-themed restaurant on wheels can also taste the teriyakos (a new take on tacos), [burritos and teriyaki bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-co-taste-tour). While the soy sauce motif may remain consistent across the board, Ninjas with Appetite promises variety, quality and the best of on the go gourmet eats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Espionage-themed Food Trucks:** Ninjas with Appetite's theme of celebrating the ninjutsu culture through food presents an opportunity to create more themed food trucks that cater to specific themes or cultures. - **Teriyaki-based Dishes:** The popularity of teriyaki-based dishes by Ninjas with Appetite showcases an opportunity for restaurants and food trucks to experiment with the traditional sauce and create unique dishes. - **On the Go Gourmet Eats:** Ninjas with Appetite's focus on providing variety and quality on the go gourmet eats presents an opportunity for other food trucks and restaurants to explore a similar concept of high-quality mobile cuisine. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Trucks:** Ninjas with Appetite's successful execution of a niche-themed food truck presents an opportunity for other food trucks to explore specific themes that cater to their target audience. - **Restaurant:** The popularity of teriyaki-based dishes by Ninjas with Appetite presents an opportunity for restaurants to incorporate this traditional sauce in their menus and create unique dishes to attract customers. - **Mobile Food Industry:** Ninjas with Appetite's focus on providing high-quality mobile cuisine presents an opportunity for other businesses in the mobile food industry to explore similar concepts and elevate the level of on-the-go dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naruto-menu.md) - [Anime Park Curry Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinobizato-attraction.md) - [Fusion Cuisine Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecracker-chicken-nachos.md) - [Spicy Asian BBQ Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-asian-barbecue.md) - [Chili-Infused Asian Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geki.md) - [Nostalgic Nugget Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-serve-truck.md) - [Japanese-Style Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-style-hotdogs.md) - [Japanese-Themed Bodega Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bessou-snack-shop.md) - [Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texmex-sombreros.md)