# Animalistic Asian Foods The Pig and Hedgehog Steamed Dumplings are Absolutely Adorable By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pig-and-hedgehog-steamed-dumplings References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/06/27/These-Dumplings-Are-Simply-Precious/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/amoosefloats/9048659618/) It is hard not to love Asian food, especially when they come out looking like the pig and hedgehog steamed dumplings. Delicious and absolutely adorable, the animalistic look of these delicacies may make people think twice about eating them, that is, until they get a good waft of them. In a way, serving food in this manner makes the experience much more entertaining. Not to mention that it encourages people to truly appreciate what they are putting in their mouths. Snapped by Steven Schwartz, a photographer hailing from New York City and based in Vancouver, British Colombia, the pig and hedgehog steamed dumplings were spotted at the [Richmond Summer Night Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richmond-extra-tasty-pigs-in-blankets) in Vancouver, where they can be purchased. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Adorable Food:** Creating cute and animalistic food designs can grab consumers' attention and make the dining experience more entertaining. - **Food Aesthetics:** Incorporating visually appealing elements into food presentation can enhance appreciation and enjoyment for consumers. - **Novelty Food Shapes:** Exploring unique and unconventional shapes for food items can create a memorable and standout dining experience for customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food establishments can leverage adorable food designs to attract more customers and create a unique dining experience. - **Event and Party Planning:** Event organizers can incorporate adorable and visually appealing food designs into their catering services to wow guests and create a memorable event. - **Photography and Social Media:** Food photographers and social media influencers can capitalize on the trend of adorable food designs by capturing and sharing visually pleasing images to engage their followers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Heat-and-Eat Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamed-dumplings.md) - [Juicy Meatless Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-dumplings.md) - [Asian-Inspired Protein Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobo-foods.md) - [Wagyu Beef QSR Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-wagyu-beef-dumplings.md) - [Peanut Meat Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-dumplings.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Georgian Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-dumplings.md) - [Artisanal Duck-Made Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-duck-dumplings.md) - [Gluten-Free Soup Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-soup-dumplings.md) - [Dim Sum-Inspired Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dim-sum-bites.md)