# Pad Thai-Stuffed Buns Piggyback Bar is Serving Up Pad Thai-Stuffed Balls of Dough Called Padcakes By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-06-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piggyback-bar References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/restaurants/a28034498/piggyback-bar-padcakes/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/piggybackbarjc/photos/a.749711331884640/1111103219078781/?type=3&theater) The creative chefs over at Jersey City's Piggyback Bar are taking Thai food to the next level by serving up pad thai-stuffed balls of dough they're calling 'Padcakes.' While certainly not low-carb, the hybrid dish adds a deliciously crispy texture to one of the most beloved Thai dishes. To create its famous Padcakes, the chefs at Piggyback Bar begin by soaking and chopping [pad thai noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-sunny-mee-krob). The noodles are then fried in a pan with pork fat, bean sprouts, Chinese chives, peanuts, and a secret sauce. After the noodles chill for several hours, the whole thing is then stuffed inside a [giant ball of dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chewy-ball) and fried to crispy perfection. The result is a [savory pancake-like bun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut) that's bursting with fresh Thai flavors. Image Credit: *Piggyback Bar, @hobokenhungry.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 32% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Thai Fusion Cuisine:** Opportunity for restaurants to merge traditional Thai cuisine with other cultures to create innovative dishes. - **Hybrid Dishes:** Opportunity for restaurants to create dishes that combine two or more traditional dishes into one unique and delicious creation. - **Crispy Textures:** Opportunity for food entrepreneurs to use creative techniques to add crispy textures to traditional dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants could benefit from creating unique fusion cuisines and hybrid dishes to meet the demands of adventurous foodies. - **Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers could explore incorporating crispy textures into their products to appeal to consumers who enjoy a crunchy mouthfeel. - **Hospitality:** Hotels could create unique dishes and menus that showcase the local cuisine with a modern twist to attract more guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thai Coconut-Rice Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanom-krok-thai-coconut-pancakes.md) - [Shrimp-Stuffed Steamed Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebikatsu-bun.md) - [Savory Scallion Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scallion-pancakes.md) - [Authentic Thai Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-coconut-pancakes.md) - [Co-Branded Thai-Themed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-gra-prow-pizza.md) - [Thai Cuisine Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-thai-noodle-kit.md) - [Hot Dog Danishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-damour.md) - [Thai-Style Banana Fritters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-banana-fritters.md) - [Scallion Pancake Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeboluo.md)