# Elevated Porridge Restaurants Porridge & Puffs Boasts the Popularity of the Porridge Dish in La By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porridge-dish References: [lamag](https://www.lamag.com/digestblog/porridge-popularity/) & [porridgeandpuffs](http://www.porridgeandpuffs.com/) The [elevated porridge dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-bowls) has seen a surge in popularity in Los Angeles and it is evident that its inherent simplicity and its traditional ingredients are at play here. Among the many restaurants in the city that pay homage to this timeless meal, Porridge & Puffs is perhaps one of the more noteworthy ones. Initiated as a pop-up, the now brick-and-mortar eatery serves a porridge dish that is inspired by Vietnamese heritage. Minh Phan — the restaurant's founder, holds that the minimalist cuisine is on the rise because consumers feel varying degrees of nostalgia toward it, but also experience some curiosity with regards to the grain used to make each porridge dish. In fact, the focus on [ancient grains as ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malted-porridge) "has facilitated the creativity behind elevated porridge." Photo Credits: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinklovejen/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Elevated Porridge Dishes:** Restaurants are elevating porridge dishes with unique ingredients and preparations, creating new opportunities for culinary creativity. - **Embracing Ancient Grains:** The use of ancient grains in elevated porridge dishes is driving interest and promoting creative culinary experimentation. - **Nostalgia-inspired Cuisine:** Consumer nostalgia is driving interest in traditional porridge dishes and inspiring restaurants to create modern twists on classic recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants have the opportunity to create new and innovative dishes using nostalgic elements combined with ancient grains to appeal to consumers in search of unique dining options. - **Ancient Grain Producers:** The growth in popularity of porridge dishes made with ancient grains presents an opportunity for producers to expand their offerings and appeal to a wider consumer base. - **Food Packaging Industry:** As the demand for elevated porridge dishes continues to grow, there may be opportunities for packaging companies to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the needs of restaurants looking to offer takeout options of these dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airport Porridge Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haferkater.md) - [High-Protein Dessert-Flavored Porridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuel10k-porridge.md) - [Protein-Packed Porridge Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-porridge.md) - [Chicken-Topped Porridge Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flossy-original-recipe-chicken-porridge.md) - [Flavorful Breakfast Porridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horlicks.md) - [Indulgent Breakfast Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pur-simple.md) - [High-Fiber Instant Oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatrageously-original-instant-porridge.md) - [Decadent Health-Conscious Porridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-heavenly-oats.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Fortified Porridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-restore-porridge.md)