# Peculiar Ramen Poutines This Cultural Hybrid Poutine Cleverly Replaces Fries with Noodle Sticks By M | Published 2014-08-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-poutine References: [firstwefeast](http://firstwefeast.com/eat/new-mashup-masterpiece-ramen-poutine/) & [culinarybrodown](http://culinarybrodown.com/2014/08/ramen-poutine-bridging-cultural-gaps-through-fusion-food/) If you thought a poutine couldn't get any better, this Ramen poutine recipe by chef Josh Scherer from Culinary Bro-Down is sure to make your head swirl. Instead of using deliciously fried golden fries this hybrid cultural dish comes with [crunchy noodle sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-garlic-ramen). This fresh take on a traditional fast-food dish cleverly combines Japanese and Canadian food cultures into one yummy food item. The ramen poutine comes with ramen bricks cut into fry-like shapes and doused in the accompanying seasoning. The noodle sticks are drenched in a miso oxtail gravy and then covered in [creamy cheese curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-burger-don) and green scallions. To top it all off, this extravagant ramen poutine comes with a delicate soft-boiled egg. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - 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 - **Hybrid Food:** The combination of different culinary traditions to create unique and innovative food items. - **Alternative Ingredients:** Exploring unconventional ingredients to replace traditional components of popular dishes. - **Flavor Fusion:** Blending flavors from different cuisines to create exciting taste profiles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for restaurants, food trucks, and food manufacturers to create and market hybrid food items. - **Culinary Tourism:** The potential to attract food enthusiasts by offering unique food experiences that combine different cultural influences. - **Recipe Development:** Creating and sharing alternative recipes that incorporate unconventional ingredients and flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ramen-Seasoning Fry Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-mcshaker-fries.md) - [Poutine-Stuffed Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-dip-sandwich.md) - [Meaty QSR Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-poutine.md) - [Ramen Noodle-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kotterifuu-ramen-pizza.md) - [Spicy Pizzeria Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-popcorn-chicken-poutine.md) - [Indulgent Fried Pickle Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-pickle-poutine.md) - [Pizzeria Poutine Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-poutine.md) - [Spicy Ghost Pepper Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokin-hot-poutine.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md)