# Rustic Swedish Restaurant Menus This Restaurant Serves the Food of Scandinavia's Indigenous People By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-swedish References: [munchies.vice](https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/this-remote-swedish-restaurant-makes-a-mean-deep-fried-moose-muzzle) & [havviiglen.se](http://www.havviiglen.se/) 'Hävvi i Glen' is a rustic Swedish restaurant that is making waves in the culinary world for its unique take on the cuisine of Scandinavia's indigenous people. Despite the fact that the restaurant is located in an extremely remote part of Sweden, Hävvi i Glen has become a hotspot for those interested in sampling traditional [Sami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girjegumpi-the-smi-architecture-library) fare with a modern twist. Hävvi i Glen is a restaurant located in the small Swedish village of Glen. The restaurant serves up the food of the Sami people, whose live close to nature and cultivate a livelihood from reindeer herding. The restaurant mirrors this food culture by serving up reindeer, moose and mountain fish with plants and berries foraged from the surrounding area. The traditional fare is then served with a contemporary twist to create dishes such as reindeer blood pancakes and deep-fried moose muzzle. As the restaurant's co-owner Elaine Asp explains, "I live food and always try to use the traditional Sami flavors, but in a modern way." The popularity of the rustic Swedish restaurant demonstrates the growing interest in the [cuisine of indigenous cultures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-indian-dining) presented in a way that fits into modern food culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Indigenous Cuisine:** There is a growing interest in the cuisine of indigenous cultures presented in a way that fits into modern food culture. - **Heritage-inspired Menus:** Restaurants that offer menus inspired by traditional and rustic flavors are gaining popularity. - **Foraging and Local Sourcing:** Restaurants are increasingly incorporating foraged ingredients and locally sourced produce to create unique dishes. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hospitality industry can explore the potential of offering indigenous cuisine experiences to attract a diverse clientele. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage industry can develop heritage-inspired menus to appeal to customers seeking unique culinary experiences. - **Sustainable Farming:** Agriculture and farming industry can explore opportunities to support restaurants in sourcing locally and foraging sustainably to meet the demands of heritage-inspired menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Sensory Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selva-toronto.md) - [Alpine-Inspired Fine Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakob-sprenger.md) - [Swedish Craft Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-restaurant.md) - [Future-Facing Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-food-menu.md) - [Culturally Layered Resort Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingfisher-pacific-resort.md) - [Plant-Powered Food Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saluhall.md) - [Autumnal Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumnal-menu.md) - [Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frescohallen.md) - [Dilapidated Mansion-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-courage.md)