# Japanese Cabbage Pancakes This Okonomiyaki Dish is a Savory Pancake That is Perfect For Dinner By M | Published 2015-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-pancake References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/13982-you-ll-love-okonomiyaki-even-if-you-can-t-pronounce-its-name) & [food52](http://food52.com) The Japanese dish Okonomiyaki is a delicious [savory pancake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-and-savory-crepes) that is perfect to enjoy as a lunch or dinner meal. The pancake swaps out sweet ingredients for veggies like cabbage and green onions as well as bacon. [Pancakes are traditionally eaten in America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-style-pancake-mix) as a breakfast item with infused sugary flavors from fruits, chocolate and other decadent toppings. These unconventional Japanese pancakes incorporate flour, egg, tempura bits, green onion, shredded cabbage and bacon to create a fluffy large pancake that is perfect for sharing. The pancake can be topped with Kewpie mayo, seaweed flakes and Okonomi sauce. This is a great dinner idea for those looking to experiment with new foods and try something a little bit out of their comfort zone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Savory Pancakes:** The trend of incorporating savory ingredients into pancakes creates opportunities for innovative flavor combinations. - **Veggie-based Dishes:** The trend of using vegetables as the main component in dishes like Okonomiyaki offers innovative ways to make meals healthier and more nutritious. - **Cultural Fusion Cuisine:** The trend of blending different culinary traditions, such as incorporating Japanese flavors into traditional pancakes, presents opportunities for unique and exciting flavor experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage industry professionals can explore new ways to incorporate savory flavors into pancakes and develop innovative vegetable-based dishes. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can introduce cultural fusion dishes like Okonomiyaki to attract customers looking for unique dining experiences. - **Food Retail:** Food retail industry professionals can capitalize on the popularity of savory pancakes by offering pre-packaged pancake mixes and innovative toppings to recreate Okonomiyaki at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Korean-Style Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-pancakes.md) - [Japanese Croffle Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuwa-fuwa.md) - [Korean Savory Pancake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-savory-pancake-kit.md) - [Savory Scallion Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scallion-pancakes.md) - [Savory Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ojaswe-pancake-mix.md) - [Savory Japanese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut.md) - [All-Day Pancake Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-tacos.md) - [Scallion Pancake Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeboluo.md) - [Japanese-Style Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-style-hotdogs.md)