# Sushi Corn Dogs Culinary Bro Down Creates a Greasy Take on Spicy Tuna Rolls By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-corn-dog References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/08/02/Sushi-Corn-Dogs/) & [culinarybrodown](http://culinarybrodown.com/2014/07/spicy-tuna-corn-dog-how-fried-foods-are-saving-the-world/) It isn't every day that a person gets to enjoy such a culinary twist as the sushi corn dog. Westernizing the classic [spicy tuna roll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll) in the only way a red-blooded American knows how, the sushi corn dog has been deep-fried and staked on a wooden stick to add a greasy crunch to the Japanese dish. Although not nearly as healthy as the original meal, it is arguably more delicious and just as presentable. Created by [Culinary Bro Down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-health-consultants), the sushi corn dog is introduced with a written speech about social change and a quote from Gary Oldman, "We don’t always get the hero we want, so much as the hero we need." This sets the bar high for such a dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 28% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Deep-frying Innovation:** There is an opportunity for the food industry to explore deep-frying as a way to add unique textures and flavors to traditional dishes. - **Culinary Fusion:** The combination of different culinary traditions, like sushi and American corn dogs, presents an opportunity for creative and unconventional dishes. - **Alternative Presentations:** Creating visually appealing and unexpected presentations of food can be a disruptive innovation in the culinary world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new ways to innovate and reimagine traditional dishes by incorporating different techniques and ingredients. - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can tap into the demand for unique and indulgent food experiences by offering innovative menu items like the sushi corn dog. - **Catering and Events:** The catering and events industry can create memorable experiences by incorporating novelty food items, such as the sushi corn dog, into their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cajun-Asian Fusion Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempura-shrimp-sushi-roll.md) - [Chili Crisp California Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-sushi-roll.md) - [Ranch-Drizzled Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotnranch-corn-dog.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md) - [Hot Dog Danishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-damour.md) - [Bread-Based Sushi Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughmakase.md) - [Square Spicy Tuna Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-spicy-tuna-roll.md) - [Japanese-Style Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-style-hotdogs.md)