# Organ-Inspired Sushi Dishes The Sushi Brain Merges Delicious Ingredients with an Anatomical Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-dish References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/recipes/sushi-brain/) & [foodnetwork](http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/halloween/how-to-make-a-sushi-brain-for-halloween.html) A deliciously anatomical sushi dish, the Sushi Brain is a beautifully ornate yet strange way to serve a helping of scrumptious [sushi ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set). Consisting of an avocado and cream cheese core, the Sushi Brain features the interior surrounded by rice and then topped with [salmon sashimi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll) and tobiko to mimic the aesthetic of a brain. The use of the sashimi on the exterior of the sushi dish makes it look somewhat like an actual brain yet is made using fresh, delicious ingredients that fans of the cuisine are sure to enjoy. The Sushi Brain can be recreated at home and can have a variety of the ingredients substituted to fit [dietary restrictions or preferences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-momo). Although created using delicious ingredients, the design of the dish might cause some to lose their appetite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 59% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anatomical Food:** Opportunity to create visually striking dishes that mimic the appearance of body parts using food. - **Creative Food Presentation:** Potential for innovative ways to present food that engage and surprise diners. - **Personalized Cuisine:** Growing demand for customized dishes that cater to dietary restrictions and preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating creative and visually appealing food presentations to enhance dining experiences. - **Restaurants:** Opportunity for restaurants to offer personalized dishes with unique and visually striking presentations. - **Home Cooking:** Growing interest in recreating visually intriguing and innovative dishes at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Pregnancy-Safe Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanetsu-sushi.md) - [Convenient Sushi Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes.md) - [Plant-Powered Sushi Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-sushi-course.md) - [Sushi-Inspired Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moushi-mouse.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md) - [Pink Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-roll.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-rolls.md)