# Sushi Speed Dating Sessions This Pan-Asian Street Food Bar Hosted a Speed Dating Event By Ell Smith | Published 2018-02-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-speed-dating References: [glasgowlive](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/sushi-speed-dating-singles-city-14292576) & [temakiglasgow](http://www.temakiglasgow.co.uk/) Street food is continuing to grow in popularity throughout the globe for its convenience, efficiency and unique flavor profiles, and now a [pan-Asian street food eatery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-cuisine-range) in Glasgow is looking to embody the speed and convenience of its food by hosting an in-restaurant [sushi speed dating session](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datetona-at-daytona-500). The event took place at Temaki - an Asian street food-inspired eatery that specializes in Japanese dishes. The speed dating session invited 24 men and women to "eat sushi, drink sake and find love" in a manner that nods toward the speed dating events commonly held throughout Japan. During the night, singles were invited to enjoy a [street food-inspired sushi platter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharwoods-street-food-sizzler-range) and signature cocktails produced by the restaurant's authentic Japanese chefs. Image Credit: Temaki via Facebook ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Street Food Dating:** In-restaurant speed dating sessions using street food as a way to attract and connect with potential matches. - **Pan-asian Quick Serve:** Fast-casual restaurants offering pan-Asian street food-inspired menus focused on quick service and unique flavors. - **Innovative Restaurant Experiences:** Restaurants exploring innovative ways to attract customers by creating unique dining experiences with themes that go beyond just the food. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative speed dating events and new fast-casual dining concepts could drive growth in the food and beverage industry. - **Event Planning:** Event planners could take inspiration from this in-restaurant speed dating event and create similar themed experiences that are centered around food and drinks. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts could create unique dining and social experiences, such as food and drink tastings or culinary-themed dating events, to differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Restaurant Sushi Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-experience.md) - [Limited-Time Dating Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-cute.md) - [Colorful Romantic Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chotto-matte-valentines-day.md) - [Pan-Asian Ready Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sainsburys-4.md) - [Japanese-Peruvian Fusion Cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japaneseperuvian-fusion-cuisine.md) - [Festive Japanese Catering Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-house-sushi-and-ramen.md) - [Izakaya-Style Whisky Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-please.md) - [Dumpling-Inspired Valentine’s Day Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romantic-experience.md) - [One-Night-Only Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club-2025.md)