# Fishy Desserts Indulge with Sushi Themed Chocolates By Carlos Calderon | Published 2007-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-themed-chocolate-indulge-me References: [japansugoi](http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/delicious-koo-ki-sushi-chocolate/) & [kookisushi](http://www.kookisushi.com/index.htm) Chocolate is one of the world's most widespread passions. [Luxury chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-fromage-chocolate-collection) are certainly not new to the marketplace, but we are seeing more luxury products appearing on the market in some unexpected ways such as Suedy's Koo-Ki Sushi, a California based family, its Sushi shaped Chocolate contain [unique and unusual ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-matcha). **Implications** - The globalization of modern culture has enabled cultural cuisine to find a foothold in foreign lands. Sushi, a staple of the Japanese diet, has become a huge hit in North America, where creative culinary artists are translating sushi's familiar forms into new edible inventions. Desserts made to look like sushi and [sushi-style candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecovered-mochi-gummies) are two of the latest examples of this phenomenon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Luxury Sweets:** The trend of creating unique and unexpected luxury sweets, such as sushi themed chocolates, continues to grow in popularity. - **Cultural Cuisine:** Creative culinary artists are continuing to find innovative ways to bring staple cultural dishes, such as sushi, into the mainstream through unique edible inventions. - **Globalization of Food:** The globalization of modern culture is continuing to enable foreign foods to find a foothold in new markets, such as sushi-themed desserts in North America. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Chocolates:** The luxury chocolates industry can continuing to innovate its offerings by creating unique and visually appealing products, such as sushi-themed chocolates. - **Culinary Arts:** The culinary arts industry can continue to explore new ways to incorporate traditional cultural dishes, such as sushi, into new and exciting edible forms. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can continue to capitalize on the growing trend of globalization by introducing new and unique dishes, such as sushi-themed desserts, to new markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sushi Chain Chocolate Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-thunder.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lobster.md) - [Luxe Multidimensional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abu-dhabi-chocolate.md) - [Deep-Fried Candy Bar Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kushi-katsu-tanaka.md) - [Dubai Chocolate Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-pistachio-knafeh-truffles.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [Uniquely Decadent Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fix-dessert-chocolatier.md) - [Sardine-Shaped Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sardineshaped-dark-chocolates.md) - [Chocolate Ravioli Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ravioli.md)