# Ube Sweet Potato Baos Minty Z Boasts a Delicious, Flavorful, and Picturesque Bao Recipe By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-06-12 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-bao References: [mintyz](https://www.mintyz.com/online-ordering/minty-z-midtown/menu) & [mintyz](https://www.mintyz.com/store/)  Minty Z is a plant-based restaurant in Miami and one of its most popular dishes is the [Ube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-rolls-filled-with-ube) Sweet Potato Bao. The recipe combines [purple ube buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-sweet-ube-coconut-rolls) with sweet potato filling. The baos are then steamed. Because of the unique and strategic ingredient use, the Ube Sweet Potato Bao is all-purple and eye-catching. This may be why food photographers are interested in the dish. As a restaurant, Minty Z boasts other inventive or traditional Asian fusion recipes. Emphasizing a healthy dining experience, the restaurant boast dishes like the BBQ Jackfruit Lo Mai Gai, the [Chick'n Mushroom Potstickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobo-foods), the Prosperity "Beef" Gyoza, and more. The restaurant also includes a shop where individuals can opt in for ginger tamari sauce, cauliflower kimchi, and more. Image Credit: Minty Z ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Fusion Restaurants:** Opportunity for new plant-based fusion restaurants to create unique and inventive recipes that cater to vegan and non-vegan clientele. - **Eye-catching Food Photography:** Opportunity for food photographers to capture unique and colorful dishes like the Ube Sweet Potato Bao. - **Health-conscious Asian Fusion Cuisine:** Opportunity for restaurants to incorporate healthy ingredients into traditional Asian fusion recipes, appealing to health-conscious diners. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can innovate by creating inventive plant-based fusion recipes similar to Minty Z's Ube Sweet Potato Bao. - **Food Photography:** Food photographers can capitalize on the colorful and unique appearance of dishes like the Ube Sweet Potato Bao to enhance their portfolios. - **Health Food Industry:** Health food companies can incorporate Asian fusion cuisine into their product lines, appealing to customers looking for tasty and healthy meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Steamed Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-wow-bao.md) - [Vegan Chocolate Bao Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-bao.md) - [Porky Plant-Based Bao Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pork-piggy-bao.md) - [Savory Mochi Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-ball.md) - [Asian-Inspired Cheesecake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ube-royale-cheesecake.md) - [Microwavable Bao Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-bao-buns.md) - [Tropical Ube Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ube-caramelized-maui-gold-pineapple-schmear.md) - [Crispy Ube Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-rolls-filled-with-ube.md) - [Ube-Infused Rice Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaf-language.md)