# Flavor-Packed QSR Edamame Dishes Yoshinoya Sweet & Spicy Edamame is Covered in Seasoning By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-08-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-edamame References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/08/11/yoshinoya-adds-new-sweet-spicy-edamame/) & [yoshinoyaamerica](https://www.yoshinoyaamerica.com)  The Yoshinoya Sweet & Spicy Edamame is being added to the brand's menu as a side option that responds to increased consumer interest in dual-flavor fare. The side dish starts off with the brand's steamed and lightly salted soybeans that are then tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce before being finished with Shichimi seasoning. These ingredients combine to provide a sweet, spicy and salty flavor experience that pairs perfectly with the soybeans to elevate the simple side dish into something special. The Yoshinoya Sweet & Spicy Edamame is being offered at all participating locations, but will only be around for a limited time. The menu item will pair well with a variety of the brand's existing fare. Image Credit: Yoshinoya ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-flavor Fare:** Responding to increased consumer interest, QSRs are adding dual-flavor options to their menus, like Yoshinoya's Sweet & Spicy Edamame. - **Sweet and Spicy:** The combination of sweet and spicy flavors is gaining popularity in quick-service restaurant side dishes, as seen in Yoshinoya's new edamame. - **Elevating Side Dishes:** QSRs are enhancing their simple side dishes with unique flavors and seasonings, like Yoshinoya's Sweet & Spicy Edamame with Shichimi seasoning. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick-service Restaurants:** QSRs have an opportunity to cater to consumer demand for dual-flavor fare by offering inventive side dishes, like Yoshinoya's Sweet & Spicy Edamame. - **Flavorful Snacks:** Snack food companies can tap into the trend of sweet and spicy combinations by creating seasoned edamame products, inspired by Yoshinoya's new offering. - **Condiment Manufacturers:** Condiment companies can explore the market for sweet and spicy sauces, like the one used in Yoshinoya's Sweet & Spicy Edamame, to provide flavor enhancements to various dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Teriyaki Salmon Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-salmon.md) - [Slow-Simmered Beef Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanabi-hot-gyudon-beef.md) - [Stir-fried Japanese Noodle Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-udon-noodles.md) - [Flavorful Asian Chicken Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoshinoya.md) - [Spicy Japanese Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanabi-hot-ribeye-steak.md) - [Steamed Japanese Potstickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-gyoza.md) - [Spicy Edamame Bean Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-only-bean-1.md) - [Premium Ribeye Steak Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-ribeye-steak.md) - [Edamame-Seasoned Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edamameflavored-potato-chips.md)