# Teriyaki-Glazed Pork Tacos The Tokyo Drifter Taco is Torchy’s May Taco of the Month By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-drifter-taco References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/04/30/the-tokyo-drifter-taco-is-torchys-taco-of-the-month-for-may-2021/) Every month, [Torchy’s Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-diver-taco) debuted an exciting new Taco of the Month, and its new [Tokyo Drifter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-festival-theme) Taco may be one of the most exciting tacos yet. The new Tokyo Drifter Taco is Torchy's May 2021 Taco of the Month and its offers a [Japanese-inspired take on a pork taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-pork-al-pastor). The new Tokyo Drifter Taco taco consists of teriyaki-glazed pulled pork, paired with crunchy fried wonton strips, sesame Sriracha mayo, cilantro, and sweet and sour veggie slaws, all served on a flour tortilla. Naturally, the taco is served with a slice of lime so you can top everything off with a citrus zing. The new Tokyo Drifter Taco is available now from participating Torchy’s Taco locations for a limited time from May 1 through May 31, 2021. Image Credit: Torchy’s Taco ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Teriyaki-inspired Menu Items:** Restaurants can innovate by incorporating teriyaki flavors into their menu items, such as pork tacos like Torchy's Tokyo Drifter Taco. - **Limited-time Menu Offerings:** Food establishments can create buzz and drive customer traffic by offering unique and limited-time menu items, like Torchy's Taco of the Month. - **Flavor Fusion:** There is an opportunity for the development of fusion cuisine, combining different cultural flavors in one dish, as seen in Torchy's Tokyo Drifter Taco. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurants can capitalize on the trend of limited-time menu items and unique flavor combinations, as seen in Torchy's Taco of the Month. - **Food Trucks:** Food truck operators can utilize fusion cuisine and unique flavor combinations, like teriyaki-inspired pork tacos, to create memorable dining experiences for customers. - **QSR Industry:** Quick-service restaurants can take inspiration from Torchy's Tokyo Drifter Taco and offer unique limited-time menu items that incorporate different cultural flavors to attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropical Grilled Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-diver-taco.md) - [Crispy Summertime Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-fish-taco.md) - [Herbaceous Crispy Cod Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reefer-taco.md) - [Waffle-Filled Breakfast Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roscoe.md) - [Spicy Scrambled Egg Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanchez-taco.md) - [Indian Cuisine-Inspired Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-raj.md) - [Crispy Pork Carnitas Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoky-pork-crisp-burrito.md) - [Authentic Mexico City-Style Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacodeli-al-pastor-taco.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-shrimp-taco.md)