# Elevated Japanese-Inspired Burgers ZEN Offers Traditional Katsu Burgers and a Unique Experience By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-12-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-katsu-burgers References: [eatzen](https://www.eatzen.com/lucks) If you are on the lookout for traditional Katsu burgers in Austin, USA, ZEN Japanese Food Fast is a must-try place. The establishment partners with local Peeler Farms to ensure the best possible wagyu or akaushi experience. The Tokyo BBQ burger, for example, is a [Texas wagyu burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagyu-burger), with mild cheddar, tempura onion rings, house pickles, Japanese BBQ ketchup, tomato, and miso mustard. In terms of its traditional Katsu burgers, ZEN Japanese Food Fast boasts three kinds—the Chicken Katsu Sando, the Wagyu Katsu, and the Beyond Katsu. In addition, Peeler is distinguished with ethically raised beef cattle and maintains that "the quality of [its] beef is unmatched in Texas." Meanwhile, ZEN Japanese Food Fast also boasts that it has unmatched buns because "a great sandwich isn't just about the burger, but also the bun." As a result, they've partnered with [Sweetish Hill Bakery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetish-candies). Image Credit: ZEN Japanese Food Fast ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 9% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Japanese-inspired Fast Food:** There's a disruption opportunity to create a franchise chain of Japanese-inspired fast food restaurants with a unique experience. - **Premium Fast Food Burgers:** There's an opportunity to introduce premium fast food burgers into different markets. - **Partnering with Local Farms:** There's a trend towards partnering with local farms and promoting ethical and sustainable food practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains could explore the idea of a new Japanese-inspired fast food franchise. - **Burger Restaurants:** Existing burger restaurants could consider expanding their menus to include premium fast food burgers. - **Sustainable Food Practices:** There's an opportunity for more industries to partner with local farms and promote ethical and sustainable food practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Make-at-Home Rice Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-rice-burgers.md) - [Regionally Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otona-no-gotouchi-teriyaki-burgers.md) - [Deconstructed Cheeseburger Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-burger-don.md) - [Hybrid Regional Cuisine Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-whopper.md) - [Savory Pear-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashi-double-teriyaki-burger.md) - [Pretzel Roast Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-roast-beef-burger.md) - [Cubed Steak Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-sauce-whopper.md) - [Melty Meaty Pizzeria Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-japan-burgers.md) - [Japanese-Style Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-katsu-sando.md)