# Gelatinous Noodle Desserts This Unique Dessert from The Dessert Kitchen Boasts an Unusual Form By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-dessert References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/10/18/new-york-city-restaurant-shocks-customers-taste-buds-with-new-sweet-treat-ice-cream-ramen) & [thedessertkitchennyc](http://www.thedessertkitchennyc.com/cDEPT/ITEMS.aspx) New York City's The Dessert Kitchen is a venue that's currently serving a unique dessert that's being referred to as "[ice cream ramen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-ramen)." The unusual dessert is actually made from kanten, which also goes by agar or agar-agar in other parts of the world, which is known as a gelatinous substance that's made from algae. The dessert blends kanten with mixed fruit and a sauce, available in a range of novel flavors such as brown sugar, green tea milk and "kyoho," or grape. Just as there are many types of ramen in the world to enjoy, this noodle-like dessert offers those with a sweet tooth the chance to return to The Dessert Kitchen time and time again in order to have new food experiences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Gelatinous Noodle Desserts:** Innovative dessert offerings that feature gelatinous noodles provide a unique and memorable dining experience. - **Agar-based Sweets:** Agar-agar or kanten-based desserts offer a tasty alternative for those seeking gelatin-like treats. - **Unconventional Fruit Flavors:** Novel fruit flavors like grape and green tea milk add a fresh twist to traditional dessert options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and cafes can incorporate gelatinous noodle desserts into their menus to attract and delight customers. - **Food and Beverage:** Agar-based sweets present an opportunity for food manufacturers and confectioners to create unique, plant-based dessert options. - **Food Tourism:** Cities with venues offering unconventional dessert experiences like ice cream ramen can attract food tourists seeking new and exciting flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Next-Gen Gelatin Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelee.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [Asian-Inspired Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kessho-gelato.md) - [Savory Mushroom Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-ice-cream.md) - [Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bella-italia.md) - [Superfood Jelly Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-desserts.md) - [Dessert-Centric Temaki Sushis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-ice-cream-temakis.md) - [Cold Ramen Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkable-ramen.md)