# Korean Waffle Bowls This Korean Waffle Bowl Serves Up a Hearty Morning Kick By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bowl References: [bethlynsglobalfusion](http://www.bethlynsglobalfusion.com/Global-Fusion-Menu.htm?m=3&s=722) & [bethlynsglobalfusion](http://www.bethlynsglobalfusion.com/Global-Fusion-Menu.htm?m=3&s=722) This spicy and delicious Korean waffle bowl dish is one of many inventive dishes being offered up at Bethlyn's [Global Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-capital), a delightfully unique fusion cuisine restaurant located in the city of Bend in Oregon. The waffle has long been a breakfast and brunch staple in Western cuisine, but its reinvention with classic Korean flavor profiles gives it a whole new dimension altogether. This Korean waffle bowl dish is based on a [kimchi rice waffle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-savory-pancake-kit) that is topped with a crispy fried egg, crunchy bean sprouts, sesame seeds, nori (edible seaweed) and a sweet chili sauce. This fusion dish is a wonderful melange of flavors and textures that will wake up your taste buds and help you start off your day on the right foot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 48% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fusion Cuisine Reinvention:** Innovative combinations of traditional recipes from different cultures create new and exciting flavor profiles. - **Breakfast Menu Expansion:** Offering unique and savory breakfast dishes can attract new customers and set a restaurant apart from competitors. - **Creative Waffle Variations:** Experimenting with non-traditional waffle ingredients and toppings can attract adventurous eaters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can capitalize on cultural fusion and breakfast menus to attract customers and build a unique identity. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Food and beverage companies can explore new flavor combinations for frozen waffles and ready-to-eat breakfast products. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels can partner with local restaurants to offer unique and culturally diverse breakfast options for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Korean Cuisine QSR Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-korean-bbq-bowls.md) - [Savory Korean-Style Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-pancakes.md) - [Twisted Korean-Style Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-donuts.md) - [Crunchy Korean Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-chicken-bowl.md) - [Savory Croissant-Waffle Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croffle-house.md) - [Crispy Chicken Protein Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-crispy-chicken.md) - [Savory Bulgogi Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgogi-kimchi-cheeseburger.md) - [Korean Savory Pancake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-savory-pancake-kit.md) - [Korean Cuisine-Inspired Steak Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-seoul-bowl.md)