What is Fusion Cuisine?

Our world has become increasingly connected, allowing consumers to experience more cultures and cuisines than ever before. This has led to an increased exploration of heritage and multicultural flavors and the desire to have global foods blend with familiar cooking techniques. 

Described as “fusion cuisine,” this borderless style of cooking is trending in 2023. It uses traditional recipes and adds a twist that incorporates ingredients or cooking techniques from another cuisine. Fusion cuisine is a cooking style that combines individual elements from multiple culinary traditions to create a dish that is new and exciting, offering guests a unique blend of flavors.  

Some popular types of fusion cuisine include: 
 

• Tex-Mex 

• Cajun 

• French-Vietnamese 

• Indo-Chinese 

• Afro-Carribean 

It’s important to note that authenticity isn’t necessarily what all guests are expecting when it comes to this trend, because they truly embrace the idea of mixing multicultural traditions to create something special, unique, and untraditional. Basically, there are no rules, with the only caveat being. . .be creative! 

Check out how some of our clients are incorporating fusion cuisine into their menus! 

  • At Bethany College, the Kimchi Burger comes topped with kimchi and a creamy BBQ sauce.
  • At Eco Bistro at Nova Place, our Chicken Meatball Banh Mi features house pickled vegetables and sriracha crema served at the Grill.
  • How about a Sesame Sriracha Burger for lunch at Eco Bistro at Nova Place? This grilled burger comes topped with Thai chili slaw, avocado, and a fried egg, all on a sesame seed bun!
  • At American Greetings, this special is Korean BBQ Meatballs with coconut jasmine rice, cilantro, naan, and mango chutney.
  • A seasonal special from American Greetings: a Korean seared salmon roll with Napa cabbage, radish, cucumber, basmati, carrot, mushroom, and Korean glaze.
  • Waffles gone wild! These ones at Windsor CGI come topped with BBQ pulled pork with Cajun vinaigrette cole slaw.
  • At Industrial Scientific’s Calibrations Cafe, enjoy a Honey Sriracha Glazed Pork Loin.
  • Yum! Creole goulash with andouille at American Greetings.
  • Loaded Pierogi Pizza at Industrial Scientific’s Calibrations Cafe!