Hot honey, Southeast Asian cuisine and functional mushrooms are just some of the trends that culinary thought leaders believe will be hitting restaurants next year.
The National Restaurant Association’s What’s Hot 2025 Culinary Forecast have predicted that sustainability, wellness and exciting flavors will be defining the must-eats in 2025’s restaurants.
“This year’s forecast highlights a powerful shift toward enhancing both individual wellness and the health of our planet,” Dr. Chad Moutray, Vice President of Research and Knowledge for the National Restaurant Association, told Newsweek.
“Restaurants are responding to customers seeking sustainable choices and exciting new flavor experiences with options that emphasize locally sourced ingredients and innovative menu offerings that support the body and the soul.”
Nearly 300 culinary and industry professionals across the U.S. contributed to the report, after they were asked in October to rank what will be hot on menus next year in seven categories: dishes, ingredients, flavors, condiments, …