Korean Food Trend

Originally published Mar. 24, 2011

Kimchi, Photo by JournoJames

Spicy, tangy Kimchi, smoky and sweetly marinated bulgogi, and vibrant, earthy bibimbap aren’t as well-known in the U.S. as tacos and fried rice, but food industry analysts insist that’s about to change.

Culinary experts around the country have predicted Korean as the next big Asian cuisine to take America by storm. Publications like Plate Magazine, which is read by restaurant industry professionals, recently dedicated its entire January/February issue to Korean cuisine. The culinary website “Epicurious” announced Korean food would be a major trendsetter this year. Chicago-based Technomic, one of the country’s top food industry consultants, made the same prediction. (more…)

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