Solo Dining is the New Fashion in Years to Come
Solo Dining is the New Fashion in Years to Come

As we are entering 2023, I personally feel the major trends that everyone should watch out for. From keeping local, natural and homegrown at the forefront to rise of plant based items on the menu and eventually brands trying hands on mock meat based items. Food trends has changed in the last 2-3 years and these as things are turning bright as more and more brands are now finding new avenues for innovation and growth. Though, dine-in has got a positive numbers for restaurant sales, off-premises dining also continue to rule the country.

Agriculture at the Forefront: It comes as no surprise that agriculture is at the forefront of today’s F&B trends. Regional agricultural structures, focus on domestic markets, local legumes, and produce but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Other key trends include a further emphasis on supporting local which brings me to my second point.

Plant-based is the New Fancy: Plant-based eating has been a trendy part of food culture for some time now. Veganizing recipes, yes the vegan culture is at an all-time high, and people are shifting more towards veganism than ever before. Traditional dishes have already started being reinterpreted as vegan and which products are used in the process is capturing the market and the attention of consumers more than other food options available because this is food that comes from sustainable agriculture, which focuses on biodiversity and soil regeneration.

Mock Meat is here to Stay: MEAT SUBSTITUTE HAS POTENTIAL. Chefs and restaurateur have been talking about it for so long that mock meat is here to stay and is being widely liked by both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Lately, there has been a strong focus on how we consume meat today and the many creative ways it is now being replaced and replicated. 

 

New Approach to Drinking: Booze-free, non-alcoholic drinks are taking off as more people consider new approaches to drinking and going out. In fact, restaurants like Chô have their hot-sellers that are booze-free, and non-alcoholic - a wide range from Lavender Fizz to Strawberry & Watermelon Smash and an all-time favorite our very own Vietnamese coffee in variations of drip coffee, black iced coffee, and iced coffee with condensed milk.

Solo Dining is Fashion: It is great to have some me time few times in a month. With a focus on wellness and treating oneself, solo dining is no longer taboo in fact some alone time is always welcome in this ever-so-hustling environment that we live in and restaurants are improving dining experiences for solo diners.

With Inputs from
Chef Vaibhav Bhargava, Partner, CHO- Vietnamese Kitchen & Bar, New Delhi

 
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