The National Restaurant Association named Korean cuisine as a top trend in 2025. Chefs and operators are leaning into creatively fused global mash-ups that highlight these bold flavors.
See a few of our favorite ways to incorporate Korean ingredients on a menu:
Korean mac 'n cheese
Try a traditional ingredient like gochujang, a spicy, sweet, and savory sauce, in a classic comfort food - mac ‘n cheese! Start with al dente macaroni, toss with a creamy three-cheese and gochujang sauce, and top with bacon, green onions, and Savor‘s crunchy garlic with chili oil.
Korean BBQ loaded fries
Try gochujang in another application - the classic basket of French fries! Blend together gochujang with a cheese sauce of your choice, then drizzle over a plate of crispy French fries. Want to pack in even more flavor? Finish it off with a tender bulgogi-braised short rib. Hmmm, now our mouths are watering!
Korean BBQ flatbread
Savor’s Korean barbecue sauce is made with soy sauce as a base, making it fantastic as a marinade. We recommend subbing out a classic tomato sauce for a zesty, flavorful Korean BBQ to pump up the flavor on a global-inspired flatbread.
Kimchi spice EVERYTHING
Savor’s kimchi spice blend unlocks authentic Korean flavors. Of course, you can use it to make classic kimchi, or go ahead and blend it into sauces, soups, stews, and more. Throw it in anything! We love to add kimchi seasoning into teriyaki sauce for an elevated take on wings.
Endless opportunities for global mash-ups exist with the umami-rich flavors of Korean cuisine, and Savor Imports specializes in Korean ingredients you can source.
Savor Imports specializes in trends you can source.
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