Food & Drink Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2025

Menu innovation keeps dining exciting. Here are trends diners and bars will spot across major cities in 2025. 10 Trends to Watch

1. Low‑ and No‑ABV Cocktails

• Expect: Sophisticated zero‑proof lists
• Menu idea: Spirit‑free Negroni with verjus

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2. Regional Chinese Cuisines

• Expect: Sichuan, Yunnan, Shaanxi specialties
• Menu idea: Biang‑biang noodles, chili crisp everything

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3. Fermentation & Pickling

• Expect: Koji, miso butter, house pickles
• Menu idea: Fermented chili sauces

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4. Plant‑Based Comfort

• Expect: Vegan pastas, smash burgers
• Menu idea: Mushroom ragù pappardelle

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5. Tinned Seafood ‘Conservas’

• Expect: Elevated tapas boards
• Menu idea: Sardines with pan con tomate

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6. Wood‑Fired & Live‑Fire Cooking

• Expect: Charred veg mains
• Menu idea: Coal‑roasted leeks, embered beets

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7. Hyper‑Local Sourcing

• Expect: Micro‑seasonal menus
• Menu idea: Garden herbs, rooftop honey

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8. Global Street‑Food Mashups

• Expect: Gochujang wings, birria ramen
• Menu idea: Arepa sandwiches

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9. Desserts with Texture

• Expect: Mochi, custard pies, crumb toppings
• Menu idea: Mochi‑crust tarts

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10. Coffee Cocktails & Espresso Martinis 2.0

• Expect: Nitro, cold brew infusions
• Menu idea: Coffee negroni highballs

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