Recently, the results of a web questionnaire survey on menus and trends that became a hot topic in the 2015 eating out scene were announced for about 10,000 members of the gourmet site "Tabelog". Let's look back on the year from the ranking that summarizes the "attention" of the keywords that became a hot topic.
What is the “restaurant trend” in 2015? And what are the trends that are likely to rise in 2016? This is what the Tabelog members paid attention to!
[1st place] "Aged meat boom"-The "meat boom" continues!
The still popular "aged meat" is by far the best (Photo: BIANCA)
In terms of "attention", which asked "what I was interested in in 2015" with multiple answers, "aged meat boom" was by far the top. It ranked first for the second consecutive year.
Aging is also called "aging", so to speak, "needing". The taste is brought out by identifying the type, part, and condition of the cow and aging it in a way that is suitable for each.
Perhaps because of the “meat boom,” “aged meat (aging beef)” has become a hot topic since last year, and new stores are opening one after another this year. It is now available at major family restaurants and gyudon chains.
No. 1 in "What I want to experience in the future". Many of the free answers were related to meat, such as "meat bar," "meat festival," and "meat specialty store." The “meat boom” is likely to continue in 2016.
[2nd place] "Gourmet festival"-Unique themes one after another
Did you go to a gourmet festival? (Photo: Meat Festival)
"Food Nations ~ Meat Festival ~" was held for the first time in 2014. This year, the number of meetings has increased significantly, and many people have gathered all over the country. The event "Gourmet Festival" specializing in such gourmet foods has made its debut and ranked second in the dignified attention.
Looking at what was held this year, there are a wide variety of themes such as local hot pot, ramen, spicy dishes, and garlic dishes. Many events were held where you can compare alcoholic beverages such as wine and sake.
It is a big attraction that you can enjoy many gourmet foods in one place. Although it is often held in the suburbs of Kanto including Tokyo, it seems that it is increasing nationwide, so it seems that the number of holdings in other areas will increase in the future. Get hungry and challenge!
[3rd place] "Stand-up eating shop boom"-Attention with the appearance of a new genre
I'm glad that you can enjoy it reasonably (Photo: Ikinari!STEAK)
The image of "standing eating" such as sushi and soba has changed significantly with the advent of "My" affiliated stores (No. 1 in the 2014 ranking).
This year, the number of “Ikinari!STEAK ” stores that bite while standing on charcoal-grilled steak has increased significantly, and you can now enjoy a wide range of dishes such as grilled meat. As a result of "standing eating" itself becoming a hot topic, it seems that it ranked in the third place in attention.
[Extra] "Sake boom" that is gradually infiltrating
Enjoy with cooking (Photo: KURAND SAKE MARKET)
In the question asking "what I was most interested in in 2015," the "sake boom" was selected as the second place after the aged meat boom.
It is said that the “young people's liquor separation” is progressing, and it seems that the newly introduced sake such as slightly foaming and low-alcohol type has caught the hearts of young people. In addition, a number of women-only sake events were held for the first time, and all-you-can-drink sake shops became a hot topic.
It may be said that 2015 is a year in which the way of enjoying sake has changed significantly.
