Frozen food also happens to be gaining respect among Japan's dining public.
A restaurant research firm has selected frozen gourmet offerings as the “dish of the year.” This is an award given to foods that symbolize the year's social trends.
Gurunavi Research Institute announced its selection based on internet-search and questionnaire results.
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted more restaurants to freeze their dishes, usually for takeout orders.
The institute explains that many consumers now prefer to dine at home rather than going out.
It notes that many restaurants are using so-called flash-freezers to maintain the taste of their food.
Gurunavi says restaurants have been expanding the variety of their original dishes.
The institute points out that freezing is in line with environmental conservation goals. It says frozen food will likely become an even more important part of people's lives.
A restaurant research firm has selected frozen gourmet offerings as the “dish of the year.” This is an award given to foods that symbolize the year's social trends.
Gurunavi Research Institute announced its selection based on internet-search and questionnaire results.
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted more restaurants to freeze their dishes, usually for takeout orders.
The institute explains that many consumers now prefer to dine at home rather than going out.
It notes that many restaurants are using so-called flash-freezers to maintain the taste of their food.
Gurunavi says restaurants have been expanding the variety of their original dishes.
The institute points out that freezing is in line with environmental conservation goals. It says frozen food will likely become an even more important part of people's lives.