Sushi Burgers are the Next Big Food Trend

It's the ultimate 'East meets West' fusion food. 

When you really think about it, the sushi-burger combo seemed inevitable given Australia's obsession with Japanese cuisine and American-style burgers.

The dish involves making 'buns' of rice, and filling it with your meat, fish or veg of choice, slathered in a delicious sauce.

For example, see this incredible creation by food blogger "So Beautifully Raw". "Loaded with Teriyaki Shredded 'Chicken'(not real chicken, the secret ingredient: jackfruit!), avocado, pickled ginger, vegan mayo & red cabbage." Um, YUM!

 

?? VEGAN SUSHI BURGER ?? Loaded with Teriyaki Shredded "Chicken"(not real chicken, the secret ingredient: jackfruit!), avocado, pickled ginger, vegan mayo & red cabbage. This is dedicated to my beautiful sushi loving friend Kim, @brusselsvegan (a.k.a @bestofvegan) in honour of all you do for the vegan community. The recipe for this wee creation will be in the comments! ???? #bestofveganburger **note: use a fork or chopsticks to eat it! This burger is just for fun! It can be messy to eat, so if you aren't up for the challenge simply enjoy this as a sushi bowl or a rice ball. Namaste.

A photo posted by SAM ? MELBOURNE (@sobeautifullyraw) on

Mar 28, 2016 at 4:14am PDT

So far, not many joints Down Under are offering the next big craze - but sources say it's about to erupt.

Melbourne-based restaurants Mr Sushi Burger (or Cafe J) and Madame Squint have tacked onto the trend early, offering their own Japanese and Korean-style sushi burgers.

 

Soft Shell Crab Sushi Burger at SUSHI BURGER (J Cafe). #sushiburger #sushiburgers #mrsushiburger #sushiburgermelbourne #sushiburgerfamily

A photo posted by Sushi Burger (@mrsushiburger) on

May 14, 2015 at 10:09pm PDT

But take a look at some of these other fantastic creations from around the world.

 

Katsu rice burguer!!. Mañana la receta en el blog, no os la perdáis. #katsu #chickenkatsu #sushiburger #burguer #japanesefood #japaneseburger #sushirice #vsco #vscocam #vscofood #vscogood #vscogrid #instafood #hamburguesasgourmet #hamburguesa #foodphotography

A photo posted by Carmen Martínez (@condospalillos) on

Feb 9, 2016 at 4:07am PST

 

The franken burgers out there are designed as a heart attack on a plate- enter the SUSHI BURGER!! This one features the all time favorite Teriyaki 'chickn' kale, slaw, avo and mums mayo all in a brown rice 'bun' release date will be April 9 #vegan #sushi #sushiburger #veganburger #vegansofig #healthy #foodporn #vegansushi #deconstructed

A photo posted by Superfood Sushi (@superfoodsushi) on

Mar 30, 2016 at 11:29pm PDT

 

Obsessed????#food #foodporn #yum #instafood #Sushiburger #yummy #amazing #instagood #photooftheday #sweet #dinner #lunch #breakfast #fresh #tasty #foodie #delish #delicious #sushi #foodpic #foodpics #japanesefood #hungry #foodgasm #hot #foods

A photo posted by LEA MALKAH JEWELLERY (@lea_malkah) on

Mar 31, 2016 at 4:48am PDT

 

Today in the @food.envy kitchen we made Sushi Burgers! Visit foodenvy.tv for the full video recipe! ?????? #SushiBurger #Sushi #FoodEnvy #FoodPorn #Foodie #Recipe #FoodLovers #Nom #SushiBurgers #Seafood #TeamFood

A video posted by Food Envy (@food.envy) on

Mar 31, 2016 at 10:45am PDT

 

Hello sushi burger! @smileyjeno has been teasing me with her #onigirazu, I made mine with #vegetarian #bimbimbap filling. Onigirazu recipe idea from @justonecookbook, thank you Nami for the recipe & video. Hubs said he can eat this everyday ?? Anyone has any ideas how to wrap it besides using plastic wrap? #japanesekoreanmix #sushiburger

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Mar 31, 2016 at 1:53am PDT