5.) Poke is one of the hottest raw seafood dishes
The Hawaiian staple dish of rice topped with raw fish and fruits or vegetables has increased 5.8 percent on restaurant menus in the second quarter of 2016, according to Technomic. Plus, fast casual restaurants specializing in poke have sprung up across the U.S. “It is something new and healthy, and plays into trends, including people wanting quality foods.” said Drew Crane, owner of Wisefish Poke in New York City.