Asian influence at breakfast is a natural extension from its popularity at other mealtimes. And breakfast menus overall have been leaning toward the savory side of flavor. With Asian breakfast gaining momentum, restaurants that typically only serve lunch and dinner can look at expanding into the breakfast/brunch sector.

Recipe development within this trend calls for minimal additional ingredients or operational challenges in order to create savory, bold breakfast offerings with a global twist. Consider these operational advantages in a number of trending Asian breakfast dishes:

1. Eggs, rice and thinly sliced vegetables offer a quick pick-up-time in menu items like:
• Breakfast Pho
• Breakfast Fried Rice Bowl
• Walking Omelette with Stir-Fried Vegetables
2. Sauces provide an easy pathway to menu differentiation. For operations that can handle the complexity of sourcing authentic global ingredients, the opportunities are boundless. Sauces, which can be batched ahead of time at large volumes, allow operators to easily create impactful and flavorful dishes.
3. Look to classic American breakfast formats, then add creative Asian flavor touches. Examples include:
• Spicy Korean Chicken & Scallion Waffles
• Okonomiyaki Benedict
• Fried Egg Sandwich with curry mayo