Emerging culinary styles in 2025

VTV.vn - Cuisine has never stopped changing. Below are the outstanding culinary styles that have shaped the world's culinary landscape this year.

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If in the past, trends often revolved around traditional schools, the fusion between East and West, or the wave of "green eating" for health, then 2025 witnessed a major turning point: cuisine not only reflects taste, but also a story about lifestyle, technology and global cultural connections.

High-tech cuisine

In 2025, technology will no longer be just a “supporter” but will become the main character in the culinary industry. Cultured meat, cell-grown seafood, or milk created from genetically modified microorganisms will gradually dominate the menus of high-end restaurants and family meals.

Beyond ingredients, AI and cooking robots are also contributing to creating new experiences. In Tokyo or New York, diners can order dishes recommended by AI based on their health status, and be served by robot chefs. This trend raises an interesting question: is cuisine still a personal art, or is it becoming an "exact science ".

Regenerative cuisine

As the world faces the climate crisis, “eat to save the planet” has become the slogan for 2025. Regenerative cuisine not only uses organic or sustainable ingredients, but also aims to regenerate ecosystems: ingredients from mixed farms that help restore soil, seafood caught in ways that conserve resources, or fruits and vegetables grown in circular agricultural systems.

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Celebrity chefs in Northern Europe, Australia and the US are leading the way, transforming seemingly “rough” ingredients into exquisite dishes that are both delicious and convey a message of environmental protection.

Cuisine combining indigenous culture

The year 2025 will see the rise of indigenous cultures in global cuisine. Rather than simply recreating traditions, many young chefs are choosing to combine indigenous ingredients and cooking techniques with modern cuisine.

In Canada, for example, venison and blueberry tacos are inspired by First Nations cuisine. In South America, traditional quinoa and corn are transformed into haute cuisine desserts. This is not only a way to affirm identity, but also a journey of healing memory – bringing indigenous cultures from the margins to the center, for the world to enjoy.

Personalized cuisine

In the age of big data, cuisine is not immune to the "personalization storm". Menus are no longer one-size-fits-all, but are tailored to each individual based on information about their DNA, health, activity levels, and even emotional state.

Food apps in 2025 can scan data from your smartwatch and suggest a protein-rich dinner if you’ve just hit the gym, or a refreshing soup if you’re feeling dehydrated. At some high-end restaurants, customers can even have their gut microbiome analyzed to help them choose the best menu for their digestive system.

Multi-sensory culinary experience

If in the past, enjoying food mainly revolved around taste and smell, now, 2025 cuisine expands to all senses. Many restaurants design parties in spaces where lighting, music, even scent and touch are adjusted to match the food.

A cocktail can be accompanied by color-changing lighting effects; a dessert can be enjoyed in a room filled with the sounds of nature. Cuisine is no longer simply eating, but becoming an artistic performance.

"Zero waste" cuisine

With the recycling trend, zero-waste cuisine is increasingly becoming the norm. Chefs make full use of every ingredient: vegetable peels are turned into broth, coffee grounds are turned into spices, or fish bones are ground into mineral powder.

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This trend is particularly popular among eco-conscious millennials, who are willing to pay for meals that are both creative and have a minimal impact on the planet.

"Emotionally connected" cuisine

In the wake of COVID-19 and global upheaval, people are looking for comfort in food. But rather than simply returning to traditional fare, in 2025, the wave of “emotional connection” – combining nostalgic dishes with international flavors – is spreading.

For example, instant noodles mixed with blue cheese, chicken porridge with Indian spices, or Korean meat sandwiches. Each dish is not only delicious, but also evokes a sense of familiarity, creating a bridge between cultures.

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