Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu Development

By Flavor & The Menu
February 23, 2020

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A brunch superstar, the Benedict delivers on both the familiar and the sublime, thanks to the glory that is hollandaise. Global mash-ups deliver that bold flavor experience while maintaining this classic’s premium positioning. Selecting high-impact pantry items from trending world cuisines moves the Benedict onto bold modern brunch menus seamlessly.

3 Global Benedict Builds

Korean Benedict—
English muffin + bulgogi beef + gochujang hollandaise + poached egg

Filipino Benedict—
Pandesal + pork adobo + lime-soy hollandaise + poached egg + mango salsa

Turkish Benedict—
English muffin + za’tar hollandaise + sumac spinach + poached egg

Menu Sightings:

Braised Pork Belly Benedict with Jidori eggs, yuzu hollandaise on challah
Hopscotch, Oakland, Calif.

Prawn Pepper Fry Benedict: Brioche, 63-degree egg, hollandaise
Rooh, Chicago

Huevos Benedictos: Cheddar masa cakes with poachers and mole negro, served with housemade beef chorizo, guacamole and pico de gallo
Aunt Mary’s Café, Oakland, Calif.

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