Start the new year by trying new food! The directory and recommendations app, Yelp, has released their food trend forecast for 2022.

Expand your palate and satisfy your tastebuds with these culinary delights that will make it big this year.

Macadamia Pancakes

The staple breakfast food receives a Hawaiian punch! The Macadamia nuts add a crunchy feel and elevates the taste of an otherwise plain brekky.

Egg Breads

Richer breads are the star this year. Expect to see more of the sweet and soft brioche and challah breads on display at your local bakery.

Try it at Bake Bar Darlinghurst (Also has locations in Randwick, Double Bay, Rose Bay) and Bakery by Shuk

Croffles
A food trend from South Korea, croffles are buttery and flaky croissant dough cooked in a waffle press, rendering a dessert that’s crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside.

Try it at Little Shop of Waffles (NSW) or Holla Coffee Roasters (VIC)

Malasadas

Coated with sugar and cinnamon and filled with custards and flavored creams, this fluffy fried dough recipe from Portugal will fill tummies with delight!

Blonde Pizza

2022 favors white pizza over tomato-based ones. Blonde pizza is made with olive oil, cheese, and a bunch of herbs and veggies—a fresher take on the oily pie that we’re used to.

Try it at Happy as Larry Italian Eatery (NSW) and Mamma Teresa Pizza & Pasta (VIC)

Pizza Cones

Who needs ice cream cones when you can have pizza cones? This super portable treat makes pizza a grab-and-go snack minus all the grease dripping down your hand.

Calic Bread

Calic bread is another recipe from Korea. It’s sourdough bread stuffed with cream cheese, tons of garlic butter, and garnished with parsley.

Negronis

This Italian cocktail is made of equal parts Campari, sweet vermouth, and gin. The negroni is a strong cocktail that is a huge departure from the hard seltzer trend of 2021.

Negronis from Speakeasy Bondi (NSW) or Tiny Sandwich Bar (NSW)

Beer Flights

Why have just one beer when you can taste all of them? Beer flights or samplers are an assortment of craft brews that you try from lightest to darkest, similar to working your way up a flight of stairs, hence the name.

Espresso Martini

If you’re one who fancies a caffeinated cocktail, then the espresso martini is something to try this year. The drink makes use of machine brewed espresso that extracts all the delicious coffee flavour you love with crema on top.
Try it at Muharam Cafe (VIC) or dine-in at Vessel Sydney (NSW)

And a bonus one from Hey You!

Plant-based or Vegan Cuisine

We’ve seen venues slowly introduce plant-based options and substitutions on their menu as the pandemic made us more conscious about our health. We won’t be surprised if we see more of this trend across a wider range of venues in 2022.

Try vegan options from Sketch Manly (NSW) or BurgerMe (QLD)

What trend are you most excited to try this year? Write a comment below!