5 Bizarre Viral Food Trends 2023 That Made Us Cringe: Why, Just Why?

June 22, 2023 The Culture Bay 0 Comments



In the world of culinary experiments, some trends take the internet by storm, leaving us with a mix of curiosity and disgust. These viral food trends of recent times have managed to make our stomachs turn and question their very existence. While innovation is often celebrated, these five peculiar food trends have left us wanting to look away. Brace yourself for a journey through the strangest viral foods that made us cringe, as we ask ourselves the burning question: Why, just why?

By Rishika Shaw.

Viral Food Trends :


1. Momos Chaat

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This food combination is strongly disliked by all momo lovers, right from the depths of their hearts. This image portrays a plate filled with fried momo, accompanied by a tantalizing blend of dahi (yogurt), flavorful chatney, and crispy banana chips.


2. Rasgulla Chai 

Pic courtesy: @real_shutterup (instagram page)

In Ahmedabad, a street vendor decided to merge two beloved Indian favorites, chai and rasgulla, into a single creation, giving rise to a peculiar food combination. 


3. Gulab Jamun Burger

Pic courtesy: @nidamalik3580 (tiktok)

In a culinary experiment, the Gulab Jamun Burger has been introduced, bringing together the contrasting flavor of an Indian sweet, Gulab Jamun with a classic burger. To make the dish sweeter he also drizzles some sugar syrup on the bun. This peculiar combination serves as a prime example of a cringe-worthy food pairing.


4. Chocolate Dosa 

Pic courtesy: Unknown

No, you didn't misread it. In a truly unexpected twist, a vendor dared to replace the traditional chutneys with chocolate syrup on dosas. This unusual concoction involves spreading chocolate syrup on dosas, allowing them to cook together, and topping them off with cheese and Kitkat chocolate.


5. Coca Cola Maggie 

Pic courtesy: Unknown

In Gaziabad, a street vendor dared to blend two cherished culinary delights, Coca Cola and Maggie noodles, resulting in a peculiar food combination. This unexpected fusion brought together the fizzy sweetness of Coca Cola with the savory goodness of Maggie noodles. 


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