The term was popularized in the Japanese manga Chuuka Ichiban, where the antagonist symbolized daring food combinations. Dark cuisine isn't just about odd appearances; it's a rebellious take on ...
The term “dark cuisine" first appeared in 1990 in the Japanese manga series “Chuuka Ichiban" by Etsushi Ogawa. The antagonist in this series was named hei an liao li, meaning “dark cuisine." The trend ...