Korean Citrus Candy Craze Sweeps Bay Area

The Bay Area has long been renowned for its diverse food scene, with new cuisines popping up on every corner. From the traditional to the avant-garde, the city has it all. However, one recent food trend has taken the Bay Area by storm – Korean citrus candy or, as some call it, "citrus fruit on a stick."

The concept of citrus candy, which involves coating the fruit in a sugar syrup, has been gaining popularity in South Korea over the past few months. As with many other Korean food trends, it has now made its way to the Bay Area, leaving many locals scratching their heads.

One local, Mary Zhang, was perplexed when she first saw photos of the citrus candy. "I'm all for trying different foods, but this just seems like it would be too much of a shock to my taste buds," she said. "How can you eat a lemon or a grapefruit like that?"

Despite skeptics like Zhang, many Bay Area residents have embraced the citrus candy trend with open arms. At local Korean restaurants, citrus candy is often served as a dessert or snack option, and some chefs have even started incorporating it into their dishes.

One such chef is Chef Kim of Kim's Korean Eatery in San Francisco. "I think the citrus candy trend is really interesting and original," she said. "It's a great way to add some sweet and tangy flavor to a dish."

Chef Kim has even started experimenting with citrus candy in her own menu items, including a citrus candy-infused chicken dish that has become a hit with customers.

But not everyone is so eager to embrace the citrus candy trend. Some locals have taken to social media to voice their concerns and criticisms.

"I can't believe they're trying to turn lemons into candy," wrote one user on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media platform. "What's next? Eating sour candy?"

Another user commented, "This is just ridiculous. Who can eat something so sour on a stick? It's not a real food."

Despite the naysayers, the citrus candy trend shows no signs of slowing down in the Bay Area. As more and more locals try and enjoy the unique flavor combination, it's likely that more chefs and restaurants will start incorporating citrus candy into their menus.

Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that the citrus candy trend is taking the Bay Area by storm. With its sweet and herb-infused flavors, it's sure to be a hit with foodies everywhere.