Optical Illusions

I think you're referring to the popular menu item known as "Optical Illusions" found in some restaurants in the USA. Optical Illusions are a type of food that plays with the expected texture and appearance of a dish, creating an "optical illusion" for the diner. Here are some examples of Optical Illusions you might find in restaurants:

1. Sticky Rice Cereal: A bowl of what looks like regular rice cereal, but is actually sticky rice coated with cornstarch to make it look like puffed cereal.

2. Frozen Yogurt "Ice Blocks": A scoop of frozen yogurt molded into the shape of ice cubes, making it look like a pile of ice, but it's actually creamy yogurt!

3. "Flower Pot Meatballs": Meatballs served in a flower pot-shaped glass container, creating the illusion that the meatballs are growing out of the soil.

4. "Water" Ice: A bowl of crushed ice "cubes" that appears to be water, but is actually a mixture of crushed ice and flavorings like fruit puree or extracts.

5. "Mineral Water" Jellies: Colorless, flavorless jellies presented in a mineral water bottle-shaped container, making it seem like you're drinking plain water, but it's actually a flavorful jelly.

6. "Fried Chicken Skins": Crispy fried wonton wrappers coated in spices, served to resemble fried chicken skins.

7. "Rock Candy": Colorful, sugar-coated candies shaped like rocks or mineral crystals, creating the illusion that they're edible gemstones.

These Optical Illusions are often used as interactive and Instagram-worthy menu items in restaurants, adding an element of surprise and fun to the dining experience.