Chiiikawa, the beloved creation of illustrator Nagano, has taken the world by storm since its debut in 2020. With its unique style, the TV anime quickly captivated hearts everywhere, becoming a beloved sensation.
Yesterday (April 28), Nagano dropped a new comic strip titled "Ichiran's Secret Hack," and the internet immediately went wild! Fans flooded the comments, exclaiming, "Gotta try this ASAP!" and "Ichiran, better stock up on wood ear mushrooms!"
The latest comic features the adorable Seal and a friendly Uncle. In the strip, Seal spills the beans on his secret way to enjoy ramen at Ichiran:
When ordering, ask for your wood ear mushrooms on a separate plate. First, add a little bit to your ramen as you eat. Once you've slurped up all your noodles, dump the rest of the wood ear into the broth and enjoy it as a "second bowl of noodles"—dubbed the "Wood Ear Noodle Refill Style"! This ingenious method not only extends your ramen experience but also lets you savor the crunchy texture of the wood ear. Talk about a true connoisseur's move!
The post blew up on X, with countless comments like: "I get it, it's seriously delicious," "I wanna see Seal's order sheet," "They should totally do a Chiiikawa collab combo with this," and "Black wood ear with tonkotsu broth is just divine." Many also joked, "Ichiran... watch your wood ear inventory!"
While Nagano's eating style might not be entirely unique, its high popularity and massive attention have certainly inspired countless fans to try out this "Wood Ear Noodle Refill Style." Maybe Ichiran should consider a "Wood Ear Noodle Refill Combo" already, huh?