0001@Old Man Friends Club ★.Sep. 21, 2024 (Sat) 14:27:20.16ID:nQvGFasG9
In addition to soy sauce, salt, and miso ramen, the ramen industry is seeing a variety of new genres being born every day. Among them, “Jiro-style ramen” has gained enduring popularity. Jiro-style ramen is a genre that originated from Ramen Jiro, which has its main store in Mita, Tokyo, and is characterized by heaps of bean sprouts and cabbage, thick slices of pork, extra-thick noodles made from strong flour, and garlic toppings. Currently, in addition to the original Ramen Jiro group, there are many stores that have become independent through training, as well as stores that have been influenced by the original Ramen Jiro group and are known as “inspired” stores. Fans of Jiro-style ramen are known as “Jirorians,” and there are quite a few enthusiasts who travel around the country eating Jiro-style ramen. Due to its large portions, Jiro-style ramen is generally seen as popular among male customers, especially university students and young people in the prime of their working lives, but it seems that in recent times it has also become more popular with female customers. ● To prepare for the high hurdle of “calling” Mr. A (26 years old, company employee), a man who has been eating Jiro-style ramen at various restaurants and currently visits “Jiro-style” restaurants once a week, says he has the impression that there are more female customers compared to a few years ago. “The defining feature of Jiro-style ramen is the customization method known as ’call’. This can be quite a challenge for beginners, as each store has a different atmosphere and timing for calling, making it a high hurdle. Also, the portion size of the noodles and the image of them being greasy and upsetting may have made it difficult for female customers to enter. However, recently, YouTubers and influencers have started uploading many videos reporting on Jiro-style ramen, making it possible to “prepare” beforehand. Detailed store rules are also now being shared on social media, eliminating hurdles when ordering. Thanks to this introductory content, the fact that you can actually adjust the amount of noodles and vegetables has become widely known, and this may have led to an increase in female customers. Continue reading at Yahoo News Money Post 2024/09/20.
>>20 The holy land for men is probably the Iekei. Thanks to the widespread information about Jiro, female customers have started choosing their own stores to go to, but the Iekei is still only frequented by men.
Clerk: “Would you like garlic?” Chino: “Yes.” Clerk: “…Would you like garlic?!” Chino: “Yes!!” Cocoa: “Chino…That’s not what I meant…” Clerk: “That’s why! Garlic!! Would you like it?!!????” Chino: “Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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