# Ramen Chicken Ice Cream Chikira's Japanese Ice Cream Turns a Hot Dinner into a Frozen Dessert By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-ice-cream References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/04/05/we-try-some-chicken-ramen-flavored-ice-cream-at-chikira-house-in-osaka/) & [chikinramen.jp](http://www.chikinramen.jp/eventjyoho/chikira_house/) At Chikin Ramen in Osaka, you can enjoy a bowl of chicken ramen in its traditional noodle form, or as a scoop of flavored Japanese ice cream. As a brand of instant noodles from [Nissin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodle-super-combined), the Chikin Ramen Hyoko-Chan Soft Cream offers a new way to enjoy a meal that is traditionally served hot. Rather than being topped with sweet candy sprinkles, this savory chicken-flavored dessert is served with a sprinkle of crispy ramen noodles on top. While unusual flavors of soda, potato chips and Kit-Kat chocolates are hugely celebrated in Japan, other cultures are beginning to look on with curiosity. As a staple for so many meat-eaters, soon, [chicken-flavored ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-scream-tender) has the potential to become the new vanilla. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unusual Flavored Desserts:** The trend of creating desserts with unconventional flavors, like chicken ramen ice cream, offers opportunities for innovative dessert makers to cater to adventurous eaters. - **Cultural Curiosity:** The increasing interest from other cultures in unusual Japanese food creations, such as chicken-flavored ice cream, presents an opportunity for restaurateurs and food entrepreneurs to introduce unique dishes. - **Alternative Meat-based Desserts:** The emergence of chicken-flavored ice cream highlights the potential for developing alternative meat-based desserts that cater to meat-eaters looking for new and interesting flavors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new possibilities for creating unconventional, yet intriguing, desserts, introducing unique flavors and experiences to consumers. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can capitalize on the growing interest in unusual food creations by offering innovative menu items that cater to adventurous eaters. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore the development of alternative meat-based desserts to meet the demands of consumers looking for unconventional flavors and food experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream Ramen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-volcano.md) - [Burger-Style Frozen Novelties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosty-burger.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [QSR Brand Ramen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-ramen-combo.md) - [Japanese Fried Chicken Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karaage-chicken-ramen.md) - [Brunch-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-1.md) - [Spicy Chili Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-milk-sundae.md) - [Cold Ramen Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkable-ramen.md)