Speaking of Ramen Noodles...
Happy Birthday, Instant Ramen
Posted by
Erin Zimmer, August 26, 2008 at 7:30 AM
There are probably a lot of birthdays this week, but
NPR reminds us that
instant ramen is among them. Fifty years ago, the first instant ramen package was sold in Japan, an idea created by
Nissin Foods founder Momofuku Ando. Then 48 years old, he went on to invent Cup of Noodles at age 61. Not just a man of curly noodles, Ando was also a man of eloquence before he
died last year. He once said, "In life, there is no such thing as too late."
So go out and embrace the day, inspired by Ando's midlife discovery of the block of noodles and flavor packets.
How do you like your ramen? Happy Birthday, Instant Ramen | Serious Eats