Japan's Top Inventions
Season 1 • Episode 6: Instant Ramen • Watch with subtitles
Episode 6: Instant Ramen
August 16, 2018 • 15 min
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a product first produced in Japan in 1958: instant ramen. With over 100 billion servings eaten every year, this instant meal has become a worldwide staple. The inspiration for this invention came from a surprising source: the deep-fried Japanese dish known as tempura. This time, we bite into the story behind instant ramen, a food loved around the world.
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