Instant noodles were invented in Japan in the late 1940s by Momofuku Ando. The wheat flour-based noodles could be cooked in just a few minutes by soaking them in hot water. Ando's idea was to create an affordable, readily available food option for post-war Japan. His first branded instant noodle was Chikin Ramen which was launched in 1958 under his company Nissin Foods. The popularity of instant noodles grew rapidly in Japan ... Read more
