Inspiration struck when Momofuku Ando spotted the long lines for a simple bowl of ramen following World War II. Magic Ramen tells the true story behind the creation of one of the worldās most popular foods.
Every day, Momofuku Ando would retire to his labāa little shed in his backyard. For years, heād dreamed about making a new kind of ramen noodle soup that was quick, convenient, and tasty for the hungry people heād seen in line for a bowl on the black market following World War II. Peace follows from a full stomach, he believed.
Day after day, Ando experimented. Night after night, he failed. But Ando kept experimenting.
With persistence, creativity, and a little inspiration, Momofuku Ando succeeded. This is the true story behind one of the worldās most popular foods.
