Message from yreynoso

[Anonymous]

The article touches base with the origins of Ramen and how the "invention" of the noodles revolutionized how the Japanese introduced the ramen as an essential component of Japanese gastronomy post WWII. The true magic occurred when these "simple" noodles combined with herbs, vegetables and pieces of meat of choice could make an affordable and nutritious meal for any individual. Ramen became a socio-economical phenomena when Chinese immigration occurred and post-war conditions did not provide the Japanese with many food choices. Japanese were provided with wheat to make bread that would take care of starvation. People in this area of the world didn't like bread but noodles. That is when Ando Momofuku intervened and mentioned that "people will come to the world when they have enough to eat." He decided that it was time to create a ramen dish that could be tasty, affordable, fast, and satisfying. After trial and error, this is how this product became increasingly popular to the point that provided the Japanese a sense of national identity throughout the globe.
I did not know how important Ramen was until now when I read the article and I learned that Ramen shops have reached the level of "soft power" since is so popular that ramen shops have been opened all over the world at the same time that provides a quick and practical relief to hungry people in an increasingly rushing society where nutrition is often sacrificed for fast food. Ramen is now and international product that has transformed the Japanese economy thanks to those who like and consume ramen around the world, whether as an instant noodles version, or accessing roman shops where a more elaborated and appealing meal is served.