The Discovery of Ramen: The Asian Hall of Fame

by Phil Amara, Oliver Chin, Juan Calle

Enjoy the first English children's picture book on how Japan's ramen noodles were created! Amazingly illustrated, this storybook features a glossary of Japanese terms. This is the first adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao makes history come alive by transporting the kids Emma and Ethan back in time. Together they learn how fantastic creations came to be and zip back to the future! This dynamic journey explores the invention of ramen. This is like Chef's Table meets ... Read More

Enjoy the first English children's picture book on how Japan's ramen noodles were created! Amazingly illustrated, this storybook features a glossary of Japanese terms. This is the first adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao makes history come alive by transporting the kids Emma and Ethan back in time. Together they learn how fantastic creations came to be and zip back to the future! This dynamic journey explores the invention of ramen. This is like Chef's Table meets Back to the Future ! The trio begins their trip in 1800's Japan. They travel from where pushcart vendors cooked to the growing capital of Tokyo. Witness the rise of instant ramen, Momofuku Ando's Nissin cup of noodles, restaurants, and celebrity chefs. Visit ramen factories and museums and even zoom to outer space! Kids and educators will appreciate the story's comprehensive scope and Japanese glossary. Read Less