Japan: Nissin Chicken Ramen (チキンラーメン)
This is the first instant noodles in Japanese history and the first instant noodles in the world. It first appeared in 1958. Nissin founder Momofuku Ando was referring to Osaka food stalls. It was invented after cooking skills. When it was first launched in 1958, it sold for 35 yen. The price was actually relatively expensive at that time. Because it was sold on August 25 of that year, it was also called instant noodles on this day. anniversary.
South Korea: Samyang Ramen (라면)
Some Korean websites will claim that Samyang invented the first instant noodles in 1953, but the first instant noodles only appeared in Japan in 1958, so it cannot be referenced. In fact, it should be 1963 On September 15, 2015, South Korea's Samyang developed the first instant noodles with the help of Japan. At that time, South Korea was extremely short of food, so it had to choose to promote instant noodles. The earliest Korean instant noodles cost 10 won per 100 grams. Samyang Ramen was also popular at the time. Considered the representative of Korean instant noodles, it is worth mentioning that the earliest Samyang Ramen was not like Japanese chicken noodle soup and today's spicy Korean instant noodles, but a vegetarian ramen.
Thailand: MAMA (มาม่า)
Established in 1972 in cooperation with Taiwanese instant noodle companies, udon shrimp noodles quickly swept Thailand. Now this instant noodle brand not only occupies more than half of the market in Thailand, but also becomes a barometer of Thailand’s economy. However, Thailand’s instant noodles are very Cheap, with a standard price of 1 yuan per pack, bagged instant noodles are usually used as fresh noodles with various meats and vegetables, rather than being eaten directly as instant noodles.
Taiwan, China: San Miguel Noodles
It is worth mentioning that Momofuku Ando, the inventor of instant noodles, was born in Taiwan. However, Taiwan only launched its first instant noodles in 1967. San Miguel noodles were launched with the help of Nissin. In the same year, Weili Company launched Taiwan's first local instant noodles, Weili Noodles. After that, more and more manufacturers began to consider traditional Chinese noodle flavors such as steamed noodles, etc., and in 1970, they were unified into dried meat noodles. beat.
Mainland China: Master Kong Braised Beef Noodles
Mainland China began to try to produce instant noodles in 1964. At that time, it was the state-owned Beijing Food Factory, so it had no brand. In 1980, Shanghai Yimin Food Factory first introduced the instant noodles production line from Japan. Subsequently, various private instant noodles appeared, but the prices were higher. In 1992, Taiwan's Ting Hsin (now Dicos and Master Kong ) started in the mainland with braised beef noodles, unified instant noodles followed, and soon instant noodles began to emerge from various countries. After entering China, local Huafeng San Xian Yi Noodles and Hualong Noodles also emerged rapidly, and instant noodles began to become popular in mainland China.
Russia: Rollton
has a short history and only emerged in this century. The instant noodles it produces are very wide, with tomato juice and mashed potatoes added, which is in line with Russian people's eating habits.
India, Malaysia , Brunei , etc.: Maggi
belongs to Nestlé and is very popular in Southeast Asian countries except Thailand. In Malaysia, there is a dish named Maggi goreng named after this instant noodles, while in India there is a dish marked with green Ordered the vegetarian version.
Indonesia: Supermi
was launched in the 1970s by Indofood Sukses Makmur, who later also launched "Indomie" and "Sarimi", with Indomie becoming one of the most popular instant noodles in Saudi Arabia. Indonesia People like to eat noodles with strong flavor, such as Chicken Curry, Chicken with Onions, Beef Meatballs, Mie Goreng and Indonesian Chicken Soup Chicken. Because of the spicy smell of Korean instant noodles, Korean instant noodles are also very popular in Indonesia.
