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 quest is like Chef's Table meets Back to the Future! The trio
begins their trip in 1800's Japan. They travel from the unpaved streets
where pushcart vendors cooked to the growing capital of Tokyo. They
witness the rise of instant ramen, Momofuku Ando's Nissin cup of
noodles, and now four star restaurants and celebrity chefs. Along the
way, Dao and the kids visit ramen factories and museums and even zoom to
outer space! Kids and educators will appreciate the story's
comprehensive scope and Japanese glossary.
Since nearly every city has a ramen restaurant, adults and kids will
enjoy learning how their favorite noodles are made! Readers will
discover how chefs use different broths and ingredients to boost the
special flavor of umami (the savory fifth taste) to make delicious
noodle soups.
Along the way, teachers and librarians will appreciate how students
eagerly absorb Japanese food history, culinary culture, and key words.
Fans of cooking shows and home cooks will delight in the dynamic artwork
which render tasty dishes in mouthwatering color to the point where you
can smell the aroma coming off the printed pages.
"Perhaps no dish says more about our hunger for Asian food today than
ramen. This delightful tale shares the story of how this iconic noodle
journeyed from China to worldwide acclaim as both comfort food and
instant grub, beloved by bellies of all ages. Thanks for spreading
awareness of Asian culture through its delicious cuisine!"
-- Danielle Chang, Founder of Luckyrice (www.luckyrice.com) and Creator
of PBS TV series Lucky Chow
