Obituary Of Momofuku Ando, From 'The Economist'
Dec 9th, 2008 · The patient disciple achieved fulfillment: mouthful upon mouthful of warming, strangely angular noodles, in flavors such as "Hearty Chicken" or "Shrimp Picante".
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Iconic Noodle Celebrates 50th Anniversary **
Aug 25th, 2008 · On Aug. 25, 1958, the first package of Chicken Ramen was sold in Japan, making today the 50th anniversary of the iconic instant meal. Momofuku Ando was much more than just a noodle inventor — he was a philosopher, too.
Scientist Discovers World's Smallest Snake
Aug 3rd, 2008 · A scientist says he's found the tiniest species of snake in the world. It averages less than four inches long and is as thin as a spaghetti noodle. Before this, biologist Blair Hedges already had discovered the world's smallest frog and the world's smallest lizard.
Scientists Make Microscopic Bowl of Noodles
May 30th, 2008 · Japanese scientists have made it more difficult to watch what you eat. They created a ramen bowl so small, it can only be seen with a microscope. The engineers carved the bowl out of microscopic nanotubes, and put a microscopic serving of noodles inside.
Food and Longing in Southeast Asia
Mar 12th, 2008 · On a trip to Southeast Asia, Julie O'Hara made eating her top priority. To her, eating the food of a place is a priceless opportunity and real authenticity in travel often boils down to a bowl of incredible noodles from a street vendor.
Tokyo: A Sanctuary for Noodles and Nostalgia **
Oct 11th, 2007 · Kanda Yabusoba is one of Tokyo's most famous restaurants for soba, or buckwheat noodles. To its loyal clientele, it harks back to the gentility of Japan's pre-modern Edo period, says Anthony Kuhn, who covers China and Northeast Asia.
Vietnamese Pho Chain Takes on U.S. Competition ***
Mar 20th, 2007 · As KFC and other U.S. fast-food chains spread in Vietnam, a local entrepreneur is trying to blunt the Americans' corporate invasion. Ly Qui Trung has expanded his noodle chain to more than 50 stores in Vietnam and overseas.
Friends, Family and a Feast: A Hot Pot How-To *
Feb 21st, 2007 · No matter what the weather outside, Chinese hot pot is perfect for winter entertaining. Consisting of a colorful array of meats, seafood, vegetables, bean curd and noodles dipped in a communal pot of simmering liquid, it's as simple as it is delicious.
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