Today’s Google doodle commemorates the birthday of Momofuku Ando, the noted inventor of instant ramen.
Any college student or foodie on a budget can attest to the significance of ramen. Without a shortcut method of preparing Japan’s ultimate comfort food, life would surely never be the same.
In honor of Ando’s great innovation, as well as the noodle enthusiasts who partake in the hot and savory goodness of Cup Noodles, we culled our favorite social media platforms for the best, easiest, and most fulfilling ramen dishes you can try today.
Tonkotsu Ramen
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What better way to celebrate Ando’s birthday than by going to a restaurant named after him? No matter how desperate your craving is, Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York can certainly do it justice.
Ramen noodle stir fry
Soup Addict
If you’re not in the mood for wet ramen noodles, stir fry is definitely the way to go. This recipe by Soup Addict is easy enough to follow, and it also uses packaged noodles.
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