2 Intro

8 Letters from F

12 Attractions
Ramen hotspots that attract ramen lovers

28 Unexpected Scene
Ramen and Ramen Culture in Unexpected Places

34 Ramyun Lovers
Ramen stories from ramen lovers in Korea, Japan, and Indonesia.

56 Instant Ramyun
The history and development of the instant ramen industry as seen through Nongshim, Korea's leading ramen brand.

73 Academic Manual
Common knowledge and information related to ramen, including history, culture, and trends.

92 Market Insight
Lemonillo and KKV: New Business Platforms in the Indonesian Ramen Market

100 On the Table
Ramen expands into the realm of gastronomy

116 F Cut
Ingredients to complete a bowl of ramen

126 Interview

Ken Aoki
A designer who shows all-round ramen activities, from ramen shop logos to content creation.
Ken Aoki

134 Retail
A ramen specialty shop that expands its scope into lifestyle and creates a cultural code.

144 Extended
Ramen-related peripheral products and goods with diverse concepts
146 References
Books and videos recommended by ramen enthusiasts and those who make a living from ramen.

153 Index

Introduction to the issue

In a broad sense, ramen is a food that is eaten with noodles in broth, and in Korea, instant food such as packaged ramen or cup ramen is called ramen, so ramen serves as a barometer that shows the diversity of food culture, especially in the Asian region.
Instant ramen, in particular, is considered the greatest invention in human history because it allows anyone to easily control the cooking process with just water, ramen, and fire, allowing them to enjoy ramen with the same taste.
Japan's ramen, known as the birthplace of ramen, has evolved into a representative regional delicacy by incorporating variations in the form of broth, while Korea's instant ramen is showing a trend of moving beyond convenience food and becoming a part of cooking through product development and recipe suggestions that quickly reflect consumer needs and dining-out trends.