Maruchan's story first began in 1953 when a young and determined Japanese visionary named Kazuo Mori started a small, frozen fish distributorship in Tokyo. Through hard work, commitment and perseverance, Mr. Mori's modest company soon grew into a successful food company, known as Toyo Suisan.

Tokyo, Japan Maruchan (マルちゃん, Maru-chan) is a brand of instant ramen noodles, cup noodles, and Yakisoba produced by Toyo Suisan of Tokyo, Japan. The Maruchan brand is used for noodle products in Japan, and as the operating name for Toyo Suisan's division in the United States, Maruchan Inc.

From there, why did Maruchan go on to achieve success? There are several reasons. First, it is cheap - the product currently costs between 7 and 10 Mexican pesos, making it accessible to many people. Second, it is convenient to carry around.

Maruchan is a Japanese word comprised of two parts, Maru and chan. Maru literally means round, as in the shape of a ball or a happy child's face. Maru also means rounded, as opposed to square or angular. In Japanese, round has a connotation of friendliness. The word chan is a suffix, used with a child's name.

■ Top Ramen by Nissin Foods and instant ramen by Maruchan also contributed greatly to its popularity. This was the start of ramen in the U.S., and with the addition of affordability and convenience, it quickly took off.

Nearly 60 percent of Mexico's work force earns less than $13 a day. Instant ramen is a hot meal that fills stomachs, typically for less than 40 cents a serving. The product doesn't need refrigeration and it's so easy to make that some here call it “sopa para flojos,” or “lazy people's soup.”

Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. Or just Toyo Suisan, is a Japanese company specializing in instant noodles. Toyo suisan is headquarted in Minato, Tokyo. It owns the brand Maruchan and operates three companies in the united states : Maruchan, Inc.

While instant ramen is not bad for you, it isn't recommended as a single food daily or multiple times per day on its own due to its high-sodium flavoring packet or broth. Adding additional toppings, such as protein and vegetables, to the wheat noodle and broth base can increase its nutrition profile.

The idea of noodles in a soupy broth travelled with Chinese immigrants in the late 19th or early 20th Century to Japan after the Meijiichin [Meiji Restoration] in 1868. On arriving in Japan Chinatowns sprung up like the one in Yokohama - a busy port town that helped to spread the popularity of ramen throughout Japan.

Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. Or just Toyo Suisan, is a Japanese company specializing in instant noodles. Toyo suisan is headquarted in Minato, Tokyo. It owns the brand Maruchan and operates three companies in the united states : Maruchan, Inc.

■ Top Ramen by Nissin Foods and instant ramen by Maruchan also contributed greatly to its popularity. This was the start of ramen in the U.S., and with the addition of affordability and convenience, it quickly took off.

The dish gained popularity over a century ago in Japan because of its affordability and accessibility. Ramen and Japan are inextricably linked to one another. The history of Japan has been reflected in the history of ramen noodle soup.