Momofuku Ando

Who is this?

Momofuku Ando (Japanese: 安藤 百福, Hepburn: Andō Momofuku; March 5, 1910 – January 5, 2007), born Go Pek-Hok (Chinese: 吳百福; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Pek-hok; Tâi-lô: Gôo Pik-hok), was a Taiwanese-born, ethnic Chinese, Japanese inventor and businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. He is known as the inventor of Nissin Chikin Ramen, the first brand of commercially available prepackaged instant noodles, and the creator of the brands Top Ramen and Cup Noodles.

Career

1. 1910
   Born
2. 1977
   Won Medal with Blue Ribbon
3. 1982
   Won Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class
4. 1983
   Won Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon
5. 2002
   Won Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class
6. 2007
   Passed away

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Taiwan under Japanese rule
• •Citizenship: Japan, Taiwan
• •Known as: businessperson, merchant, entrepreneur, inventor
• •Spouse: Masako Andō