In a time when the Japanese food industry was struggling economically, a mannamed Momofuku Andou sought to turn the tide. Seeking a new type of food for anew era, he ordered the development of a "cup noodle" -- a revolutionaryidea for a convenient instant noodle. Overcoming public skepticism as well asdoubts even from those within their own company, Andou and his staff of youngdevelopers constantly challenged convention to create this new product...