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Ramen Makes us Complete
- Author
- Yoon Ina
- Narrator
- Ioanna Kimbook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Publish Date
- 27 August 2026
- Run Time
- 3 hours 16 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
In this world, there are two types of food: ramen and non-ramen.
Yoon Ina takes ramen seriously. She makes sure to try new flavours as soon as they come out, always has enough packets stocked in the pantry, has developed her own principles and theories for making good ramen, and even keeps up to date with ramen news.
This book is an ode to her obsession. With a contagious enthusiasm, Ina teaches us how to prepare the perfect serving of instant noodles, from choosing the type of ramen, to boiling the water, to deciding whether to add noodles or seasoning first.
But bubbling under the surface is a rich narrative of a life-long relationship with ramen. We find warm, generous, humorous stories from the author’s life – narratives about family and friends, about working life, about being a woman in modern society, and about finding a way to live comfortably with who you are.
Ramen Makes Us Complete is a funny, comforting and moreish celebration of the hugely popular dish that will have you craving a steaming bowl of instant noodles before you know it.
© Yoon Ina 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
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Details
- Author
- Yoon Ina
- Narrator
- Ioanna Kimbook
- Duration
- 3 hours 16 minutes
- Release Date
- 27 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9781529985702
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Memoirs, Comfort food and food nostalgia, National and regional cuisine / Cuisine of specific cultures or peoples, Essays
Synopsis
In this world, there are two types of food: ramen and non-ramen.Yoon Ina takes ramen seriously. She makes sure to try new flavours as soon as they come out, always has enough packets stocked in the pantry, has developed her own principles and theories for making good ramen, and even keeps up to date with ramen news.This book is an ode to her obsession. With a contagious enthusiasm, Ina teaches us how to prepare the perfect serving of instant noodles, from choosing the type of ramen, to boiling the water, to deciding whether to add noodles or seasoning first.But bubbling under the surface is a rich narrative of a life-long relationship with ramen. We find warm, generous, humorous stories from the author’s life – narratives about family and friends, about working life, about being a woman in modern society, and about finding a way to live comfortably with who you are.Ramen Makes Us Complete is a funny, comforting and moreish celebration of the hugely popular dish that will have you craving a steaming bowl of instant noodles before you know it.© Yoon Ina 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
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