自从方便面在60年代初面世以来,一直是一种流行的方便食品。在日本、中国、台湾省、韩国及马来西亚等地,方便面增长尤其明显。 方便面在亚洲大受欢迎的主因是它不但美味可口,烹调也很容易。 马来西亚人由于经常要到远方工作,所以离家前都会准备足够的方便面。 现时,方便面不单只在亚洲地区的超级市场销售,也正进军西方市场。 以人均消费计算,日本人每年每 Since instant noodles were introduced in the early 1960s, it has been a popular convenience food. In Japan, China, Taiwan Province, South Korea and Malaysia, the growth of instant noodles is particularly evident. The main reason why instant noodles are so popular in Asia is that they are not only delicious but also easy to cook. Because Malaysians often go to work in the distance, they will prepare enough instant noodles before leaving home. At present, instant noodles are not only sold in supermarkets in Asia, but also are entering the Western market. In terms of per capita consumption, the Japanese each year