As a child, I was fascinated by the brightly-colored packaging and tantalizing aroma of instant noodles. My father had always been strict about our diets, so I never had the chance to indulge in these treats. But one day, he surprised me by bringing home a pack of instant noodles.

I felt an explosion of flavor as I took my first bite. The noodles were soft and springy, and the broth was rich and flavorful. Instant noodles became my guilty pleasure and a comforting meal. Even now, the sight and smell of instant noodles takes me back to those happy childhood days. This one for the joy and excitement of that first taste of instant noodles.