The Food That Built America Asian Food Invasion (Season 6, Episode 9)
TV Episode | Documentary, History

The Food That Built America

Asian Food Invasion (Season 6, Episode 9)

TV Episode | Documentary, History

A down-on-his-luck Japanese businessman and a Chinese immigrant and her son change the American palette when they introduce instant noodles in a cup, Peking Duck.

Composer

Devin Powers (background music)

Editor

Collin Emley

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Updated Apr 27, 2025

Release date

Apr 27, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
James Benson Landlord Landlord See fewer	The Puppeteers (2025)
Carole Brown American Woman American Woman See fewer	The Office Movers (2024)
Naruto Komatsu Momofuku Ando Momofuku Ando See fewer	Shan Ako: God's Best (2022)
Jason Liebig Self Self See fewer	The Mega-Brands That Built America (2023)
Jason Pennell Paul Fleming Paul Fleming See fewer	Cubicles (2025)
Andrew Siwik Husband Husband See fewer	Becky (II) (2020)
Joanne Szilagyi Masako Momofuku Masako Momofuku See fewer	Where are you (2024)