As the original founder of Wagamama, restauranteur Alan Yau has enjoyed plenty of success, all while helping to change the UK foodie scene forever.
It hasn't all been plain sailing, however, and the name 'Wagamama' itself points to a real turning point in Yau's career - a time when he found inspiration in an unlikely place.
The 60-year-old multi-millionaire businessman had long dreamed of opening up a Chinese fast-food restaurant to rival the likes of McDonald's.