In an otherwise mundane diner open from midnight to 7 a.m., there is no menu – but the chef cooks anything his customers want. Each episode is about different a different customer, as they find simple yet profound connections with one another based on their shared love of a particular dish.
10 episodes
1. Tan MenA specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show from his youth.15CC24minOct 21, 2016
2. Corn DogA childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant.15CC24minOct 28, 2016
3. TontekiAn office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.15CC24minNov 4, 2016
4. Omelette RiceThe shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.15CC24minNov 11, 2016
5. Egg TofuA lonely little boy with only a gambler to take care of him hopes to make a connection with a bar girl over a mutual appreciation for egg tofu.15CC24minNov 18, 2016
6. Umeboshi and Plum WineUpon finishing the last of his late mother's pickled plums, a man suddenly wonders what will become of his erotica after he passes away.15CC24minNov 25, 2016
7. Hot Pot for OneA diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.15CC24minDec 2, 2016
8. Sautéed YamA dish of sauteed Chinese yam rekindles the connection between a young wife and her former lover, with whom she shares a hidden professional past.15CC24minDec 9, 2016
9. Ham CutletA breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.15CC24minDec 16, 2016
10. New Year's Eve Noodles, AgainAs December comes to a close and the regulars gather at the diner, the Master takes a look back at his memories of the year.15CC24minDec 23, 2016
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In an otherwise mundane diner open from midnight to 7 a.m., there is no menu – but the chef cooks anything his customers want. Each episode is about different a different customer, as they find simple yet profound connections with one another based on their shared love of a particular dish.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jōji Matsuoka, Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Studio
- MBS, AMUSE, Geek Sight
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
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