Seasons & episodes
S1 · E1Tan Men 2016-10-21 · 24 min
A specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show from his youth.
S1 · E2Corn Dog 2016-10-28 · 24 min
A childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant.
S1 · E3Tonteki 2016-11-04 · 24 min
An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.
S1 · E4Omelette Rice 2016-11-11 · 24 min
The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.
S1 · E5Egg Tofu 2016-11-18 · 24 min
A 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.
S1 · E6Umeboshi and Plum Wine 2016-11-25 · 24 min
Upon finishing the last of his late mother's pickled plums, a man suddenly wonders what will become of his erotica after he passes away.
S1 · E7Hot Pot for One 2016-12-02 · 24 min
A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.
S1 · E8Sautéed Yam 2016-12-09 · 24 min
A dish of sauteed Chinese yam rekindles the connection between a young wife and her former lover, with whom she shares a hidden professional past.
S1 · E9Ham Cutlet 2016-12-16 · 24 min
A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.
S1 · E10New Year's Eve Noodles, Again 2016-12-23 · 24 min
As December comes to a close and the regulars gather at the diner, the Master takes a look back at his memories of the year.
S2 · E1Chicken Fried Rice 2019-10-31 · 25 min
Game designer Akai grew up in an orphanage. He finds solace in a chicken rice dish that also holds the key to reconnecting with his birth mother.
S2 · E2Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese 2019-10-31 · 24 min
Writer Yada and hostess Hikaru bond over their love of horoscopes and chicken cheese cutlet. Secretly, Yada tries to use the horoscopes to woo her.
S2 · E3Plum Rice Ball 2019-10-31 · 24 min
A retired old schoolteacher reconnects with his former student: diner regular Marilyn. Awkwardly, her high school nemesis also shows up.
S2 · E4Fried Chicken Wings 2019-10-31 · 25 min
In her mid-30s, Chizuru worries her modeling career is ending. An encounter with a high-powered fan gives her a chance to evaluate her priorities.
S2 · E5Yakisoba Dog 2019-10-31 · 24 min
Businessman Kotani is jubilant at his high school baseball team's success. His joy stirs up memories of his former best friend, the coach of the team.
S2 · E6Salmon and Mushrooms 2019-10-31 · 25 min
The Ueharas run a barbershop together. They seem happy, but when his wife goes on a trip, a beautiful kimono instructor catches Mr. Uehara's eye.
S2 · E7Kitsune Udon 2019-10-31 · 26 min
Two aspiring voice actresses stop by for lucky bowls of kitsune udon, but six months later, only one of them seems to have had any luck.
S2 · E8Curry Ramen 2019-10-31 · 26 min
A pachinko parlor employee and the middle school classmate he idolized seem to reconnect over curry ramen, but appearances can be deceiving.
S2 · E9Sweet Rolled Omelet 2019-10-31 · 25 min
A Mr. Lee shows up nightly, ordering rolled omelets every time. He turns out to be a film director fleeing from his own set and his father's legacy.
S2 · E10Crab and Toshikoshi Soba 2019-10-31 · 27 min
It's never too late for a fresh start. One year ends and another begins as familiar faces gather to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Midnight Diner.