Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
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.
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 24m
Release: 2016
Rating: 7.8
Season 1 - Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
2016-10-21
"A specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show from his youth."
2016-10-28
"A childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant."
2016-11-04
"An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections \u2013 and handiwork \u2013 are not always appreciated."
2016-11-11
"The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl."
2016-11-18
"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."
2016-11-25
"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."
2016-12-02
"A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew."
2016-12-09
"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."
2016-12-16
"A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother."
2016-12-23
"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."
Season 2 - Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
2019-10-31
"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."
2019-10-31
"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."
2019-10-31
"A retired old schoolteacher reconnects with his former student: diner regular Marilyn. Awkwardly, her high school nemesis also shows up."
2019-10-31
"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."
2019-10-31
"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."
2019-10-31
"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."
2019-10-31
"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."
2019-10-31
"A pachinko parlor employee and the middle school classmate he idolized seem to reconnect over curry ramen, but appearances can be deceiving."
2019-10-31
"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."
2019-10-31
"It's never too late for a fresh start. One year ends and another begins as familiar faces gather to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve at the Midnight Diner."