Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

2016 2 Seasons 20 Episodes ⭐ 7.9 Drama

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.

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Tan Men

A specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show

EP 2

Corn Dog

A childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former as

EP 3

Tonteki

An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – a

EP 4

Omelette Rice

The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl

EP 5

Egg Tofu

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 app

EP 6

Umeboshi and Plum Wine

Upon finishing the last of his late mother's pickled plums, a man suddenly wonders what will become of his erotica after

EP 7

Hot Pot for One

A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her tro

EP 8

Sautéed Yam

A dish of sauteed Chinese yam rekindles the connection between a young wife and her former lover, with whom she shares a

EP 9

Ham Cutlet

A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost young

EP 10

New Year's Eve Noodles, Again

As December comes to a close and the regulars gather at the diner, the Master takes a look back at his memories of the y

EP 1

Chicken Fried Rice

Game designer Akai grew up in an orphanage. He finds solace in a chicken rice dish that also holds the key to reconnecti

EP 2

Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese

Writer Yada and hostess Hikaru bond over their love of horoscopes and chicken cheese cutlet. Secretly, Yada tries to use

EP 3

Plum Rice Ball

A retired old schoolteacher reconnects with his former student: diner regular Marilyn. Awkwardly, her high school nemesi

EP 4

Fried Chicken Wings

In her mid-30s, Chizuru worries her modeling career is ending. An encounter with a high-powered fan gives her a chance t

EP 5

Yakisoba Dog

Businessman Kotani is jubilant at his high school baseball team's success. His joy stirs up memories of his former best

EP 6

Salmon and Mushrooms

The Ueharas run a barbershop together. They seem happy, but when his wife goes on a trip, a beautiful kimono instructor

EP 7

Kitsune Udon

Two aspiring voice actresses stop by for lucky bowls of kitsune udon, but six months later, only one of them seems to ha

EP 8

Curry Ramen

A pachinko parlor employee and the middle school classmate he idolized seem to reconnect over curry ramen, but appearanc

EP 9

Sweet Rolled Omelet

A Mr. Lee shows up nightly, ordering rolled omelets every time. He turns out to be a film director fleeing from his own

EP 10

Crab and Toshikoshi Soba

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