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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
1. Tan Men
A specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show from his youth.
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 assistant.
3. Tonteki
An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.
Cast & Crew
Kaoru Kobayashi
Master
