8.023 minSeason 3 • Episode 10
LatestIt’s New Year’s Eve. The regulars all come by to ring in the new year with Master’s soba noodles. The diner is always a special place for them.
Set in a small restaurant in the corner of a shopping district. The unusual eatery is only open after midnight, and its standard menu consists of just a single choice. However, the customers still come for the amusing chatter and the proprietor's willingness to cook any dish that they request. This drama depicts the lives of the restaurant's patrons, including a yakuza, an unsuccessful actor, a group of office ladies, a newspaper delivery boy, and a stripper.
Writing
Every 30-minute episode is a complete emotional arc.
Production
Food shots so gorgeous you'll pause to order ramen.
Acting
Kaoru Kobayashi's silent reactions speak volumes.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'shitamachi' setting celebrates old Tokyo working-class culture being erased by modern development. The diner itself is a time capsule.
Every requested dish is real and recipes were included in the original manga — fans still recreate them online.
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