Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

ENDED2 Seasons20 Episodes7.9
NetworkNetflix
First AiredOct 21, 2016
Last AiredOct 31, 2019
GenreDrama
Runtime24 min
Created ByJōji Matsuoka, Nobuhiro Yamashita

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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Cast

Kaoru Kobayashi
Kaoru Kobayashi
Master

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 20 episodes

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Chicken Fried Rice
E1Chicken Fried Rice
Oct 31, 201925m8.7
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.
Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese
E2Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese
Oct 31, 201924m
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.
Plum Rice Ball
E3Plum Rice Ball
Oct 31, 201924m
A retired old schoolteacher reconnects with his former student: diner regular Marilyn. Awkwardly, her high school nemesis also shows up.
Fried Chicken Wings
E4Fried Chicken Wings
Oct 31, 201925m
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.
Yakisoba Dog
E5Yakisoba Dog
Oct 31, 201924m
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.
Salmon and Mushrooms
E6Salmon and Mushrooms
Oct 31, 201925m
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.
Kitsune Udon
E7Kitsune Udon
Oct 31, 201926m
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.
Curry Ramen
E8Curry Ramen
Oct 31, 201926m
A pachinko parlor employee and the middle school classmate he idolized seem to reconnect over curry ramen, but appearances can be deceiving.
Sweet Rolled Omelet
E9Sweet Rolled Omelet
Oct 31, 201925m
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.
Crab and Toshikoshi Soba
E10Crab and Toshikoshi Soba
Oct 31, 201927m
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.

About Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories is a drama series on Netflix. The show first aired on Oct 21, 2016 and currently has 2 seasons and 20 episodes. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories has ended after 2 seasons. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 65 votes. The cast includes Kaoru Kobayashi. Created by Jōji Matsuoka and Nobuhiro Yamashita.

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