About this series
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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Quick facts
First aired
2016
Seasons
2
Episodes
20
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.9/10
Votes
67
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Network
Netflix
Creator
Language
JA
Seasons & Episodes
S01E01
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.
S01E02
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.
S01E03
Tonteki
An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.
S01E04
Omelette Rice
The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.
S01E05
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 appreciation for egg tofu.
S01E06
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 he passes away.
S01E07
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 troublesome nephew.
S01E08
Sautéed Yam
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.
S01E09
Ham Cutlet
A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.
S01E10
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 year.
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Cast
restaurant
unrequited love
food
diner
based on manga
chef
episodic
calm
japanese cuisine
shitamachi
Questions about Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
How many seasons does Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories have?
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories has 2 seasons and 20 episodes total.
Who created Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories?
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories was created by Jōji Matsuoka and first aired in 2016.
What genre is Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories?
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories is a Drama series.
Who stars in Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories?
The cast of Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories includes Kaoru Kobayashi.
What is the TMDB rating for Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories?
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 67 votes.
