E01 · Tan Men 24m
10/21/2016
A specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show from his youth.
E02 · Corn Dog 24m
10/28/2016
A childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant.
E03 · Tonteki 24m
11/4/2016
An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.
E04 · Omelette Rice 24m
11/11/2016
The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.
E05 · Egg Tofu 24m
11/18/2016
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.
E06 · Umeboshi and Plum Wine 24m
11/25/2016
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.
E07 · Hot Pot for One 24m
12/2/2016
A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.
E08 · Sautéed Yam 24m
12/9/2016
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.
E09 · Ham Cutlet 24m
12/16/2016
A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.
E10 · New Year's Eve Noodles, Again 24m
12/23/2016
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.