The BEST Episodes of Midnight Diner
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Sep 17, 2020
Network: MBS
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
#1 - Yakisoba Dog
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired Oct 31, 2019
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.
9.00 
#2 - Crab and Toshikoshi Soba
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired Oct 31, 2019
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.
9.00 
#3 - Nikujaga (Meat & Potato Stew)
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired Dec 8, 2011
8.31 
#4 - Gyoza (Dumplings)
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired Dec 15, 2011
8.27 
#5 - Menchikatsu (Ground Meat Cutlet)
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired Oct 20, 2014
8.27 
#6 - Butter Rice
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Nov 6, 2009
Ochazuke, pork shogayaki, deep-fried tofu, tonjiru, Wagyu top-round served with red wine sauce.
8.24 
#7 - Futatabi Akai Weiner (Again Red Wiener)
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired Oct 13, 2011
8.19 
#8 - Asari no Sakamushi (Sake Steamed Clams)
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 27, 2011
8.19 
#9 - Karaage to Haiboru (Karaage and Highball)
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 20, 2011
8.06 
#10 - Kinpira Gobo (Braised Burdock Root)
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired Dec 10, 2014
8.00 
#11 - Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 31, 2019
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.
8.00 
#12 - Plum Rice Ball
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 31, 2019
A retired old schoolteacher reconnects with his former student: diner regular Marilyn. Awkwardly, her high school nemesis also shows up.
8.00 
#13 - Salmon and Mushrooms
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired Oct 31, 2019
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.
8.00 
#14 - Kitsune Udon
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired Oct 31, 2019
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.
8.00 
#15 - Ochazuke
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 23, 2009
Nattō
7.95 
#16 - Nikogori (Jellied Fish)
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Nov 3, 2011
7.94 
#17 - Cat Food
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 16, 2009
Ochazuke, fried egg, onigiri , peanuts
7.90 
#18 - Toshikoshi Soba (New Year's Eve Soba Noodles)
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired Dec 22, 2014
7.89 
#19 - Ramen
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired Dec 11, 2009
Omelet, ginger pork, ochazuke, orange juice, peanuts, baked crab
7.88 
#20 - Satoimo to Ika no Nimono (Simmered Taro & Squid)
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired Nov 3, 2014
7.82 
#21 - Harusame Sarada (Vermicelli Salad)
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired Nov 17, 2014
7.80 
#22 - Kurimu Shichu (Cream Stew)
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 17, 2011
7.79 
#23 - Rebanira to Nirareba (Liver & Chive Stir Fry)
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired Dec 17, 2014
7.75 
#24 - Egg Sandwich
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 20, 2009
Ham sandwich, macaroni salad, ochazuke, peanuts
7.71 
#25 - Hakusaizuke (Pickled Cabbage)
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 24, 2011
7.67