The BEST episodes of Midnight Diner
Every episode of Midnight Diner ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Midnight Diner!
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 - Crab and Toshikoshi Soba
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/31/2019
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.
#3 - Yakisoba Dog
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2019
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.
#5 - New Year's Eve Soba Noodles
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/22/2014
#10 - Highball and Fried Chicken
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2011
An overworked young woman name keeps falling asleep at the diner. Master makes her a special drink. Her brother and another regular customer helped her to get rid of her abusive and parasitic boyfriend.
#11 - Braised Burdock Root
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/10/2014
#12 - Ham Cutlet
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/21/2016
A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.
#15 - Red Wieners, Again
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2011
Ryu the local gangster boss, Noguchi is a detective both coming from the same high school. A colleague from their past forces the two to set aside differences at least for the time being.
#16 - Cat Food
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2009
Ochazuke, fried egg, onigiri , peanuts
#17 - Cabbage Rolls
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/24/2014
#18 - Sake Steamed Clams
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2011
A middle aged martial arts teacher and his elderly mother seem to constantly bicker and fight, but a traffic accident reveals the depth of her maternal relationship.
#19 - Tan-Men
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 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.
#20 - Kitsune Udon
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2019
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.
#22 - Jellied Fish
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2011
A struggling food truck owner gets unexpected help from a young lady. They grow close, but her real profession could interfere with their plans.
#23 - Vermicelli Salad
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2014
#24 - Egg Sandwich
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2009
Ham sandwich, macaroni salad, ochazuke, peanuts