The WORST episodes of Midnight Diner
Every episode of Midnight Diner ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Fried Chicken Wings
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2019
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.
#2 - Hot Pot For One
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/2016
A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.
#3 - Kanzume (Canned Food)
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2011
A group of young film makers producing a movie about a suicide at the same site bumps into a mysterious young woman, and can't shake the feeling she may be some ghostly reincarnation of the victim.
#4 - Omelette Rice
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2016
The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.
#5 - Benishōga no Tenpura (Pickled Red Ginger Tempura)
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/10/2014
#6 - Salmon and Mushrooms
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2019
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.
#7 - Tonteki
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2016
An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections -- and handiwork -- are not always appreciated.
#8 - New Year's Eve Noodles, Again
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/21/2016
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.
#10 - Tonbara Tomatomaki (Pork Wrapped Tomatoes)
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/2014
#11 - Sour Plum & Plum Wine
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2016
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.
#12 - Hakusaizuke (Pickled Cabbage)
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2011
A young screenwriter has to live through a scandal after her affair with her producer is revealed.
#14 - Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Noodles)
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2011
A bowl of cold noodles reminds a soon to retire detective of a fugitive that had eluded him his entire career. Could he possibly capture this elusive thief before they both retire?
#15 - Sautéed Yam
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/21/2016
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.
#16 - Grilled Aji (Horse mackerel)
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2009
Peanuts
#17 - Shijimijiru (Clam Soup)
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/1/2014
#18 - Satoimo to Ika no Nimono (Simmered Taro & Squid)
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2014
#20 - Egg Tofu
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2016
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.
#21 - 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 - Kurimu Shichu (Cream Stew)
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2011
An author with some writers block issue decides to solicit an escort for stress relief, but the chance meeting with her might be more than he bargained for.
#23 - Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/31/2019
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.
#25 - Egg Sandwich
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2009
Ham sandwich, macaroni salad, ochazuke, peanuts
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