The read
The series ran 1 season across 11 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Set in an old prestigious ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter from him to his unknown father with lots of humor and love.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
3 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 11 ep2007 |
Key crew
- Masaki NishiuraDirector
- Sō KuramotoWriter
- Rieko MiyamotoDirector
Cast
- Kazunari NinomiyaTahara Ippei
- Meisa KurokiShoujo
- Tatsuo UmemiyaKomiya Ryuuji
- Reiko TakashimaTahara Yukino
- Saki FukudaSakashita Eri
- You YokoyamaNakagawa Tokio
- Kayoko KishimotoSakashita Ritsuko
- Kaoru YachigusaSakashita Yumeko
- Katsumi TakahashiSakashita Tamotsu
- Tae KimuraYukiha
- Eiji OkudaTsuyama
- Yutaka MatsushigeHanjiro
Stills
Themes
japanfamily relationshipsryōtei