What do you think of the Midnight Diner series?

by perguntapraele

41 Comments

  1. Intelligent_Fish_541

    Good stuff! Interesting characters with a focus on food.

  2. RRawkes

    I enjoyed it a lot! I wish there was more of it.

  3. RedEduGrad

    It’s a good show.

    Just thought I’d mention while I’m at it that there’s a person on here who’s recreating dishes from the show.

  4. Thanks for the recommendation, I’ve never tried it and am watching it now. It’s great!

  5. I love it, it’s got such a great vibe to it

  6. Lofi_Soprano

    Maybe a little campy but who cares. I really just enjoyed the vibes and it made me wish I could take pary of in a community like that.

  7. hiddensonyvaio

    One of me and my wife’s favorite series! We just rewatched every episode

  8. EvLokadottr

    I absolutely love it. I still get the theme song stuck in my head, sometimes.

  9. kjccreates

    Loved it. Very cozy. The personal relationships weren’t always easy though.

    There are two series, *Midnight Diner* (three seasons) and *Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories* (two seasons ). Both currently on Netflix.

    It’s based on a 30-volume manga that hasn’t been officially translated into English, I don’t think. Although there are fan translations out there.

    There are two movies with the same actors and set and one movie with a completely different group of actors and set.

    There are also Korean and Chinese versions.

  10. rynbaskets

    Being from Japan, the best part was the food of course (I love eating good food). Each stories were good, too.

    Kaoru Kobayashi used to be one of my favorite Japanese actors (still is). He almost always plays a stoic but kind character.

  11. thiswasmysixthchoice

    It’s kind of a comfort show for me. Even more so, I loved Samurai Gourmet.

  12. Environmental-Pizza4

    Very good and cozy

    Great vignettes

    Samurai Gourmet is another one I adore that is somewhat similar to this.

  13. Sideroller

    it’s GOATed, although I liked it better before it got picked up by Netflix

  14. GENERALRAY82

    The gay mafia loving dude is funny AF

  15. Destroid_Pilot

    Absolutely loved it. Wish there was more.

  16. LicensedRealtor

    One of my favorites. The food you can literally smell. And the funny stories.

  17. ChecksAndBalanz

    It’s my favorite show and I’m so happy that a new season is coming out this year. I’ve cooked a several recipes from the show and I absolutely love everything. I’ve tried.

  18. OilInternational2566

    Two years ago I had never heard of it.. and there is an older Japanese lady at work.. she told me about it, so I watched it, and really enjoyed it.

  19. Goudinho99

    I love this show! It’s so comforting

  20. c_r_a_s_i_a_n

    During the pandemic, this show really helped with my anxiety and depression. Forever grateful.

    That intro song…

  21. luthiel-the-elf

    I just love it. It brings me comfort.

  22. antique_sprinkler

    Is this available in Australia?

  23. MementoMurray

    Oh I loved the episodes I watched! I really must go back and watch it again one of these days.

  24. HumberGrumb

    A very kind, wonderful, and pleasant series. I’ve even made a number of the features dishes. “Salmon and mushroom” and “cabbage rolls” are two easy and delicious ones to make.

  25. MajesticGovernment64

    The level of diversity and inclusivity in this show is heart warming, soul healing.

  26. CalebWidowgast

    I adore it. “Comfort food” for me.

  27. littleclaww

    I’ve made a few dishes because of this show! I’ve made tonjiru, butter rice (if you can call that making, lol), and cream stew after watching their respective episodes. I really want to try making the octopus wieners but I don’t think American hot dogs come close.

  28. shivakanou

    One of the best, maybe THE best, series of all time.

  29. Neither_Choice5556

    My dad is a professional cook and especially *loves* making Japanese dishes. He was the one who taught me how to cook and when this show came out, we both binged it and *loved* it. It’s a great show with really great characters and a wonderful showcase of the love of food and the passion that goes into cooking and sharing dishes with people.

    10/10!!!

    Absolutely watch!!