E1 - Tan Men

Aired: October 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.

E2 - Corn Dog

Aired: October 28, 2016

A childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant.

E3 - Tonteki

Aired: November 04, 2016

An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.

E4 - Omelette Rice

Aired: November 11, 2016

The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.

E5 - Egg Tofu

Aired: November 18, 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.

E6 - Umeboshi and Plum Wine

Aired: November 25, 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.

E7 - Hot Pot for One

Aired: December 02, 2016

A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.

E8 - Sautéed Yam

Aired: December 09, 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.

E9 - Ham Cutlet

Aired: December 16, 2016

A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.

E10 - New Year's Eve Noodles, Again

Aired: December 23, 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.