7.1/10137 votesLoading...#1 - Umeboshi and Plum Wine
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2016
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.
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7.2/10207 votesLoading...#2 - Corn Dog
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2016
A childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant.
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7.4/10131 votesLoading...#3 - Hot Pot for One
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2016
A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.
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7.5/10153 votesLoading...#4 - Egg Tofu
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2016
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.
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7.6/10186 votesLoading...#5 - Tonteki
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2016
An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.
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7.6/1081 votesLoading...#6 - Yakisoba Dog
Season 2 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.
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7.7/10287 votesLoading...#7 - Tan Men
Season 1 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.
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7.8/10115 votesLoading...#8 - New Year's Eve Noodles, Again
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/23/2016
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.
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7.8/1090 votesLoading...#9 - Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese
Season 2 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.
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7.9/1094 votesLoading...#10 - Salmon and Mushrooms
Season 2 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.
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8.0/10136 votesLoading...#11 - Sautéed Yam
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/9/2016
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.
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8.0/1093 votesLoading...#12 - Plum Rice Ball
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2019
A retired old schoolteacher reconnects with his former student: diner regular Marilyn. Awkwardly, her high school nemesis also shows up.
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8.2/10188 votesLoading...#13 - Omelette Rice
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2016
The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.
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8.2/10139 votesLoading...#14 - Ham Cutlet
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/2016
A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.
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8.2/1088 votesLoading...#15 - Fried Chicken Wings
Season 2 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.
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8.3/10127 votesLoading...#16 - Chicken Fried Rice
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2019
Game designer Akai grew up in an orphanage. He finds solace in a chicken rice dish that also holds the key to reconnecting with his birth mother.
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8.3/1079 votesLoading...#17 - Kitsune Udon
Season 2 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.
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8.3/1078 votesLoading...#18 - Sweet Rolled Omelet
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/2019
A Mr. Lee shows up nightly, ordering rolled omelets every time. He turns out to be a film director fleeing from his own set and his father's legacy.
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8.4/1067 votesLoading...#19 - Crab and Toshikoshi Soba
Season 2 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.
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8.5/1076 votesLoading...#20 - Curry Ramen
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2019
A pachinko parlor employee and the middle school classmate he idolized seem to reconnect over curry ramen, but appearances can be deceiving.
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The Worst Episodes of Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
Every episode of Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories!
In an otherwise mundane diner open from midnight to 7 a.m., there is no menu – but the chef cooks anything his customers want. Each...
Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix
Worst Episodes Summary
"Umeboshi and Plum Wine" is the worst rated episode of "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories". It scored 7.1/10 based on 137 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/25/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Corn Dog".