8.4/1072 votesLoading...#1 - Passage
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/12/2023
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer: Mami Sunada
8.2/1073 votesLoading...#2 - Choice
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/12/2023
Love is in the air — except for Kiyo, who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer: Mami Sunada
8.2/1066 votesLoading...#3 - Illness
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/12/2023
The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer: Mami Sunada
8.1/1066 votesLoading...#4 - One-sided
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/12/2023
Kiyo sets her eyes on the top prize of a lottery sponsored by the local shops. Momoko tries a bowl of Kiyo's cream stew.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer: Mami Sunada
8.0/1066 votesLoading...#5 - Carnival
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/12/2023
'Tis the season of the annual costume event, and Momoko takes charge. Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer: Mami Sunada
7.9/1099 votesLoading...#6 - Guardian Spirit
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2023
Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer: Mami Sunada
7.9/1084 votesLoading...#7 - Taboo
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/12/2023
A former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer: Mami Sunada
7.9/1077 votesLoading...#8 - Wish
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/12/2023
Kiyo and Sumire get a day off and explore the city, making a wish at the shrine. An unexpected guest visits the maiko house, much to Sumire's dismay.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer: Mami Sunada
7.2/10119 votesLoading...#9 - Change
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2023
Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer: Mami Sunada
The Best Episodes of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
Every episode of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House!
Two inseparable friends move to Kyoto to chase their dreams of becoming maiko, but decide to pursue different passions while living under the same roof.
Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix
Best Episodes Summary
"Passage" is the best rated episode of "The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House". It scored 8.4/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and written by Mami Sunada, it aired on 1/12/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Choice".