7.2/10119 votes#1 - 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
7.9/1099 votes#2 - 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 votes#3 - 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 votes#4 - 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
8.2/1073 votes#5 - 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
8.1/1066 votes#6 - 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
8.2/1066 votes#7 - 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
8.0/1066 votes#8 - 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
8.4/1072 votes#9 - 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
The Best Episodes of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House Season 1
Every episode of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House Season 1!
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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Change" is the best rated episode of "The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and written by Mami Sunada, it aired on 1/12/2023. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Guardian Spirit".