Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

Haven't found a show this addicting in a long time. It is entirely engaging in a way I cannot describe.

Each episode have its own story which is beautiful and heartwarming. I wish to know more about the master, how he open the diner at the beginning, his own background story, why is he still single (he must have his own family tho).. The master looks so mature, he knows everything.. Wish I have someone like him to talk to..

I dont even skip the intro, the soundtrack and masters voice is sooooooo soothing... Makes me feel relief...

The Master who runs the fabulous 12-seat Midnight Diner has a zen-like all-knowing calm - and almost magically can conjure up dozens of different dishes in his tiny kitchen.

Every food serving takes us into wonderful human stories about our foibles, mistakes, regrets and second chances.

As we get to know the diner's regulars, we become regulars too - glorying in the calm oasis this eatery and its people offer us.

The bite-sized stories run less than 30 minutes and it's easy to binge and get through the series all too quickly. We've now devoured all 50 episodes but are still hungry for a new season of these wonderful tales.

Here's hoping Netflix green lights a sixth season - it's the perfect recipe for our disrupted world.

Imperfect characters acting in virtuous ways. Portrayed by actors that come across as genuine and real. Wonderful music, reminds me of traditional American folk. Authentic Japanese values and culture presented, according to my Japanese couch buddy.

This show grows on you immediately from the first episode. The stories of the diner's patrons are grounded in such humble reality that it's not difficult to imagine why this was a hit overseas. I quiver in anticipation should this wonderful series be renewed for a second season (do it Netflix! Please!). Watching it is as satisfying as one of Master's dishes. The direction, the cast, the sets leave absolutely nothing to be desired. It easily ranks among my favorite TV series and I still have two episodes to go - but I'm savoring them.