Midnight Diner (2009)

Comedy · Drama

Set in a small restaurant in the corner of a shopping district. The unusual eatery is only open after midnight, and its standard menu consists of just a single choice. However, the customers still come for the amusing chatter and the proprietor's willingness to cook any dish that they request. This drama depicts the lives of the restaurant's patrons, including a yakuza, an unsuccessful actor, a group of office ladies, a newspaper delivery boy, and a stripper.

IMDb rating: 8.6 (3,990 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 -0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 3
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 3 seasons indexed

Cast

Kaoru Kobayashi Master

Seasons

Season 1 (2009)

7.93 avg 10 episodes 7.9 → 8.2 24 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Akai wiener to tamagoyaki	7.9	180
2	Neko mamma	8.2	176
3	Ochazuke	7.5	138
4	Potato Salad	7.6	137
5	Butter Rice	8.5	154
6	Katsudon	7.5	116
7	Tamago sando (egg sandwich)	8.1	128
8	Sauce yakisoba	7.9	111
9	Aji no hiraki	7.9	108
10	Ramen	8.2	108

Season 2 (2011)

7.92 avg 10 episodes 8.0 → 8.7 24 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Futatabi akai weiner	8.0	127
2	Karaage to highball	8.3	81
3	Asari no sakamushi	7.6	79
4	Nikogori	8.5	94
5	Kanzume	7.6	80
6	Creme stew	7.7	73
7	Hakusaizuke	7.1	72
8	Hiyashi chuuka	7.6	74
9	Nikujaga	8.1	72
10	Gyoza	8.7	84

Season 3 (2014)

7.69 avg 10 episodes 8.2 → 8.5 23 min avg

Season 3 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Menchikatsu	8.2	106
2	Butabara tomatomaki	7.4	69
3	Satoimo to ika no nimono	7.2	64
4	Benishoga no tempura	7.2	66
5	Harusame salad	7.6	66
6	Roll kyabetsu	7.7	66
7	Shijimijiru	7.5	64
8	Kinpiragobou	8.0	66
9	Rebanira to nirareba	7.6	64
10	Toshikoshi soba	8.5	71

Midnight Diner (2009)

Cast

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