The Queen of Lunch (2002)

Comedy · Romance

Natsumi takes a job at Kitchen Macaroni, a family-run restaurant known for its omelets, pretending to be the fiancée of the owner's eldest son. Though initially met with skepticism by the staff and family, she gradually wins them over.

IMDb rating: 7.2 (780 votes)
Episode average: 9.2 +2.0 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: JA
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2002)

9.18 avg 12 episodes 8.8 → 9.5

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	8.8	16
2	Episode #1.2	9.1	16
3	Episode #1.3	9.2	15
4	Episode #1.4	9.2	15
5	Episode #1.5	9.1	14
6	Episode #1.6	9.2	13
7	Episode #1.7	9.2	14
8	Episode #1.8	8.7	14
9	Episode #1.9	9.2	14
10	Episode #1.10	9.5	12
11	Episode #1.11	9.5	13
12	Episode #1.12	9.5	12