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Takaido, Suginami Ward

Takaido.... a city I rarely come to for business.

I think it's my first time to walk along Kanpachi (street).

This is Hitomi Kaido (avenue), right?

Let's see, I was told to pass by a yakiniku shop, a restaurant, and then a tennis school.

I guess this is the yakiniku shop.

I think I've entered a kind of residential area.

Now, where is the restaurant?

There's the tennis school.

Coffee Beans

Found it!

Good.

KITSUTSUKI

Thank you for waiting.

Sawamura Madoka

I have several of this item. Please take a look at it.

This will do!

Oh, but there are still others.

What a fine piece!

Well, seeing this image I thought...

..."I'm convinced this is a genuine article".

Is that so.

Well that was fast! Work is over in a jiffy.

I'd like to buy 50 sets of this, so... can you give me 10% discount?

Oops... didn't see that coming.

Regardless of time or society...

MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA INOGASHIRA GORO

When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger...

...he will become selfish and liberated for a moment.

Without being disturbed by anyone...

...to eat freely is an act of aloofness.

It's that time already Oh dear

Be patient Calmly read the menu

This act is the best comfort given...

It's like a new history ...is engraved in my stomach.

...equally to every man.

... SUBS PRESENTS

K O D O K U N O G U R U M E

Ep. 2: "Tongue Steak and Meat Patra of Takaido, Suginami Ward, Tokyo"

I'm grateful for ordering 50 sets but... 10% is a bit steep.

I understand. What about 8% for 100 sets?

100 sets?

Um, you said you need it for an event. What kind of event?

My company hosts parties for marriage hunting.

Parties for marriage hunting?

Yes. So starting at our next party...

I'm thinking of starting a service of professional photographers...

...to take first 2 shot photos of couples that are matched...

...and sell them picture frames at the same time.

Mostly the men in couples that are matched...

...wouldn't want to think they're cheapskates so they'll buy them for sure.

I think it'll be a good business to sell nice quality photos and frames.

Although she looks inexperienced, she seems like a capable entrepreneur.

I'm going to proceed with this project...

...so I hope I will not only do business with you for this one but for the long run as well.

Very well then.

That's great! Thank you so much!

I would like you look at one more item!

I didn't send you a sample picture, but this is also very popular with women.

Yes, this one's cute, too!

Inogarshira-san, you really know your stuff, huh.

Oh no, not really.

Then... 50 sets of this as well. So for a total of 150 sets, can I...

8% discount!

9%!

It's a deal.

Thank you.

I'm bad like this when it comes to bargaining.

Inogashira-san, you're not wearing a wedding ring. Are you single?

Yes. You can't make me go to your marriage hunting party, okay?

Even if I give you 9% discount for a participation fee?

No thanks.

Another "no". Two defeats in a row.

I have to get going...

I'll take care of it. You can go ahead.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

For the time being, I'll send you details of the party...

In case you change your mind, please feel free to come.

Would you like another coffee refill?

Somewhat strong, please.

Certainly.

Weather's nice. Maybe I'll go for a little stroll.

Walking along Kanpachi St., should I try and head for the Chuo Line for the ride home?

I also could use the exercise.

So that building I passed by a while back was the "restaurant"?

I didn't notice it because it looked like an office building.

It says "Eat"... And that logo, is it an ox?

Now that's a fine name, super straight to the point.

There's no menu, just an ox as the only clue.

I'm a bit intrigued.

That looks...

...scrumptious!

When you see such things...

...you get hungry!!

Oops...

Okay... I'm going in.

Welcome!

Welcome, sir. Please, sit anywhere you like.

Yes.

Welcome.

Can I sit here?

Please, go right ahead. Here you go.

Cooking and preparation are completely visible. The aroma hits you directly.

Here's the chicken steak.

It's truly a front row seat. VIP seating.

Okay, who ordered the chicken steak?

Me!

Here you go, young man.

I'm digging in~.

Sure, go ahead.

Looks yummy.

He puts it like that!?

That looks delectable.

Here's our menu.

Thank you.

Let's see now. What kind of restaurant is this.

Lunchtime Menu All sets come with the following: Main Dish, Chacha Soup, Mini Salad, Rice or Bread

Lunchtime menu... Huh?

Chacha Soup?

What is that... First time I've heard it.

Served with EAT's Steak Sauce Pork Steak Chicken Steak Pork Cheese (With Melted cheese & Demi Glace Sauce)

"With melted cheese and demi-glace sauce".

Just looking at the words is making my stomach growl.

Soy Sauce Flavor Tongue Steak (Garlic Infused) Japone Steak Pork Ginger

Oh boy... Tongue Steak.

I didn't expect that with the ox logo.

Marinated in soy sauce, and infused with garlic...

This is a must-have.

Thank you. Here's the Fried Liver.

Yup.

My hunger has accelerated like a roller coaster.

Wow! This smell... it's making me drool!

Is it curry?

Thanks for the patience. Here's Chicken with Curry Sauce.

Seeing it up close, is making me drool even more.

Have this uncontrollable urge to grab it.

Here it is, thanks for waiting.

All the food I see looks delicious. My head is reeling like a merry-go-round.

Concentrate.

Our Shop's Most Popular Beef Stew Tongue Stew Areh

"A~reh"?

"Beef Hireh Steak, topped with cheese...

...and finished off with plenty of sauce."

Steak with cheese...

Isn't that a bit over the top, Chef?

Meat Patra Very Spicy Minced Meat... Or Along That Line

"Very spicy minced meat... or along that line."

Along that line...

"Along that line"?

Meat Patra? I can't picture it at all.

First time having heard of these menu items, the roller coaster in my head is spinning non-stop.

Chicken Boiled Cream Chicken Chicken with Curry Sauce Fried Chicken Liver Liver Saute Fried Liver

Which one is good here?

What should I "EAT" here?

Pan Kokiru.

Kuuh~!

Well well...

Okay, thanks for your patience. It's hot so please be careful.

Wow.

So much for thinking this is a VIP seat...

...when it's more like a torture seat that makes you crazy with temptation.

Alright, time to decide.

Beef dish is essential. Essential amino acid.

And so, it's either Tongue Steak or Areh...

Also I can't forget the Meat Patra.

*Sumo term: playoff for the tournament win with three wrestlers participating This is a mitsudomo-esen* but hmm~ for today...

I'm leaning towards garlic-soy sauce so I'm placing my dime on the Tongue Steak. Alright!

Excuse me.

Yes, are you ready to order?

Tongue Steak please.

Sure.

What would you like with that, bread or rice?

Rice.

Alright then. One order of Tongue Steak!

Noted.

If it's flavored with garlic-soy sauce, you gotta have it with rice.

Thank you for the business.

Here's your ¥500 change.

Yep, thanks.

It was delicious.

Really? Thank you.

We'll come again.

Yes, yes. We'll be expecting you.

Thanks. See you.

Oh~, is it steak this time?

I can't look away.

He places the steak there?

Bold and aggressive.

He's breaking down pre-existing concepts.

Areh's ready.

Coming.

That's the Areh?

Okay, thanks for your patience. Please enjoy.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Should I have placed my bet on that?

Thanks.

Here's your Chacha Soup and Salad.

Please eat with the dressing.

Finally.

[Lunch Set] Mini Salad • Chacha Soup

[Chacha Soup] Mysterious sounding name heightens the taste

I humbly partake.

Let's see what the Chacha is all about?

Oh~... this is...

This is surprisingly delicious.

It's a bit like Borscht but not really.

Tastes like a puree of assorted veggies...

Potato?

I have no idea why it's called Chacha...

But it's great soup, in a nonchalant sort of way.

And what is this one?

Squid? Fish sausage?

Oh, it's (boiled) egg white. Oh, I see.

So this soup has (boiled) egg yolk in it?

The egg adds flavor to this. Mmm, interesting.

[Mini Salad] Mixed with the red, it becomes amazing You'll fall in love with this dressing

This dressing is yummy.

A hint of carrot flavor. Hmm.

Let's quickly add more.

Maybe I'll order more dressing to take home later?

Even if it's a mini salad, its dressing has assured you that this is a good restaurant.

Oh, hello. Good to see you again.

Yes, hello.

Hi.

I'll have the Meat Patra.

Meat Patra?

Can he make Chicken Oh?

You can make Chicken Oh, right?

Sure! I can make it.

"Chicken Oh"? What's Chicken Oh?

Yes, it's okay. Please have a seat.

There is just so many things you don't know in this shop.

My steak is on fire.

Alright, thank you for your patience. Here's the Tongue Steak.

[Tongue Steak] The thick Tongue Steak is enshrined Garlic and Soy Sauce, the strongest tag team

Whoa whoa, didn't expect it like this!

This is one thick tongue.

Meat that can face off its opponent.

A fighting spirit that fires up the appetite.

This is nothing to laugh about.

Awesome... Powerful.

Me who chose the garlic-soy sauce flavor...

...deserves a three cheer standing ovation.

Even if it's a huge cut, it's soft and easy to eat.

Lots of juicy sauce.

And place some mushroom...

There you go!

Ah, good. This texture, so chewy.

It even beats out the hireh, or rosu cuts.

Mm, even if the spaghetti here is a garnish, this shop doesn't scamp on it.

Huh, what I thought was a cherry tomato... was actually a carrot?

One must be constantly on guard here.

It's an independent cuisine where each food has significance, even the dressing.

Chacha.

I wish this was a donburi (bigger bowl).

A world apart from Yakiniku Salt-Seasoned Tongue.

This sauce is just amazing.

The aftertaste of the sauce goes splendidly with the rice.

Our version of Western cooking, that shows off our potentiality...

...is a feast that goes well with rice.

Tongue Steak... its melt-in-the-mouth feel is just out of this world.

Hang on, the Chef here... what kind of person is he.

Me who even now likes the ketchup-flavored spaghetti in the corner of a boxed lunch is a happy camper.

I thought it was somewhat like a kiddie meal...

...but this was a grown-up's taste.

More like "pasta".

The old days were the best time to enjoy classic Japanese version of Western style cuisine.

No one can stop me from moving my fork and knife.

Ah~ To be gone is such sweet sorrow.

In this restaurant in Takaido, I'm fortunate to have encountered this cooking.

What a feast.

A first time experience for this type of meat cuisine.

Thank you for waiting. Here's the Meat Patra.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Additional order of Meat Patra please.

Of course. Meat Patra!

Got it!

And~.... can I also have half of rice?

Sure, no problem.

I will surely regret it if I go home without trying the Meat Patra.

This spiciness...

It's good.

Right?

Here's your order of Meat Patra.

[Meat Patra] Meat • Meat • Meat! A devilish plate that satisfy your desires

So this is what it looks like!

It's like doria.

It certainly is minced meat.

And the taste?

Meat!

A staggering sense of meat.

This is definitely beef.

Huff, huff.

Sizzling, sizzling...

Hot, hot.

But I can't stop.

It's a taste that could become a habit.

The minced meat is really spicy.

Spicy hot.

The spiciness is chasing after me.

It's a spiciness that is cheering for my appetite.

What's this? Cheese?

Hey now~... An unexpected egg.

Egg that is hidden.

There shouldn't be anything bad about this.

I was right in ordering this.

Meat Patra... Is the "Patra" from "Cleopatra"?

You definitely have to do it like this!

See~... It's more than what I expected.

It's a rice bowl meal I've never eaten. But it's so darn good.

Hamburger X Doria ÷ Cleopatra = Meat Patra.

Delightful.

I can't get over this spiciness.

A devilish spiciness.

A mysterious stimulus that grown ups could gamble their lives on.

It was delicious!

Really? I'm glad.

It was good.

Thank you. Then, have some candies.

Oh how nice.

Okay, see you next time.

Thank you so much.

Thank you!

Let's finish this with Meat Patra Rice.

Here we gooo~!

Spicy Western style meal that fires up your appetite.

Today, I have become aware of a new world.

I really love this!

Superb flavor like no other.

You fall in love with every bite of Meat Patra.

From thick Tongue Steak... to Meat Patra.

It satisfied my meat craving which I hadn't known until now.

Thank you to EAT of Takaido.

You will be deeply engraved in my heart.

Thank you, it was delicious.

You're most welcome.

The Chicken Oh is ready.

Okay.

Whaa~! So that's Chicken Oh?

I have to come back again.

Thank you. Here's your Chicken Oh.

Thank you for the business. Let's see...

That'll be ¥3150.

Okay, here's ¥150...

And here's ¥3000.

I received exact amount. Thank you.

Please come again. We'll be expecting you.

Yes, good day.

See you.

Based on the manga "Kodoku no Gurume" Story: QUSUMI MASAYUKI Art: TANIGUCHI JIRO (Published by Shukan SPA!)

But I wonder, what does "Chacha" mean?

Screenplay: TAGUCHI YOSHIHIRO

'Inogashira Goro' MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

'Sawamura Madoka' KAMISHIRAISHI MONE

And also, the mystery of the Meat Patra.

'Shopowner Mom' NAKAO MIE

Opening Narration: NODA KEIICHI

Music: "THE SCREEN TONES" QUSUMI MASAYUKI FUKUMURA SATOSHI KONO FUMIHIKO SHAKE KURIKI KEN

Well sometimes, it's better not to know the answers.

Producers: KOMATSU YUKITOSHI KIKUCHI TAKEHIRO YOSHIMI KENSHI

That was one fantastic shop. Truly impressive.

Associate Producer: KAWAMURA SHOKO Chief Producer: ABE SHINJI

Director: KITABATA RYUICHI

In cooperation with: KYODO TV

This drama is fiction

A 2019 Production of: TV TOKYO

After the CM Still More to Come on the Program!

After the CM, it's "Furatto Qusumi".

Author Qusumi Masayuki will visit the shop where the show was filmed...

FURATTO

Takaido Volume Narrator: UEKUSA TOMOKI (TV Tokyo Announcer)

This time, near Takaido Station, it's a shop along Hitomi Kaido ave...

...Restaurant, "Eat".

It seems he has decided on his order.

"Kodoku no Gurume" Original Writer QUSUMI MASAYUKI

Fried Liver and Miko Salad.

Mom NEGISHI YOSHIKO

Okay, got it.

And also...

I have to ask for one more thing from this menu...

I feel like I shouldn't but...

Yes.

Can I have a small order of this?

Okay!

Small draft...

She said it.

First is this... Miko Salad.

Miko Salad

What is this yellow one?

Hard boiled egg yolk that went thru a strainer.

Draft Beer (Small)

Egg that went thru a strainer.

Yes, yes.

Very elegant. Nice.

You ought to try this! Definitely!

If you come to this place.

Dried Fried Liver

Next is the No. 1 Side Snack to your drink, Fried Liver.

Yum!

This is really good.

It matches (with Beer)!

The topic here is about the menu with unusual names.

This "Areh", what does it mean?

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About that, Areh is our most distinctive feature.

Master wanted to make something for a Daily Special. He made it with a feeling that catches everyone's eyes.

"Areh nani (What is that)"? That's what happened.

So then, we put it on the menu and called it by that name, "Areh".

SALAD MIKO SALAD SHRIMP SALAD

For the other items, they were named after their regular customers.

GRILLED CHICKEN CHICKEN OH

Like Miko-chan for Miko Salad, and Ohno-san for Chicken Oh.

They're somewhat (unusual names for menu items)...

You have got to order them (to see)!

Then...

And so Qusumi-san's choice was...

Moon Burger

A name derived from the moon landing, Moon Burger!

It's egg!

This is a good visual for TV, right?

Oh, so good!

The mashed potatoes are just heaven.

You do feel the sense of the moon.

There's a light feeling or little gravity in these mashed potatoes.

"Eat" is quite an unlikely name...

Chef NEGISHI HIRAAKI Head Cook OBA YOTA Head Cook HANAOKA TORANOSUKE Waitress NEGISHI KYOKO

Well, "Eat" is the English word for "taberu".

Actually, it's inviting people to eat my cooking.

Something to that effect.

That kind of cooking, right? "Please try it. Here, eat up."

Very nice.

Please refrain from making inquiries or reservations by phone.

Featured Eatery: Restaurant EAT Tokyo, Suginami Ward, Takaido Nishi 3-7-10

For details, check our program's website.

Next on Kodoku No Gurume: "Rolled Cabbage Set Meal at a Ginza Bar in Hibiya, Chuo Ward, Tokyo".

See you next time.