Original subtitles

Round and round.

Round and round.

I sure can't wa~it.

Wasabi-En KADOYA

Kawazu, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture

Round and round... Round and round...

Thank you for your patience. Here's Wasabi Rice Bowl.

[Fresh Raw Wasabi Wasabi Bowl] The unchanging deliciousness Comes with memories

Nice to see you again.

I really miss this. This is the same featured shop in Season 3 Ep3.

I've always wanted to eat it again.

Please put wasabi in the middle of the rice.

Do not pour soy sauce directly on the wasabi.

Pour it around the rice, mix it up, breaking up the wasabi as you go. Then, eat.

Yes ma'am.

This will do for now.

Since I'm here in Kawazu, I guess I can't leave without having this.

I humbly receive.

This is it!

The wasabi is different.

Yes, yes. My tongue remembers.

No matter how many times I tried to imitate it, it's just really not the same.

Better if I add more.

I'm feeling the kick.

But it has to be like this.

It was delicious~.

Say, look here...

It's read as "wa-sa-bi..."

You know, this is the oldest recorded writing of wasabi...

Really?

At an ancient Asuka village in Nara...

Shopowner's love of wasabi hasn't changed huh.

Excuse me. Please give me another order of Wasabi Bowl.

MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA INOGASHIRA GORO

Regardless of time or society...

Let's see Over there?

Maybe this shop?

When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger...

Wonder if this is a good one?

Alright! Trying my luck with this!

Oh well, here goes nothing!

For someone who's "belly" hungry Huh? Unexpectedly just right...

for someone who's belly hungry

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

Liquor? Nope, I don't "drink" so.

...28cm, right

Without being disturbed by anyone...

Well, let's see Okay!

It's good! Oh...

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

Now this is what I'm talking about, this one

This act is the best comfort given...

Have no problem with this whatsoever Mm Mm Slurp Huff

Excuse me? Can I order for take out? Su~re

Is there something here I could take home?

Fully Enjoying A Solo Meal

Ah, I'm enjoying this I'm really enjoying this shop!

...equally to every man.

WABI-SABI SUBS PRESENTS

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

Ep. 5: "Beef Yakishabu and Pork Yakishabu of Usami, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture"

Usami, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture

SUBTITLES BY WABI-SABI SUBS

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

It's so peacefu~l.

This must have been very lively in the past.

This is it.

Sachiko Beauty Salon

I didn't think she'd take over the family business after working so hard on the front line.

Were you in Kawazu yesterday?

Yes.

Oh, thank you. I'm so thirsty.

It's nice and quiet over here.

There's nothing here. Tranquility is all we have.

You don't do makeup work anymore?

I only do it a few times a year when I have to, for my long time clients.

Now I'm just an old auntie at a country side beauty salon.

You haven't changed at all.

Is that it?

Sorry you have to come here just for this.

Nah, it's fine.

Things you see on the internet just isn't the same in real life.

You said i~t.

We've been doing something like a cake baking club with our customers lately.

We were talking about how the plates should look cute, too.

When you start cooking, you start to be mindful about the plates too, right?

That's righ~t!

Is your mister in Tokyo?

Yes.

He'll be here this weekend.

Goro-san, I'll take this one. Can you send me seven sets?

Seven sets?

Yes.

I'll check the inventory.

Aya-chan, here's the circular.

Ye~s.

Oh, my!

We got lots of eggplants. Thought I'd share.

Thank you!

Can I ask you to make that thing again?

Agai~n?

She makes an excellent Mapo Eggplant, you know.

I haven't tried Mapo Eggplant yet.

I wonder if you can make it a bit spicy?

Spicy? Sure sure. Got it.

If you use all these, would it be enough for 15 people?

No way. This isn't enough!

Thanks. I'll call you.

I'll be waiting.

Okay.

You just thought I'm a countryside auntie, didn't you?

No, no, I wasn't thinking that.

Oh, really?

Told you I wasn't... The truth is... There's 7 sets, and I'll send it tomorrow.

I know you've thought of it.

No I didn't.

Yes, you did. You were laughing just now.

I was thinking about Mapo Eggplant, like all sorts of ways...

Her expression has softened.

Is it because of the environment?

The air... is so goo~d!

But...

I'm...

...hungry!

All right, let's find a place to eat.

I'm sure there's a place that serves good fish but...

Fish, fish, fish!

It's too tranquil, there are no shops.

Where do the residents eat?

I don't care about delicious fish anymore! Where are the shops?

I'm exhausted from hunger and heat.

I'm getting dizzy.

Yakiniku Meat Shop FUJI

Yakiniku!

It's a butcher shop? What about yakiniku?

Seriously?

Yakiniku FUJI

Yakiniku FUJI

There it is! Found it. All right!

Meat, meat, meat...

Yakiniku Yakiniku!

Oh, welcome!

Come on in!

Welcome!

You can sit here.

Hello, sir.

Platter of 3 Flavors please.

Okay! Dad, 3 Flavors.

Sure thing!

Please enjoy the authentic wagyu from ancient Japan Kuroge Wagyu no. A5

"Authentic wagyu".

"Yakishabu"... Could this mean grilling shabu-shabu meat?

Beef Yakishabu Pork Yakishabu Pork Ribs Galbi Pork Shoulder Galbi 3 Flavors Platter Fatty Pork Neck Local Chicken

MISUJI Kuroge Wagyu 1 Serving Yakishabu

I'm sure this is a yakiniku shop run by a butcher.

Here you go, Three Flavors!

Looks good, doesn't it?

Is this shop connected to the butcher's?

Eat well, okay?

3 Flavors Platter (Beef, Pork, Local Chicken)

Oh, I see.

Just the sight of it makes my stomach growl.

Let's order. Let's order.

Excuse me.

Yep.

What can I get you, sir?

Beef Yakishabu and Pork Yakishabu.

We only have Misuji (top blade) for Beef Yakishabu. Is that okay with you?

MISUJI Kuroge Wagyu 1 Serving Yakishabu

Oh, yes.

And also Special Harami...

Rice... a small bowl of vegetable soup...

And kimchi, please.

Got it.

Would you like a drink?

Oolong tea, please.

Sure thing.

Was it an indiscriminate double shabu order of beef and pork?

Well, that's one of the wonders of traveling.

Here's the Oolong tea.

I'll light it up for you.

Please wait.

Manager's Recommendation: Wagyu Beef Beef Yakishabu Manager's Recommendation: Wagyu Beef Special Harami Manager's Recommendation: Wagyu Beef Special Galbi Manager's Recommendation: Wagyu Beef Lean Galbi Wagyu Beef Regualr Galbi

There's a lot of "Manager's Recommendations".

Plus, "Shop's Recommendation".

Very Popular Vegetable Salad Handmade Sesame Dressing Very Well Received Vegetable Soup Lots of Ingredients REIMEN with Delicious Sardinella Spicy-Delicious JIGAE UDON Shop's Recommendation: Special Stone Bowl Cooked Bibimbap

"Very Well Received" and "Very Popular".

That's nice.

Thanks for the wait.

Pork Yakishabu and Misuji Beef Yakishabu and Special Harami.

And here are the others.

Looking good, looking good.

Excuse me.

What an amazing thing this turned out to be!

Don't turn the yakishabu over immediately because it's very thin.

Turn it over when it's 90% browned.

You can eat it as soon as you turn it over.

Ninety percent?

That's right.

Pork Yakishabu is already seasoned, so please eat it as it is.

Okay.

Here...

[Pork Yakishabu] Meat for grilling and shabu-shabu Picking the best of meat dishes

...we'll start with pork!

90% he says, but I don't even know if it's 100% done.

Oh well, I guess this is ready.

Oops, hurry, hurry!

I humbly receive.

Good!

I've never had this feeling before.

I have to rescue this one, too!

Ah~ what busy work.

Pork... It's the type that doesn't need sauce.

It's good enough on its own.

Yes... I'm liking this.

Next... is Misuji-chan.

[Beef Yakishabu (Misuji)] Rare part Should not be overcooked You'll be surprised at how soft it is

Wide.

Just watching it cook makes my heart skip a beat.

90%... It's hard to grasp the change from 80%.

Color check... Done.

Kuh~... Superb!

Thin yakiniku bombs.

Oh ma~n!

Usami's Yakishabu. It's something to reckon with.

[Vegetable Soup] It's not just a gentle soup Its firm taste is captivating

All right, let's calm down.

This one's good too.

It's doing far more than its mundane job title of vegetable soup.

It's too good.

[Special Harami] Its appealing taste will tell you why it's popular

Yes! Stable harami.

A relay ace in the world of yakiniku.

This is the kind of house sauce that gets better and better.

At first, it doesn't make much of an impression, but before you know it, you can't start eating meat or food without it.

Alrigh~t... It's Yakiniku Fuji Rock Festival 2021.

This pork is amazing as expected.

It's coming in smoothly.

Oh right!

The meat is telling me to do this.

Awesome! I'm on top form right now!

There's nothing to be afraid of, no matter what anyone brings...

I'm sure I can flatten them all.

Midsummer Fuji Rock Usami, it's hot!

The groove of the meat, rice, and sauce is amazing.

Here you go, Stone-Bowl Cooked Bibimbap.

Here's Galbi Gukbap.

Here, enjo~y!

Excuse me.

Yes.

Stone-Bowl Bibimbap...

Stone-Bowl Bibimbap...

Can I have the lean beef galbi, please?

Yes... Lean galbi...

Sure thing!

[Stone-Bowl Cooked Bibimbap] Delightful stone-bowl cooked specialty Mix well and enjoy

Okay, it's bibimbap.

This sound has whetted my appetite once again.

[Lean Galbi] Meaty with moderate fat The best choice of meats

All right... let's keep up with the excitement until the end!

It's delicious.

But it's like something I've never had before.

Oh, right! Is it Namul!

The sourness of the radish gives it a calm taste.

The drums in my stomach is making the sea shake.

Lean Gal(bi), nice, nice.

This is a very lean meat feeling that's powerful.

How about a unit like this?

Stone-Bowl Cooked Lean Galbi Bibimbap!

A sumptuous meal of meat and vegetables... it's rising u~p.

It's a call and response between me and the meat.

The meat juices flavored with meat umami is hitting me hard!

My summer fest is over.

I was in a state of blissful abandonment.

My stomach will never forget this excitement.

Thank you for this meal.

Thanks.

That customer. How many stomachs does he have?

Thank you very much!

Oh man~ I splurged on that one!

But it's my first yakiniku of the year.

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

Screenplay: TAGUCHI YOSHIHIRO

'Inogashira Goro' MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

As expected... My stomach is so full.

'Yokoyama Ayaka' NONAMI MAHO

I guess I'll just sleep it off on the Shinkansen.

'Proprietress' YAMAMOTO IKUKO

'Taisho' AYATA TOSHIKI

Opening Narration: NODA KEIICHI

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

Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

Producers: KOMATSU YUKITOSHI KIKUCHI TAKEHIRO YOSHIMI KENSHI

Chief Producer: ABE SHINJI

Director: IGAWA TAKESHI

In cooperation with: KYODO TV

A 2021 Production of: TV TOKYO

This drama is fiction

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

FURATTO

Usami Volume Narrator: UEKUSA TOMOKI (TV Tokyo Announcer)

Yakiniku Meat Shop FUJI

This time we will be visiting this restaurant with a butcher shop in the front...

YAKINIKU FUJI

YAKINIKU FUJI

...Yakiniku Fuji.

"Kodoku no Gurume" Original Writer QUSUMI MASAYUKI

Inside, we immediately started with...

Here's Reimen.

Ye~s.

Thank you for waiting. Proprietress INABA TOYOKO-san

Enjoy.

Oh looking good.

Please eat.

Reimen

The first thing that was ordered was Reimen.

I'm digging in.

Oh~ how refreshing.

There are some shops whose version is very spicy...

This one's not spicy.

The noodles taste good, and are not too hard.

Been a long time since I had delicious Reimen.

What meat would you recommend today?

Taisho INABA JUNZO-san

Let's see, for today, now we have...

Matsusaka beef...

and it's lean meat...

and delicious.

Oh, I like that!

Yes.

My order is reversed, isn't it?

I should have eaten this after the meat....

...what will I do then, now that I've eaten the finisher first.

Matsusaka Beef Rump Special Lean Beef Diced Steak *Depends on Purchasing Situation

What he ordered in addition was... Matsusaka Beef Rump.

If you can eat it at medium or rare...

...you will see the true goodness of it.

Is it ready?

That's it, looks about right.

Oh ma~n, how nice. Get a load of this...

Dip it in the sauce...

Oh my goodness. Bet this tastes good.

I'm digging in.

First, he tries the special lean meat. How does it taste?

Tastes heavenly!

It's amazing how delicious it is.

Is this ready?

Yes, it's around medium rare.

Medium rare.

Next is the diced steak.

I often hear people saying "this is the best I've had so far" but truth is...

I've always eaten this ...and this is the best beef I've ever had!

It's really the best.

Thank you so much.

I could do a show on this just eating it in silence.

So good!

I'm glad I ate this.

I'm only sad about the Reimen.

My order's messed up but it's okay, never mind!

Featured Eatery: Yakiniku FUJI Shizuoka-ken, Itō-shi, Usami 1977 - 2

Delicious Yakiniku Fuji in Usami, Shizuoka!

Please check our website for more information.

Next on "Kodoku no Gurume"...

"Meat and Eggplant Stir-Fried in Soy Sauce and Karaage of Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo"

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