Original subtitles

Hashimoto, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Hello.

It's been a while.

How's it been lately? You good?

Still the same as ever.

That means, you're on top of the game, as usual.

Hot coffee, please.

Certainly.

Thank you for taking time to meet with me today.

Oh, it's no problem.

In fact, I got a hold of an antique table clock that I think you would like very much.

It's because you always bring me something good...

So I think I'll buy again this time.

Is it pretty expensive?

No, not really.

Oh come on.

Here you go...

Thank you.

Inogashira-san, what will you do after this?

Later, I'm going to Machida for work.

Is that so?

I overheard this, you see...

Did you know that Machida used to be in Kanagawa Prefecture?

Yes. What about it?

Then, did you know Hachioji and Tachikawa used to be part of Kanagawa Prefecture too?

Takahara-san...

Of course. Table clock, right?

Yes si~r!

Don't you think I've lost weight?

Now that you mention it, it seems so...

I knew you can tell! I'll tell it to you especially...

Actually, I stumbled upon a crazy good health method.

Shoot!

This person won't stop once he starts talking.

I think about how many times I should eat a day, you know!

10, 11, 12... How many more...

Regardless of time or society...

INOGASHIRA GORO MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger...

Yaho~ Now THIS is a meal!!

Rice, Udon, Mochi. An Unexpected Carbs Festival.

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

Am I hungry and lacking composure?

There is no such thing as a fool who regrets eating a feast

Without being disturbed by anyone...

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

Looks good, tastes good in its original size

This act is the best comfort given...

...equally to every man.

Yes yes, this is what I wanted to eat Solitary Dining

Long Live

WABI-SABI SUBS PRESENTS

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

Episode 1: "Stir-fried Beef Stamina and Negitama of Hashimoto, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture"

SUBTITLES BY WABI-SABI SUBS

Right now, I often do business at that shopping mall.

I even sold a lot today.

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

That's great.

What kind of product was it?

This.

It's okay, Takahara-san...

This is really great. It's a bargain, you know.

Mastah, sorry. I'll just borrow this table for awhile, okay?

Wait, what are you...?

Don't tell me, he'll start from there?

Uh, Takahara-san, what exactly are you...?

We recommend this product to everyone who is suffering from persistent stains and oil stains...

..."Shimi Trail"!

"Oh no~. I accidentally spilled soy sauce on the carpet."

I'm sure these things happen, right?

Even if you wipe it with detergent, it won't come off at all.

Have you ever experienced something like this? Inogashira-san!

Y-yes..

In such a case, all you need is this...

Just spray on the dirty spot with a pshh!

And then, wipe it off with kitchen paper...

Voila~, it becomes like this!

Stain problems? Solved by Shimi Trail!

Regular price of ¥3000. Right now, I can give it to you for less than half the price of ¥1300 only!

It's even better if you buy a set of 5, for the a value price of ¥4500!

Well, Inogashira-san, how about it!

Uh, no...

Excuse me...

Can I buy?

Of course! Thank you very much.

I'll take one please.

One it is. Thank you, here you go.

Two bottles, please.

Two? Thank you for the business.

One set of 5 for me.

A set of 5? Do I have more?

Oi oi, seriously?

I'll have one please.

Right, it has become like this...

Ah, it's sold out...

But it's okay! There's still a lot more over at my boss's apartment.

If you like, we can go there together. It's just a short walk from here.

What about the table clock...?

I'll pass for today.

I sold it all~. Maybe I'll get another cup of coffee.

Such an unprofitable thing... No, it IS profitable!

I couldn't sell, and ended up buying something...

On top of that, I came all the way out here to get it.

What am I doing?

"Shokudo"?

Isn't that a huge sign?

Huh? I suddenly...

...feel hungry.

Okay!

Let's go to that shokudo!

Sorry, sorry! I found it...

Here you go. Oh yes...

Here's ¥1300.

¥1300. Thank you for the business.

Inogashira-san. You'll be going to Machida, right?

If you'd like, I'll drive you there.

No thanks.

I suddenly remembered some business to attend to. See you.

It was around here in this direction, right?

Seems you can see it but you can't...

All right...

Now I can go out to the other side.

Seen from the top, it was pretty far away.

Shokudo, shokudo with the big signboard, big signboard.

Shokudo with the big signboard. Shokudo with the big signboard.

Found it!

We're now in range.

Don't be impatient... You already know it's there.

Oh~ The whole picture has become clearer now!

This is great.

I want to say, "Nice going" to me who found it from way over there.

With my increased heartbeat... the pit of my stomach has begun to liven up.

Yoshino Shokudo

A yokozuna (grand sumo champion)! A shokudo with that kind of dignity.

I will slam into this like an amateur sumo wrestler practicing with a yokozuna.

Yes.

Korokke and Nikudon (meat rice bowl).

Got it.

Welcome, please sit there.

Welcome~.

Eggplant-Miso, Tamanegi Fry, Korokke, Nikudon!

Noted.

Please~.

Here's some water.

Excuse me!

Coming!

It's wonderful inside, too

Let's see now...

Noodle Dishes

I see, the top level menu is Chinese food...

Donburi Items

Chinese and Western-style

Second level menu is...

Kimchi, Salad, Ham Salad, Ham & Egg, Fresh Veggies, Tamagoyaki, Aji Fry

It's a greasy spoon menu. I can see the whole picture.

Korokke, Sunnyside Up, Gyoza, Sabayaki, Chicken with Black Vinegar Stir Fry, Menchi Fry, Oyster Fry

Those hanging strips should not be missed. The menu is the shop's history.

While the hanging strips can be regarded as their progress in the recent years.

Thank you for your patience~. Here's Katsu-Curry. Enjoy.

Thank you for waiting.

Negi Ramen and...

Also, half Chahan.

Ra(men)-Chahan Set with Negi. You can do it.

What will you be having?

Can you please give me a minute?

Just call me when you're ready.

Yes.

Excuse me, can I order?

Yes~.

Sure.

The Chinese dishes also look intriguing but with this shop... it has to be a set meal bout!

Negi-Miso Pork Char Siu Noodles Katayaki Soba Chicken-Negi Stir-fried Karashi

*Stir-fried pork and vegetables flavored with mustard paste Stir-fried Karashi* is calling my name.

But I also want to see this shop's Shogayaki.

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Squid-Chili... I wonder what it's like.

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And what does my heart say?

Thanks for waiting.

Thanks.

*Deep fried chicken marinated in mirin or soy sauce and breaded in potato starch Pork Rosu and Tatsuta-age*.

Thanks.

They have that too? Let's hurry and decide.

Alright!

Today, I did a lot of walking so I need some meat.

It'll be a meat dish!

Will it be... Stir-Fried Meat-Chives? No...

Beef with Japanese Leeks Curry Stir Fry

The Stir-Fried Beef Curry also sounds delicious.

Hang on... huh?

STAMINA

"Stamina"...

Just one word, "stamina"... What could it be?

But it's pulling me in. Should I try it?

Excuse me.

Yes.

What will you be having?

Stamina and Negitama, please.

Sure.

There's beef or pork for Stamina. Which one would you like?

I guess, beef.

Beef.

Will it be a set meal?

Yes.

Got your order. Beef-Sta and Negitama~!

Beef Stamina Set Meal Chicken Katsu Set Meal Mixed Fry Set Meal

"Beef-Sta"... It's posted over there.

But why write only those 3 items as a set meal?

Thanks for waiting, who ordered the Nikudon?

Thanks, we're done!

Enjoy. Yours is Korokke, right?

Thank you.

Sorry, we don't have smaller bills.

It's okay since we have lots of change.

Since we're rich.

Here. Okay, thanks for coming.

Thank you so much.

Welcome!

Please come in.

Thanks for your patience.

Please sit here. Here.

Daily Special, right? Here it is.

Okay, thank you.

Going around the dining area, there's a fluid teamwork going on.

And still has a sense of humor.

It's not something that comes overnight.

Excuse me.

Be right there~!

It's ready!

Could that be...

Thanks.

Is it mine?

Here, thank you for waiting.

Enjoy.

This is...

[Stir-Fried Beef Stamina] [Negitama]

It's looks like the classic shokudo set meal done by-the-book.

I humbly receive.

[Stir-Fried Beef Stamina] Meat and vegetables make a lavish banquet! The shop's pride, "Big Signboard" menu!

This blunt arrangement of the food sets men's hearts aflame.

The rich seasoning is firing up my appetite.

I also don't mind the amount of garlic!

Beef-Sta... It's the best partner for donburi.

This chewy meat resounds when you bite into it. If you bite it firmly, you will get a firm response as well.

When you eat beef, you will be filled with strength.

Miso soup and donburi. This is the kind of donburi that makes me happy.

Bok choy. Can this work in such a dish?

Oh, it's good. Bok choy does work well with this. It found a great place to work.

Here, thanks for waiting.

How nice. No matter how much the world changes...

...I don't want to lose these shokudo moments.

[Negitama] The amount of green onion lives up to its name! It's creamy inside! You'll melt once you try it!

Goro will now finally try the Negitama...

As I thought...

Having something like this next to a heavy dish makes me feel very relaxed.

A dash of soy sauce.

The sound of takuan (pickled radish) is the spirit of Yamato (Japan).

Okay.

Kara-age and Crab Omelette.

We're done.

Thank you.

Thank you for the business.

Here's your change for today.

Thank you for coming.

Hi, welcome.

Hello.

Welcome!

Please sit here.

Here's some water.

Chicken Katsu please.

Chicken Katsu? Okay. Please wait.

Gonna power up with Katsu, right?

Oh right. There's katsu.

I still have some room.

Simmered Katsu! That's it.

Excuse me.

Yes.

Can I have an additional item of Simmered Katsu?

You'll still eat?

Please wait.

Simmered Katsu~!

Got it.

Next, let's try it with (Worcestershire-style) sauce.

It's a bit Okonomiyaki-ish.

All right...

A mysterious sauce with a rich flavor that you won't get tired of eating.

To think that a big shokudo is hiding in a place like this.

Beef stage... has come to a close. Man, it was awesome and delicious.

Here's Simmered Katsu.

Got it.

Here's your Simmered Katsu. Thanks for waiting.

[Simmered Katsu] Lots of vegetables is Yoshino's way! Eat this and win the future!

It's not Katsuni (usual name) but Ni-Katsu (simmered katsu).

Oh, it's good!

I just love pork katsu soaked in dashi soup.

Strong and gentle... Simmered Katsu is what a man should be.

It's rare to see chives in this. It feels like I got lucky.

Shiitake mushroom. It's so like this shop.

Here it is. Thank you for your patience.

Here's the Pork Katsu.

I asked for Chicken Katsu.

Dear, you've mistaken his order of Chicken Katsu to Pork Katsu.

Oh, sorry. I'll redo it.

Ah, wait... I'll have this.

Seems I've developed feelings for it.

Sorry about that. Thank you.

We're sorry.

It's okay.

Thank you so much.

No. Thanks as well.

Maybe it was because I ordered Simmered Katsu at the same time. Sorry.

Thanks.

I'm digging in.

All right. Let's make it Katsudon!

Oh, right...

Let's go rough and tough with our last dish.

Katsudon is still yummy.

Adding stamina plus katsu... it's an energy-giving meal!

Gulping down food and filling up my stomach, in such a shokudo.

For me, this is bliss.

I ate a lot!

That was a good lunch.

It wasn't wrong to fall in love at first sight from afar.

Once you meet, you will fall in love with its charm.

Thank you for this meal.

My satisfaction is as big as this signboard.

Yoshino Shokudo

I'll be back, for sure.

At times like this, all you need is this: Shimi Trail!

I'm glad I bought it. It's a lifesaver!

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

Teleplay by: TAGUCHI YOSHIHIRO

'Inogashira Goro' MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

The next time I come back... I'll attack their Chinese menu.

'Takahara' TABUCHI AKIHIRO (Indians) 'Laborer Customer' WAKI TOMOHIRO

'Okami' ISHIDA HIKARI

Opening Narration: NODA KEIICHI

No...

Maybe the Beef Curry Stir Fry or the Squid Chili...

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

Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS

But then... maybe I'll try the Pork Stamina.

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

Opening Narration Translation: DANBURI

Producers: KOMATSU YUKITOSHI KITAO KENTO YOSHIMI KENSHI

Chief Producer: SOBUE RINA

Directed by: IGAWA TAKASHI

In cooperation with: KYODO TV

A 2022 Production of: TV TOKYO

This drama is fiction

I'm the original author, Qusumi Masayuki.

"Kodoku no Gurume" Original Writer QUSUMI MASAYUKI

It's been a year since the last time, which makes this the 10th Season.

Season 10... on our tenth year, right? We're all surprised.

But well, we're doing our best, so please continue to support us.

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

FURATTO

Hashimoto Volume Narrator: UEKUSA TOMOKI (TV Tokyo Announcer)

For "Season 10", the first shop to be visited is this one: "Yoshino Shokudo".

Yoshino Shokudo

Excuse me. Cucumber with Walnut-Miso dressing.

Owner YOKOYAMA KOICHI-san

Okay.

Ham and Egg too.

And then...

Bottled beer... please.

Sure, okay.

It's the 10th year.

Thank you for your patience.

It's bottled beer.

I think... I forgot how to drink.

How does one drink this?

How's the taste, after a long time?

It's good.

Here's the Walnut Dressed Cucumber.

Whoa~, that's a lot.

Cucumber with Walnut-Miso Dressing

I think this is the first time I've seen this.

I'll try a bit.

It's a bit sweet...

But I guess the miso is giving it a sour taste.

It's delicious.

Ham & Egg

Next is this...

I love this kind of Shokudo-style of Ham and Egg.

It's soft-boiled. Nice~.

What did Qusumi-san see here?

I found a snack for under ¥400.

*crossbreed between the mallard and domestic duck Simmered Aigamo* and Winter Melon sounds good.

Simmered Aigamo and Winter Melon

And so, it was quickly ordered.

Winter melon and aigamo.

I thought it'd be served hot... it's cold.

It's like a cold dish.

The winter melon is delicious too. The seasoning is well-balanced.

It's awesome!

I want to stay here forever.

Featured Eatery: Yoshino Shokudo Kanagawa-ken, Sagamihara-shi, Midori-ku, Higashi Hashimoto 2 - 19 - 4

Yoshino Shokudo with an extensive menu and lively atmosphere.

When visiting, please check our program's website.

Next on "Kodoku no Gurume"...

Ep. 2: "Rendang and Nasi Goreng of Shirokanedai, Minato Ward, Tokyo."

Stay tuned for it.