Original subtitles

For a while, I wondered what's gonna happen because of my workload...

But somehow, I managed to pass the peak.

One week left in this year.

Just one more step to go.

Kojimachi, Chiyoda Ward

Thank you as always. I've decided to go with this one.

Goro-san, you sure get things done fast.

Did you look at it? You didn't say that because you wanted to get it over with, did you?

Of course not...

You see, I trust your judgment, and first of all...

My motto is to "Try to believe".

Doing things as you see fit, as always.

Are you okay doing it that way? Looks like the number of your employees has increased.

The young ones have been very energetic lately, and they're all excellent, really.

Are you cleaning up?

Yeah, sorry for the mess.

It's the last business day of the year.

I guess many companies are are finishing up and closing their business for today.

Can I help you, Nishimura?

May I interrupt for a minute?

Sure.

Excuse me.

We're done anyway with the meeting just now.

It's this one...

Is it really okay to throw it away?

Oh, sorry. This one shouldn't be thrown out.

Thanks, you're sharp as always, Nishimura. Always our lifesaver!

I appreciate the kind words.

Thanks.

I'll be returning this.

Excuse me, can I also have a minute?

Sure, sure.

I've already ordered alcohol but how many servings of sushi should I order?

5 peo-... no...

For 10 people.

Regular? Or special?

Special.

Yes sir!

Sounds like it's going well.

What is?

Oh, it's nothing.

Then, I'll be going.

How about you? Up to when will you be working this year?

I have an event at Tsukiji on the 29th, and that would be the last one.

You sure work hard~.

It's just right for self-employed people like us to be busy.

I know that feeling.

There is nothing scarier than free time.

Having three days off from New Year's Eve is enough.

You said it.

I'm fine here.

Please have your "job-well-done" party with special sushi, without any worries.

Oh, you heard huh.

Tha~nks!

Let's clean up and finish quickly...

And then it's party ti~me!!

With special sushi!

Spe-cial su-shi!

Oh yeah, spe-cial su-shi!

It's feeling like the end of the year.

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 actual 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

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

Episode 12: "Italian Restaurant Meatloaf of Kojimachi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo"

SUBTITLES BY WABI-SABI SUBS

Even though it's the 23rd, there is no Christmas mood here.

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

It's the same usual office vibe.

Japan is doing well because there are people who are working steadily like this.

It's exactly lunch break.

I, too, am a man who works steadily. Therefore...

I am... hungry!

Okay, let's go look for a shop.

I'm gonna join the lunch race!

If I'm saving sushi for the end of my work this year, where is my goal for today?

O-Soba

Oh, this one looks good.

But I'll be eating soba on New Year's Eve...

Would I like to have a Christmas-ish meal?

That means western food then...

Yeah, I'm starting to be in the mood for that!

Bangkok PONY SHOKUDO

Bangkok...

Thai food...

Ethnic isn't western food.

Oh, looks like a western-style restaurant.

Oh, it's Indian food.

Not yet.

Shouldn't they be here?

Yakiniku...

Szechuan cuisine... Hmm, there's none?

Italian Cuisine LA TAVERNA

Italian (cuisine)... Taverna (sounds like "Do not eat"), No no, I do want to eat.

"Beef steak"... "Pork Cutlet Milanese-style"

Today's Special Lunch Beef Steak Pork Cutlet Milanese style

Sounds good.

Exactly the western food I'm looking for.

If I recall correctly, "taverna" is Italian for "shokudo".

Let's go in!

Its Christmas colors are calling my name.

It's indeed Italian.

This storefront... No doubt about it!

Okay, what shall it be today?

I thought I'd have the meat loaf but make it Lunch Set B.

A?

Got it. Lunch B, right? Okay.

Then for me... A.

Somehow, well...

Rice? Or Bread. Which one?

Rice.

Rice.

Then, me too.

Okay, got it.

Both rice...

Party of one?

This way please.

Really?

I guess I'm a bit of a ditz too.

Right..

Tell me if you're ready to order.

Okay then, please wait for your food.

1 Lunch A! 1 Lunch B!

Good variety!

Both with rice.

Got it.

Spaghetti

Wah! It's "spaghetti" written in katakana instead of "pasta"...

I'm sure Showa men will react to this.

Oil-based...

Tomato-based. I'm liking it so far.

Cream-Based

Carbonara... they also have that style.

I'm also weak when it comes to the words "meat sauce".

"Vongole (Bianco)."

Really~? Squid ink spaghetti is called "Nero".

I think I still prefer tomato-based.

"Arrabbiata", "pescatore"...

"Mayonnaise"!

Mayonnaise Mischiare

A multiplication of spaghetti and mayonnaise...

So hard to resist!

Thank you for your patience.

Here's the Carbonara.

Thank you.

Beef Shavings Steak Special Meat Loaf Teriyaki-Style Chicken Served with Butter Rice and Spaghetti

"Special meat loaf". It appeared out of the blue!

Butter rice. Oh dear.

My mouth is now craving for butter.

Thank you for waiting.

Here is Shrimp Doria, half serving.

Thank you.

Take your time.

What was that? Half doria?

Found the doria.

It's this one.

Half Set A set that cuts the amount in half, with added salad, dessert, or drink. (Spaghetti • Risotto • Gratin)

Oh I see, there's a half set.

Hi~.

Oh, good day.

Why hello~!

Hello. Large serving of Nero, please.

Today, you'll have large order of Nero? Okay.

As for dessert...

You really like sweets, don't you?

You're a Sweets Boy?

No, not really. I'll have...

Tiramisu.

Tiramisu. Please this way.

Yes!

Nero, large!

Okay!

You have a hearty appetite, despite having a small frame, huh.

Our large servings are said to be quite large.

I'm a hard worker so I'm hungry.

Oh, you said it.

Well, it's good to eat a lot...

But don't doze off at work, okay?

Mama, enough talk, and please get those to the kitchen.

Oh, yes yes!

Many seem to become fans of Mama, and become regulars.

Besides, you can eat spaghetti and steak lunch here for ¥1000.

Maybe I'll go with that...

But I shouldn't be saying such a thing so carefreely.

⟰ ⟰ ⟰ HALF *Half of Regular Serving (With Mini Salad, Drink or Dessert) MEDIUM Serving (With Salad) Quite a Lot!! REGULAR *Lunch Only LARGE SERVING (¥250)

Okay!

Let's go with that.

Excuse me.

Yes. What would like to have, sir?

I'll have the Meat Loaf, half.

May I explain first? For our half set...

...you can choose from 3 kinds: large salad, mini salad with dessert, and mini salad with a drink.

Then, I choose no. 3...

Wi~th hot coffee please.

Yes, coming right up.

Here's the set with soup.

Thank you.

Meat Loaf, half 1.

Yep, got it.

First half, second half, it'll be a double attack!

First, check out the first half, and go from there.

Next is Lunch B.

We're done.

Take your time.

Thanks, we're done.

Please pay here.

For Lunch C, it's ¥900. Yours is ¥1000.

Mine's C, right?

Thank you.

We enjoyed the meal.

Thank you.

Here it is. Thanks.

Here's ¥100 change.

It was delicious. Thank you.

Yes, please come again.

It's cozy, like a popular shokudo.

It feels like a familiar shop you often visited.

The salad please.

Got it, thanks.

The salad from the half set...

And Lunch Soup.

[Consomme Soup & Mini Salad (French Dressing)]

I humbly receive.

Ah, so good!

This restaurant is an absolute hit.

I like sipping soup like this.

Mini salad. Good and proper.

A restaurant that serves delicious lunch deserves national commendation.

Good day. This way please.

Oh, hello.

So you eat here, huh?

Yeah.

Okay, thank you for waiting.

Nero, large serving.

Thanks.

Please, take your time and enjoy your food.

Wah~, it's a black mountain range!

Could that be...

Thank you for waiting. Here's Meat Loaf, Half.

[Meat Loaf (Half) with Butter Rice & Spaghetti] A La Taverna Specialty It's pasta-tively a hit!

Oh this is what I call a chunk of meat!

It's meat loaf with a manly spirit.

I realize it now. That this is the one I've been wanting to eat today.

This feeling of fullness... Mm~...

The meat is delicious too but, you can't disregard the mushroom-rich sauce...

Look at this yellow color...

Yeah, this is it!

It's been a long time since I encountered this taste.

One shouldn't call this a side dish.

It's spaghetti.

Italian restaurant is really going all out.

This combination, I have no words.

This one hits me right through my Western food belly.

Here's your change.

Thanks, we enjoyed it.

The food was great.

Thank you!

Please come again.

Thank you for coming.

King oyster mushrooms?

This is really good.

A kid's lunch for grown-ups.

I'm brimming with excitement right now.

My heart is in high spirits.

The scent of butter escapes from my mouth through the nose.

A sweet and salty bliss.

An Uncle's lunch.

I want to eat this again.

Most definitely.

Oh, your bill, right?

Yes please.

That'll be ¥900.

You didn't forget anything?

I'm fine.

You sure? This time of the year, lots of people leave behind their stuff like scarves and such.

Like yesterday, too...

Under the seat cushion I made...

I found a scarf left by a customer...

I ran after him but couldn't find him at all...

Is that so...

On top of that, I ran suddenly so my back hurts today...

I'm so sorry.

Would you like to order?

Spaghetti Mischiare, half please.

Okay.

Which set would you like?

The mini salad with dessert set.

And I'll take the Creme Brulee please.

Yes, I got your orders.

[Spaghetti Mischiare (Half)] Garlic x Mayonnaise A heretical menu that goes beyond peperon!

For my second half...

It's this one for the win!

My 2nd dish of mini salad.

That makes it a regular sized salad.

This is so good!

It's a nostalgic taste even though it's the first time I'm having it.

The mayo taste is delightful.

It's like Kansai-style Italian shrimp yakisoba.

I'm liking this naughty flavor!

The relaxing feeling of avocado is nice too!

I'm sure Italians will like this as well.

Garlic, mayo, shrimp, avocado make up a delicious bunch of friends playing together.

It's like the Christmas party I went to with my cousins when I was a kid.

The sourness of the dressing accelerates my appetite once more.

Here's your Meat Loaf, regular.

Yes, thank you.

Oh~ It's the Ayers Rock of meats.

Hello.

Why hello!

I brought my subordinates with me.

Hi.

Hello.

Please, right this way.

The decision to have the Mischiare for my second half is spot on.

My half and half strategy was a great success!

If this were the World Cup, I feel like I'm going to win 3-0.

Italian restaurant, La Taverna. It deserves a "bravo".

[Creme Brulee] A La Taverna Specialty I am longing for your charm

It cracked.

Delectable custard.

The sweetness of burnt sugar is the best.

Everything you eat here is delicious.

You should eat here more and more from now on.

Yes.

Sugiyama-kun, who was always complaining about the company...

...has become a great boss, huh.

Please don't embarrass me.

Originally, when Sugiyama-kun became the manager...

...I was shocked!

Please stop it.

Hey Boss, did something happen?

No, nothing.

She's been encouraging those who work in Kojimachi...

...empowering them...

Thanks to you, we reached our 45th anniversary

...for forty-five years huh.

That was a nice Christmas cake.

It was a great dessert. Thank you.

Thanks for the food.

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

Teleplay by: TAGUCHI YOSHIHIRO

It's good, right?

'Inogashira Goro' MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

It's delicious.

'Nagai Kenta' KURODA DAISUKE 'Daughter' NAKAZAWA AZUSA

'Mama' MAEDA BIBARI 'As Himself' QUSUMI MASAYUKI

Please tell us stories of Manager Sugiyama during his younger days.

'Komori Hiroshi' IWAMATSU RYO

Opening Narration: NODA KEIICHI

Sugiyama-kun would always order large servings.

Opening CG: GASP

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

He would eat anything.

Opening Theme Song: "NAMIDA NO HUNGRY ROAD" Composition: QUSUMI MASAYUKI Ending Theme Song: "GORO'S 12PM" Composition: QUSUMI MASAYUKI Vocals: DENMI

Hey, Mama!

Oh, yes ma'm.

Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

Please excuse me.

Would you like some water?

Opening Narration Translation: DANBURI

Oh, yes thanks.

Producers: KOMATSU YUKITOSHI KITAO KENTO YOSHIMI KENSHI

Yes please.

Oh thanks.

Chief Producer: SOBUE RINA

Directed by: KITABATA RYUICHI

In cooperation with: KYODO TV

A 2022 Production of: TV TOKYO

29th December Tsukiji Outer Market

Thanks for waiting. Here you are.

Yes, thank you.

Huh? I think I've seen him somewhere before.

Or is it my imagination?

It is huge after all, when the legs are attached

This is your last working day for the year, right?

Yes, that's right.

Then, you'll have a relaxing end of the year huh?

Well I guess so.

Will you be going on a trip?

No, I have no plans.

I see.

Then, you'll be lazing around at home starting tomorrow.

Yeah.

That's nice.

However...

Isn't it boring to stay home alone all through out?

I would get bored if it were me.

I've got something to tell you.

Goro-chan...

No, no...

Come with me. Just for a while...

No way, no way!

Please!

There's no way I'd do such a thing...

Then, I have no one to ask but you so please!

No, Komori-san, please raise your head.

So will you do it?

No I won't...

Please, you're the only one!

No, really, please not me! I can't!

It's embarrassing!

E~i! Since it has come to this, let's just get on with it!

I get to go anywhere.

First go to Oarai. Then get on board the ferry...

...to Hokkaido!

Eh! I did really want to go to Hokkaido.

Why does this kind of thing happens to me every New Year's Eve?

This drama is fiction

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

FURATTO Kojimachi Volume Narrator: UEKUSA TOMOKI (TV Tokyo Announcer)

The shop this time, is near Kojimachi Station in Chiyoda Ward...

..."La Taverna".

Italian Cuisine LA TAVERNA

"Kodoku no Gurume" Original Writer QUSUMI MASAYUKI

Though there's so many items, I'm "taberuna/tavern (not to eat)" them.

Qusumi-san's Order: • Sparkling Wine • Marinated Eggplant with Anchovy Flavor • Green Salad with • Fresh Mushrooms • Peperoncino

Let's eat the dishes we want to eat at La Taverna.

This is sparkling wine, right?

Owner (Mama) YAMAMOTO NORIKO-san

That's right.

I see.

Thank you for the order.

This is Ginger Ale, isn't it?

A Grown-Up's Ginger Ale

This is Marinated Eggplant. Thank you for the order. Enjo~y.

Marinated Eggplant with Anchovy Flavor

This is like the first time I've had this.

Marinated Eggplant...

I will... eat it with this...

Qusumi-san is unsure of the knife and fork but takes them into his mouth.

I like this!

It seems I've never seen it made like this before.

This is very good.

Oh, thank you so much.

This eggplant was sliced very thinly.

The garlic on top of it is also very thin.

That's right. You see...

It's been our bestseller for 45 years.

So after all...

After all... I hit the right one.

Lots of people here like it the most.

Is that so? They like this one the most.

I hit the right one!

Green Salad with Fresh Mushrooms

Next is Green Salad with Fresh Mushrooms.

This is good.

I like the dressing.

I think I will order this and this when I come here. Next time.

Here's Peperoncino, enjoy.

Wow!

Peperoncino

It has a very straightforward way...

...of showing whole chili peppers.

Quite a large volume too.

And they did not hold back on the garlic too.

Just the right flavor, this Peperoncino.

Like everyday, casual clothes...

...sandals, and setta (leather soled sandals)...

We wanted people feel free to wear such things

...originally, from the start.

I see.

I think it's nice.

Isn't it?

Maybe I'll wear setta next time.

I'll just have to buy some setta.

Warm and friendly Italian cuisine, La Taverna.

Featured Eatery: LA TAVERNA Tōkyō-to, Chiyoda-ku, Rokuban-chō 1-1, Onda Bldg 2F

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