Ep. 19: Ryotsu devises ambitious schemes to restore the standing of a struggling soba restaurant
Aired on December 8, 1996

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Following the publication of a scathing review by a dishonest food critic, a once-popular soba shop faces a severe decline in its reputation and business. In response to this setback, Ryotsu formulates a series of extravagant and unconventional strategies aimed at revitalizing the establishment. The narrative focuses on the efforts to counteract the negative publicity and restore the restaurant's former glory through these bold interventions. The storyline highlights the contrast between the critic's unfair assessment and the subsequent attempts to rehabilitate the venue's image through dramatic measures.
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