Ep. 103: Yamaoka and Kurita investigate international dining trends while facing Sakurada's skepticism.

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Prompted by Japan's rising economy, Yamaoka and Kurita plan an article on international restaurants. They propose collaborating with critic Sakurada, who dismisses the idea as pointless. He challenges them to verify the value of the Ultimate Menu by dining at foreign establishments. The journalists observe that patrons prioritize wealth display over food quality but decide to proceed. Sakurada complains to President Ohara, leading Yamaoka to invite him to a temple breakfast featuring porridge, takuan, and goma tofu. Impressed by the simple meal, Sakurada agrees to collaborate. Ohara rewards the journalists with a reservation at an extravagant international restaurant, much to their horror.