Ep. 26: Inamura explains his dietary restrictions to the Ina Gourmet Club members
Aired on May 8, 1989
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Shuji Itayama asks Yamaoka and Kurita to clarify why Inamura, a member of the Ina Gourmet Club, selects ingredients but refuses to eat. The pair interviews Inamura, discovering he is a knowledgeable connoisseur of Japanese and French cuisine who deeply loves his ailing wife. To test his resolve, Yamaoka hosts a club meeting at a Chinese restaurant and serves Fó tiào qiáng, a rich soup reputed to tempt even Buddha. Contrary to expectations, Inamura eats the dish enthusiastically. Kurita reveals she spoke with Inamura’s wife, confirming he promised to avoid restaurant meals until she recovers. Inamura admits the truth and apologizes to the group for his previous behavior.
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