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Ohara tasks candidates with preparing osechi to select Wakayoshiba's bride, favoring Sumiko's homemade dish.
Jan 8, 1991Oyakata, a yobidashi at the heya, requests President Ohara to select a suitable wife for sumo wrestler Wakayoshiba from three applicants. Ohara proposes that the candidates prepare osechi dishes to demonstrate their suitability. Sumiko Senkichi, the daughter of the heya's former yobidashi, harbors feelings for Wakayoshiba and receives assistance from Yamaoka to prepare sweet kuromame for her entry. While the other candidates present lavish osechi, Wakayoshiba prefers Sumiko's homemade version and petitions Oyakata for permission to marry her. Oyakata initially declines the request, but his wife intervenes, asserting that the couple is well-matched and compelling Oyakata to approve the union.
- 89EP 89
Ultimate versus Supreme Gyoza: The Spring of Gyoza
Jan 15, 1991Yoshiko Morisawa asks Kurita to assist her boss, Tsutomu Yamawaki, founder of an Oharu gyoza restaurant chain. Yamawaki prepares traditional gyoza using a recipe from his late wife, Oharu, but faces competitive pressure and seeks menu updates. Yamaoka offers to create the ultimate gyoza for him. While tasting food at competitor Mr. Chikada's Ipponyari restaurant, which offers 100 types of gyoza, Yamaoka meets Kaibara, who proposes creating the supreme gyoza. Meanwhile, Chikada berates Yamawaki for attempting to steal his ideas.
- 90EP 90
Yamaoka and Kaibara compete with boiled and steamed gyoza variations in a culinary showdown.
Jan 22, 1991Yamaoka recruits gyoza experts Okutsu and Fang to prepare boiled dumplings featuring flavorful wrappers without garlic. Fang enhances his dish with a black vinegar and sugar sauce. During the competition, Kaibara critiques traditional fried gyoza and presents steamed varieties with translucent rice flour skins, including leek, shrimp, and fish fillings. Yamaoka counters with boiled gyoza using wheat flour skins and meat and vegetable fillings. After initial praise, Yamaoka introduces a sweet brown sugar gyoza to balance the heavier flavors, resulting in a tie. Kaibara leaves in dissatisfaction, while Chikada and Yamawaki commit to improving their menus through further study.
- 91EP 91
Yamaoka and Kurita compete in a TV quiz show featuring food enthusiasts from various news outlets.
Jan 29, 1991Yamaoka and Kurita participate in a "Battle of Taste" television quiz against representatives from Teito News, Sports Times, and Shina Economics. Although Yamaoka is initially unenthusiastic and their team, Touzai, is in last place, he demonstrates extensive culinary knowledge to secure victory. He challenges the contestants by claiming the presented karasumi was harvested out of season and promises to create a superior product within a week. Yamaoka travels to Nagai Port in Kanagawa to source fresh surumeika, extracting and salting the livers. Upon presenting his dish a week later, the host and competitors praise the excellent flavor, leading them to reconsider their views on gourmet cuisine. The episode concludes with Kurita’s anger when Yamaoka reveals he exchanged their prize, two tickets to Europe, for cash.
- 92EP 92
Culture Department visits Ginyotei to help chef Nakazato regain confidence against rival Hiroy Murono.
Feb 5, 1991The Culture Department visits the affordable Ginyotei European restaurant for breaded oysters, only to find chef Nakazato depressed. He feels unable to compete with Hiroy Murono, the renowned owner of Restaurant Che Murono, who also hails from Sendai. Yamaoka visits Che Murono to sample the French-inspired cuisine, ordering raw oysters and bringing his own nihonshu instead of the house wine. When Murono objects, Yamaoka insists they dine together to test his palate. He demonstrates that nihonshu pairs better with raw oysters than French wines, which contain organic acid and salt that clash with the seafood. Impressed by the flavor combination after tasting Ginyotei’s breaded oysters, Murono helps restore Nakazato’s confidence.
- 93EP 93
Tanaka and Yamaoka persuade reluctant filmmaker Fusamoto to taste shark dishes in Hiroshima.
Feb 12, 1991Following a documentary by filmmaker Mr. Fusamoto, Mr. Tanaka suggests a feature film, but Fusamoto declines due to his dislike of Tanaka. Yamaoka observes that Fusamoto rejects many items, including exotic foods. To challenge this pickiness, Yamaoka encourages Fusamoto to sample rays and sharks. They first try jellied shark at a street cart, but Fusamoto dislikes the ammonia scent. Accompanied by Weekly Times journalists, they visit the Australia Fair in Osaka Hiroshima to eat Japanese bullhead shark with orange sauce. In the hills behind Hiroshima, they consume traditional local shark dishes, which were historically preserved for transport. Impressed by the cuisine, Fusamoto and the journalists agree that the next Ultimate VS Supreme menu challenge will focus on rays.
- 94EP 94
Kaibara and Yamaoka compete with ray dishes using borrowed plates in a tied challenge
Feb 19, 1991Kaibara and Yamaoka prepare for the Ultimate VS Supreme menu challenge by borrowing dark green glazed plates from Touyama to showcase the white flesh of rays. Kaibara opts for a French style, while Yamaoka chooses a European approach. During the dinner, Kaibara serves ray flesh cooked with vinegar, which gains popularity, followed by Yamaoka presenting a dish using the ray's fin. The judges argue over the merits of each creation until film director Fusamoto interrupts, stating he now believes rays and sharks can be delicious. Touyama declares the challenge a tie but fails to persuade Kaibara and Yamaoka to reconcile their differences.
- 95EP 95
Yamaoka helps Koizumi with his son Norio using a bar visit and porridge recipe
Feb 26, 1991Editor-in-chief Koizumi asks former delinquent Yamaoka to guide his son Norio, a junior high student neglecting exams for drinking and trouble. Yamaoka takes Norio to a bar where intimidating men and Inspector Nakamatsu discuss illegal drugs, frightening Norio into fleeing. Kurita suggests Norio’s rebellion stems from feeling neglected. Norio eventually returns to his studies. His mother brings him a meal prepared by his father, featuring rice porridge traditionally eaten by candidates for the Chinese Imperial examination. Upon returning the empty tray, Norio asks his father to prepare the porridge again, signaling reconciliation. Koizumi later thanks Yamaoka for the recipe at work.
- 96EP 96
Yamaoka orchestrates a prank involving spicy food to expose Hiyama's lack of composure.
Mar 5, 1991Tomii suffers embarrassment after reacting to a rat in a subway, leading HR director Hiyama to reprimand him and threaten the Ultimate Menu project. Yamaoka attempts to cheer Tomii up but inadvertently supports Hiyama's decision. Seeking revenge, Yamaoka consults director Ohara and leverages an invitation from Mr Black to Mr Hassho's Edo-themed performance for inspiration. During a formal dinner, Yamaoka serves a scalding spring onion and tuna hot pot. Ohara tricks Hiyama into biting a hot stem, causing pain. Tomii dramatically throws himself on the floor, feigning a severe reaction to save Hiyama from public humiliation. Hiyama later realizes the scheme, attacks Yamaoka in rage, but eventually joins in the laughter at Mr Black's show.
- 97EP 97
Touzai staff help Hakodate grandmother sell 300kg of squid for granddaughter's wedding
Mar 12, 1991An elderly woman from Hakodate is struck by a car while attempting to sell squid at the Touzai offices. She requires funds for her orphaned granddaughter's wedding and has brought 300kg of product. Inspector Nakamatsu, Yamaoka, and other staff members wish to assist, but General Affairs Manager Iikura blocks sales in the company market due to his dislike of squid. Yamaoka challenges Iikura to taste the seafood or resign. After enjoying fresh squid sashimi and soy sauce marinated squid, Iikura changes his mind. He permits the sale at the company market, allowing Yamaoka to retain his position while helping the grandmother achieve her financial goal.
- 98EP 98
Tayama challenges Kurita and Yamaoka to prove their culinary expertise at the Dainichi Hotel.
Mar 19, 1991Soichi Tayama invites college friend Kurita to his father's Dainichi Hotel restaurant, where he is smitten with her. Tayama arranges for Kurita and Yamaoka to evaluate the establishment for Touzai News, joining them with food critic Takehara. Takehara claims that Kurita and Yamaoka are too young to create the Ultimate Menu, asserting that appreciating fine food requires three generations. This remark is a ploy by Tayama to demoralize Kurita. However, the duo correctly identifies five different raw meats and discovers that two complex sauces were mixed up by kitchen staff, resulting in identical plates. Takehara apologizes for his rudeness. The following day, Tayama offers Kurita flowers and requests another dinner, but she declines his invitation.
- 99EP 99
Dainippon TV cafeteria food contest features Aikawa's winning potato korokke recipe
Apr 23, 1991Dainippon TV organizes a cafeteria food competition requiring korokke entries. Mr. Black seeks to understand the rakugo story "Parting From My Children" regarding a divorced couple. Cafeteria chef Aikawa encounters his son Takashi, mirroring the tale. Despite creating flavorful variants, Aikawa follows Yamaoka's advice to submit his standard potato and meat korokke. This simple dish wins against twenty other cafeterias. Takashi persuades his mother to watch the broadcast, where she recognizes Aikawa's dedication and reconciles with him. Observing this family interaction, Black gains the insight needed to perform the rakugo story successfully on stage.
- 100EP 100
Ashida confronts his wastefulness after a lavish meal funded by his ex-girlfriend Nobuko.
Apr 30, 1991Kurita and Yamaoka dine at an upscale French restaurant with Sushimoto's Ms. Natsuko and Mr. Kitao. Yasutaka Ashida, an old friend of Kitao, arrives and sends expensive wine, leading Kitao to call him a spendthrift. Ashida's former girlfriend, Nobuko Kanichi, comes with money, but Ashida slaps her when she reveals her father will stop funding him. Kitao explains Ashida was rejected for a wealthier man. Suspecting Ashida is acting out, Yamaoka arranges a dinner hosted by Nobuko. Ashida is served luxurious Japanese food involving significant waste, such as tai skin and bluefin tuna belly. This extravagance makes him realize his selfishness since his previous partner left him. He decides to return to the family restaurant business and reunites with Nobuko.
- 101EP 101
Tomii's son refuses a race, prompting Yamaoka to help bullied Masashi through a shared meal.
May 7, 1991Deputy Director Tomii’s son Hitoshi refuses to attend a school field trip because his parents must participate in a race. Tomii coerces Yamaoka and Kurita to impersonate Hitoshi’s parents for the day. At school, Yamaoka observes Masashi being bullied by classmates who mock him as a bean sprout, while Hitoshi watches passively. Yamaoka volunteers to run alongside Masashi, and Kurita runs with Hitoshi; the pair wins the race. Later, Hitoshi asks for Yamaoka’s assistance because Masashi continues to face harassment. The next day, Yamaoka serves the students a lunch featuring bean sprouts, fried eggs, and an imitation shark fin soup. Although initially hesitant, the children enjoy the meal. Yamaoka then explains that Masashi spent considerable time manually trimming the sprouts to improve their taste, which shifts the students' perspective and reduces their hostility toward him.
- 102EP 102
Yamaoka introduces American journalist Arthur Brown to donburi and Italian writer Anna Marina to norimaki.
May 21, 1991Mr. Black asks Yamaoka for lunch ideas for a magazine article on Japan, leading to a donburi recommendation. American journalist Arthur Brown visits Japan, and Yamaoka shows him various donburi restaurants featuring tempura, chicken, and tuna sashimi toppings. Brown praises donburi as the heart of Japan. He then meets Italian writer Anna Marina, who arrived to study martial arts and argues that norimaki better represents Japanese culture. She demands Yamaoka take them to the best norimaki spots, leading to Ms. Natsuko’s sushi restaurant. Natsuko serves diverse norimaki rolls, which Brown eats enthusiastically. Initially unimpressed, Brown undergoes a blind taste test with wasabi maki. The strong flavor convinces him that norimaki encapsulates Japanese culture, and he agrees to let Marina write her article for his magazine.
- 103EP 103
Yamaoka and Kurita investigate international dining trends while facing Sakurada's skepticism.
May 28, 1991Prompted 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.
- 104EP 104
Yamaoka helps Norio Tsugawa revive his declining tempura restaurant Ginya with a new tsukemono menu.
Jun 4, 1991Mr. Okaboshi brings Yamaoka and Kurita to Ginya, a tempura restaurant owned by Norio Tsugawa. Business has suffered since Norio assumed control after his father’s death. Yasuichi Kawanishi, a playwright and gourmet, criticizes the current quality. Yamaoka defends the food but notes unrealistic expectations. He advises Norio to craft a unique nukadoko using high-quality, unfertilized rice bran for pickling vegetables. Norio implements this change, and Yamaoka invites Ohara and Kawanishi to taste the updated menu featuring the new tsukemono. The guests are highly impressed. Yamaoka explains that while the tempura matched the father’s standard, the enhanced pickles were necessary for acceptance. The strategy succeeds, and customers return to Ginya.
- 105EP 105
Shin faces Kizaki in a pasta duel to prove his culinary superiority and retain his wife and restaurant.
Jun 11, 1991Yamaoka and Kurita meet Shin, a skilled cook, in a park. Kurita discovers Shin is Nobuyasu Yoshimura, who left his family years ago. Shin explains he and rival chef Kizaki studied in Italy for five years under a restaurant owner who promised his daughter Kumiko and the business to the better chef. The owner died after two years, allowing Shin to return, marry Kumiko, and take over. Now Kizaki has returned to challenge Shin. Feeling inadequate due to his pasta specialization, Shin receives help from Yamaoka. They arrange a competition in the Touzai kitchen. Kizaki prepares an impressive veal dish, but Shin serves a maccheroni filled with various meats. Kizaki acknowledges defeat, conceding that Shin is the superior chef.
- 106EP 106
Chef Terasugi reunites with former lover Sabine after a decade apart.
Jun 18, 1991Head chef Yoshio Terasugi prepares a dinner for Touzai News staff on a German luxury cruise. He recounts his past training under Ernest Muhler in Yokohama, his engagement to Muhler’s daughter Sabine, and a fatal fight with a blackmailer that resulted in a 10-year prison sentence. Upon release, Terasugi studied cooking in Germany. Yamaoka and Kurita confirm that Hansa still operates with Sabine as owner, though the menu lacks mushroom soup and potato pancakes. Yamaoka arranges a meeting, revealing Sabine removed these dishes because they reminded her of Terasugi. She awaits his return to cook them again. Through Yamaoka’s intervention, the former lovers are happily reunited after their long separation.
- 107EP 107
Yamaoka prepares a special dish using small abalone to help artist Ginko Kiyotani recover his memory.
Jun 25, 1991Artist Ginko Kiyotani undergoes surgery for a cerebral hemorrhage, prompting his friend Mr. Kyogoku to worry about his mental state. Kyogoku reveals that Kiyotani mentioned cooking "sea pine mushroom rice" before collapsing, insisting it surpassed matsutake, though neither he nor Yamaoka recognized the ingredient. Yamaoka travels to Hayama, where Kiyotani used to fish, and learns the recipe relies on small abalone clams harvested in the Shōnan region during summer. He prepares the dish following the local Shōnan method and serves it to Kiyotani. The familiar taste successfully triggers a memory recovery, allowing the artist to resume painting.
- 108EP 108
Kurita and Yamaoka help two children whose mother disappeared after her husband's death.
Jul 2, 1991Tamayo, Kurita's grandmother, pressures Kurita to find a husband, making him relieved when Yamaoka calls for assistance. Yamaoka had encountered two young children whose mother vanished days prior, leaving them alone. The landlord informed him of this situation. Through Tamayo Kurita's connections, the children are placed in Mr Hatanaka's cram school. They later run away after refusing to eat umeboshi, leading Hatanaka to believe he was too harsh. Kurita and Yamaoka search the neighborhood and eventually locate the children, returning them to their apartment. Yamaoka discovers umeboshi pickled by their mother, noting its superior quality compared to store-bought versions. The mother then returns, explaining that she had struggled with unemployment and suicidal thoughts following her husband's death but chose to come back. Later, Yamaoka and Kurita learn she began working at Hatanaka's school and wonder about the children's well-being.
- 109EP 109
Toji and Water
Jul 9, 1991Yamaoka and Kurita meet Inspector Nakamatsu while observing a dispute between Tooru Kiyama and Hōji Kinno. Kinno hired Kiyama, a brew master, in Niigata to improve his brewery’s poor reputation, but Kiyama left for Tokyo after becoming angry. The conflict arises because Kinno drank tap water and used plastic containers on the train, which Kiyama viewed as a lack of water quality awareness essential for sake brewing. Yamaoka invites Kinno’s older brother, who manages the brewing, to perform a water taste test. After the brother correctly identifies the water source used in a high-quality sake, Kiyama is convinced of their expertise and agrees to work for the company.
- 110EP 110
Yamaoka helps Ryoko make mackerel sushi using Kagoshima black vinegar
Jun 16, 1991Yamaoka and the culture division visit Kyoto for the Gion festival, enjoying botan hamo before buying blue mackerel sushi for Mr. Tojin’s wife, Ryoko. The group eats half the sushi on the train, leaving only enough for Ryoko to replace. Her attempt fails because she uses distilled vinegar, causing Mr. Tojin to fall ill. Yamaoka identifies the preservation error and travels with Ryoko and Kurita to Kagoshima. There, master maker Takenoshina demonstrates traditional kurozu production, explaining how sun warmth aids fermentation in outdoor pots. Returning to Tokyo, Yamaoka teaches Ryoko his specific method for preparing mackerel sushi, involving filleting, pickling, rice addition, kombu rolling, and slicing. Ryoko successfully prepares a new batch, which Mr. Tojin enjoys, forgiving her earlier mistake.
- 111EP 111
Kichi confronts his artistic failures and decides to master culinary arts at Shibahama.
Jun 23, 1991Kichi, heir to the century-old Shibahama restaurant in Kanda, ignores family duties for art. Ohara sends Yamaoka and Kurita to evaluate the food for the Ultimate Menu and investigate the owner's reluctance to transfer control. The elderly owner serves sea goblin, highlighting distinct preparations for skin and flesh. Kichi invites Touzai New to his exhibition, prompting Ohara to send the pair. Yamaoka criticizes Kichi’s fish paintings, arguing they lack culinary merit, and uses Shibahama chefs as judges to prove his point. Disillusioned by this critique, Kichi destroys his artwork. He then shifts his focus entirely to developing his cooking skills, abandoning his previous artistic pursuits in favor of the family business legacy.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Oishinbo have?
- Oishinbo has 136 episodes.
- When did Oishinbo come out?
- Oishinbo came out in 1988.
- Which studio made Oishinbo?
- Oishinbo was produced by Shin-Ei Animation.
- Who directed Oishinbo?
- Oishinbo was directed by Yoshio Takeuchi.
- Is Oishinbo finished?
- Current status of Oishinbo: Finished.