Grand Maison Tokyo (2019) s01e02 Episode Script

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DAY OF THE JAPAN-US SUMMIT LUNCH
-Shohei, where are the nuts?
-They're gone!
Three years ago at the summit
was an incident allergic ingredients
The chef ruined an important meeting.
Obana is a disgrace to Japan.
Who did it? What was added?
Let's create the best
grand maison in the world.
I'll make sure you earn those stars.
-Will you join me?
-Is Mr. Kyono important?
He's essential for our restaurant.
I've come to take Mr. Kyono from you.
It's not because of you.
Ms. Rinko paid off the debt.
I'm going to work for her now.
Hayami Rinko's restaurant
Grand Maison Tokyo
will be the new three-star
French restaurant.
THREE YEARS AGO
PARIS, FRANCE
Did you think this through?
O-Of course.
So much so that I'm sick of eggplants.
Did you think about it
when you woke up, ate, left work,
talked to women and even in your sleep?
Have you given everything you have
and thought this through?
Can you really serve this for lunch?
-Are you okay with that?
-But
-Do it like your life depends on it!
-Obana!
Enjoy your special meal.
This is a salad using leftover eggplant.
I thought it was okay.
He's anxious because
he's only had two stars for a while now.
He doesn't listen to people's opinions
and takes it out on subordinates.
He's the worst.
I knew that this wasn't good enough.
But I can't be like Obana.
He's special.
Hayami Rinko's restaurant
Grand Maison Tokyo
will be the new three-star
French restaurant.
A warehouse in Meguro?
Yes, they've rented an old warehouse
and plan to open a 30-seat restaurant.
Since high-end French is risky,
it'll probably be a bistro.
It'll be worlds apart from our place.
No, Obana will definitely aim for stars.
He'll aim for three stars to surpass me.
You have a good sense of humor.
Obana is finished.
What can he do now?
Fifty million
We need 50 million yen to open.
-Serita.
-Yes?
You can eat now.
All right!
This won't do.
Delicious!
Serita, are you really sure?
I can't pay you because
we don't know when we'll get the funds.
I consider it studying.
What kind of meat is this?
Lamb.
Oh, I know the difference
between lamb and mutton.
Okay, which is which? What's mutton?
Just a moment.
As expected, there's a limit
to what I can do with such a poor kitchen.
-The fire is too weak.
-But you know
Why only use premium ingredients
for developing dishes?
You can't make good food
without good ingredients.
But only using luxury ingredients
from France is conservative.
Will you draw on plates with sauce, too?
Your way of thinking is Rococo.
Are you calling me old?
I studied the latest cuisine in Paris.
You're old. Trends changed
while you were hiding from creditors.
-You're behind the times.
-I'm thirsty.
That's enough.
I'll figure out the menu on my own.
You really don't listen.
We'll go bankrupt before that happens!
Kyono said he would
come up with the money somehow.
Oh, hey.
-Welcome back.
-Thanks.
Roti made with lamb.
Right! Lamb is a young sheep.
And mutton is an adult sheep.
Want some, Mr. Kyono?
I'm fine. It's better for you
to eat so you can learn.
Thank you.
Mr. Kyono, how did it go?
No good. Even Aoba Bank refused.
What's taking you so long?
It was so easy
when we opened Escofille in Paris.
The situation is different now.
Is there a problem?
-No, not really
-What?
Tell us. We can't have
a good restaurant without honesty.
That's right, please tell us everything.
Actually
To open a fine French restaurant,
they needed the name of a famous chef.
-Obana Natsuki.
-As if I could give them your name.
I suppose my name isn't good enough
Sorry, I did talk about your achievements
If only you were more famous
If I were famous, I wouldn't work with
an old chef called the disgrace of Japan.
-What?
-Old man.
What's the disgrace of Japan?
-Serita, clean up after you eat.
-What will you do?
She's taking on your debt, right?
We're running out of time, too.
I'll make it work.
What will you do?
I'll bring in a famous chef.
I had no idea he was this popular
His videos became popular
and publishers noticed him.
-It's his third book already.
-"The Prince of Video Recipes"?
But these are very interesting.
Simple combinations but well thought out.
Right? Aizawa has always been good
at combining ingredients.
Right? Even you relied on him often.
Not really
Next, please.
SIMPLE 500 YEN RECIPES
Thank you.
As if you could get three stars
with just 500 yen
Should I call security?
Hello, I'm back.
Sorry, we're not here to interfere.
Mr. Kyono, what's this?
Well A lot happened.
I came to ask you a favor.
I won't do it!
What if I told everyone
that three years ago,
this prince worked at a notorious place
that caused a huge incident?
Are you threatening me
with your own mistake?
-Let's grab a meal after this.
-I have another appointment.
-Is it a woman?
-Oui.
Sign the book already.
Thank you.
-Dad!
-Come here! Hi!
Is she your daughter?
-Amelie! Amelie, right?
-You know her?
She visited Escofille.
Do you remember me?
Maybe you were too young to remember.
Amelie, they're Dad's friends. Say hello.
Hello.
I have to pick her up every day,
so I can't join your restaurant. Got it?
You liked raspberry jelly, right?
So you do remember.
You used to eat it with red sauce
smeared all over your mouth.
Who here wants to do that again?
Want me to make it for you?
-Really?
-Yeah.
Only if you take us to your home.
Dad, is that okay?
What?
It's the first time since elementary
school that my son brought friends home.
Sorry for the mess.
No problem, excuse me.
The kitchen is nice!
Fitting for the Prince of Video Recipes.
It's amazing!
I renovated it for work.
Do you use this for making recipes?
Yes, sort of.
He's always making something
late into the night.
He seems to be working harder than before.
This is the camera Is it recording?
So this is how you film videos.
Stop messing around.
If you'd like, please stay for dinner.
Mom, he'll leave after he makes jelly.
It's fine! They came all this way.
We have plenty of ingredients
but no one to eat them, it's troublesome.
-Then I'll stay.
-Read the room.
Oh! Then I'll cook.
Oh my
Though I might not be as good as your dad.
Don't hold back
and tell her what you want to eat.
She's a chef.
I want hamburger steak.
Hamburger steak? Roger that!
This is great.
Bon appétit.
Isn't it too hot? This is fine.
It's been a while
since I've seen Amelie so happy.
By the way Aizawa, where's Elise?
She's his wife and Amelie's mother.
She left as soon as Escofille closed.
Why?
She probably had a lot of built-up
resentment from raising our child alone.
"She burst into tears."
She left a note asking me
to take care of Amelie.
She worked as an accountant, right?
I went to her office,
but she had already quit.
I contacted her family,
but they didn't know where she was either.
Then why did you come back to Japan?
You could have worked in Paris.
It was hard raising her alone
in a foreign country.
Then
You know
-You could work with us
-I told you, no.
The head chef will be Rinko.
It won't end up like Escofille.
When we returned to Japan,
I made a promise to Amelie.
That I would take her
to and from daycare every day.
She doesn't cry much anymore,
but I'm sure she's still holding back.
I can't break that promise.
I see, that's why you have a job
where you can leave on time.
With dinner service, you wouldn't be able
to go pick her up from daycare.
But in the end, you really do love it.
Love what?
You're still cooking, aren't you?
You never say it's delicious, do you?
Aizawa.
You don't have to work with us.
But can you at least lend us your name
as a consulting chef?
Just my name?
We need a famous chef's name
to get a loan.
Just on paper.
Of course, we'll pay a consulting fee.
Mr. Kyono
I know it's an unreasonable request,
but I
I really want to open this restaurant.
It's embarrassing to admit,
but I can't get a loan with my name alone.
I promise not to inconvenience you!
Please!
You idiots The name doesn't matter.
If you're the head chef,
believe in your cooking and fight for it.
But to get a loan
If he lends his name,
he will definitely want to cook himself.
Lending just his name
is out of the question.
Why talk to someone so unmotivated?
We don't need Aizawa.
-Obana!
-Instead, will you hire me?
What?
A successful chef
would need an assistant, right?
-What are you up to?
-Nothing.
I have to earn some money
because of this scary woman.
Alright everyone, the pasta
seems to be ready, so take it out.
Okay.
Don't burn yourself.
What kind of cream do we use for this?
Store-bought fresh cream is fine.
This also works well.
What is that?
This is truffle.
Hey Hey, wait a minute!
Excuse me.
What's going on?
Don't just bring in ingredients.
This is my class.
This cooking would be laughed at in Paris.
This is Japan, and you should know people
tend to avoid expensive ingredients here.
Times have changed.
But tastes don't change that quickly.
-Mr. Aizawa.
-Yes?
My husband bought this on a work trip.
No, I can't accept it.
Then how about we drink
this wine with everyone?
Mr. Aizawa and I will each make
a dish that goes well with this wine.
Hey
The concept is
a simple and delicious dish, right?
I'll make something in five minutes
using only today's ingredients.
Please compare the two dishes.
Then, it's an impromptu snack
you can make in five minutes.
Ready
Start!
POTATOES, OLIVE OIL, SAL
GARLIC, ONION, BACON
COD ROE, BUTTER
MILK, MATCHA, KOMBUCHA
TRUFFLE
MATCHA CREAM CHEESE SPAGHETTI
ROASTED POTATOES WITH COD ROE AND TRUFFLE
How is it?
Mr. Aizawa's dish goes well with the wine.
-Thank you.
-Mr. Aizawa wins.
-Thank you.
-It's really delicious.
Why?
Why is Mr. Aizawa's dish tastier?
-Wait, Obana
-Even if you use truffles
The taste is too ordinary
-"Ordinary"?
-Putting matcha in pasta
It's a fun idea, Mr. Aizawa.
Indeed, it suits the Japanese palate.
Thank you.
The Japanese palate
We need 50 million yen without collateral.
You haven't eaten anything yet, have you?
Thank you.
-Are you revising the business plan?
-Yes.
Obana is right.
Instead of bringing in a famous chef,
what I needed to do was find someone
who believes in our cooking.
Let's eat.
-I'm sorry.
-For what?
If I were a more famous chef,
we wouldn't have this setback
Don't be silly.
No one is famous from the start.
It's delicious.
It's more fun to build a famous restaurant
with such a talented chef.
But if you become famous,
you'll have to raise my salary.
Here, eat up.
There are no more banks
that will listen to you, is there?
Actually, there's one person.
A credit union employee who helped me
get loans for a restaurant.
His name is Mr. Shiose.
He has no interest in cooking,
but he's skilled
in restaurant management and finances.
He makes judgments
based on accurate numbers.
A perfect business plan
might convince him to give us a loan.
If you knew someone like that,
why haven't you already met with him?
I didn't want to rely on him if possible.
Mr. Kyono.
Why did you return to the place you quit?
Today, I'm here
to ask a favor of both of you.
A favor?
The truth is, I'm struggling
to raise funds to open a new restaurant.
So as a last hope,
I'm planning to consult with Mr. Shiose.
He's our bank's representative.
I was only able to meet Mr. Shiose
thanks to the two of you.
Relying on him for the new restaurant
would be disloyal.
I apologize for asking
such a favor after quitting.
But would you allow me to consult
with Mr. Shiose about a loan?
Do as you wish.
Is it alright?
It's up to Mr. Shiose himself
to decide who he lends money to.
We have no right to interfere.
Mr. Tango.
I won't just quietly sit on my hands
after what he did!
You want 50 million yen without collateral
to be repaid in five years?
Yes, the expected average spend
per customer is 25,000 yen.
The food cost ratio is 35%, and after
deducting rent, utilities, and labor,
we'll make about 3,000 yen profit
per customer.
At 80% capacity, we'll make 90,000 yen
a day, which is enough to repay the loan.
Ms. Hayami, you're the head chef, correct?
Yes, I'm not a famous chef
who can draw customers just with my name,
but my previous place
was profitable for ten years.
Moreover, we had customers
who particularly loved my cooking.
Your reorder rate?
I haven't calculated it precisely,
but probably 80% were regulars.
Understood.
I'll discuss it with my superior.
-Really?
-Mr. Kyono and I go way back.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
But I have one condition.
What is it?
Lower the food cost ratio by about 10%.
You mean reduce
the cost of ingredients a bit more?
A plan that fails if 80% of the seats
aren't filled is problematic.
Can you adjust it?
Understood.
I'll discuss it
with the chef and resubmit it.
Obana, how long are you staying?
I'm the Prince's assistant, aren't I?
Got it!
You wanted to stay here
and cook in a proper kitchen?
I don't know what you're talking about.
That's right, Amelie. I made this for you.
It's pudding.
Raspberry sauce pudding that Amelie likes.
-After you finish
-Don't do things without asking.
-It looks delicious.
-Right?
Let him stay. He livens up the place.
What?
Right?
That's right, Dad.
Hear that, Dad?
He uses too many expensive ingredients.
If we use domestic ingredients
instead of French, we can reduce costs.
The problem is whether he'll agree.
We need to talk business.
I want to reduce ingredient costs
-I won't reduce them.
-We have to!
Josai Credit Union
might lend us 50 million yen.
But we have to lower the cost ratio.
But in a three-star restaurant,
you need high-end ingredients.
Cut something else.
What should I cut?
Figure it out. That's not the issue now.
Hey, where are you going?
I'll stay at Aizawa's
to work on the dishes.
The kitchen there is much better.
Money is the priority if we want to open.
French cuisine in Paris
might not be good for Tokyo.
I need to research flavors
we can create in Japan. Bye.
He really doesn't listen to others.
I'm hungry.
Then I'll make something.
Please don't.
It's okay, cooking helps clear my mind.
Is there anything you'd like to eat?
Should I make pasta?
-Matsui.
-Yes?
Oh, this is educational.
-Finish your work first.
-It'll be done soon! Just a moment!
Do you know Mr. Kamehito Aizawa?
His choice of ingredients is interesting.
Prince, don't you get sad
making such modest dishes?
When I returned from Paris,
I tried to impress with complex sauces,
using herbs and spices like at Escofille
but it didn't work at all.
Why not?
French cuisine
is originally royal cuisine.
They like elaborate plating
and complex cooking methods.
But in Japan,
where ingredients are of a high quality,
people prefer simple dishes
that highlight the raw materials.
So, we should serve raw fish
in French cuisine?
You can't win using fresh fish in Tokyo
where there are top sushi places
So I decided to compete with
combinations of ingredients and care
Who do you think you're lecturing?
It's hard to upload recipes every day.
Of course, it's better than
when I was at Escofille.
Do it like your life depends on it!
I had to meet the demands
of a demonic instructor.
You never met my demands!
Yes. You're right.
The chef insists
he won't lower the food cost ratio.
Let's cut initial cost
by using second-hand tableware
Oh, no
Use fresh cream in the sauce.
And vinegar and black pepper
My apologies. Our restaurant
is not a high-end French place.
We offer dishes
that diners can enjoy casually.
If you don't like it, we have other
Of course, I'm trying them all.
What's going on?
Shohei, I'm sorry.
Actually, I decided to open
a shop with Obana.
What are you saying?
You told me to refuse.
I owe Ms. Rinko Hayami,
so I'm opening a shop with her again
I don't understand!
How can you work with someone
who caused so much trouble?
Ms. Rinko and Obana
are aiming for three stars in Tokyo.
That shop will surely change Tokyo
No, it'll change French cuisine
all over the world.
Let's start!
People from around the world
will come and be impressed.
The moment they taste the food we serve,
their lives will change.
I thought I might see such a miracle.
Mr. Kyono told me about you, Mr. Hirako.
Among the assistants at Escofille,
you were the fastest.
With you, the kitchen ran smoothly.
Please leave.
Alright.
I'll go soon.
I just came to apologize to you.
Excuse me.
Yes?
Who made this?
Oh, me.
Then who is the dessert chef?
-I made everything.
-What's your name?
-Matsui
-What?
-M Moe Matsui.
-Ms. Matsui?
-What
-You're making her uncomfortable.
-I just asked her name.
-Sorry.
Shohei, rethink the quiche dough.
It lacks fragrance.
-And use fresh cream in the sauce!
-Enough! Let's go.
Ms. Matsui, the pudding was great.
Seriously.
-Please stop.
-Let's go.
Who are they?
Don't worry about it.
I also think the quiche needs improving
That's up to me. Focus on your work.
It suits the Japanese palate.
Even if you use truffles,
the taste is too ordinary
It suits the Japanese palate.
Even if you use truffles,
the taste is too ordinary
BLACK PEPPER, VINEGAR
FRESH CREAM
SOY SAUCE
MISO
YUZU
WASABI
ONION, GARLIC, GINGER, SOY SAUCE
SAKE, MIRIN, VINEGAR
Then
Ow
Thank you for visiting us today.
Branch manager,
this is complimentary from the owner.
No, we can't receive this
from a loan customer.
Refusing would be rude.
You have many customers
since you got the two stars.
Thanks to that,
we're fully booked for six months.
Michelin is the best.
Excuse me.
Let me introduce you.
This is Manabu Tango, the two-star chef.
Welcome. How do you find the food?
I don't know much about cooking,
but it's delicious.
Please come again.
If you need a table,
I'll arrange it immediately.
How about for a marriage anniversary?
Thank you.
I do need to treat my family sometimes.
Shiose, how about you?
I would appreciate it.
I'll excuse myself. Have a good time.
As expected of a two-star restaurant,
the head chef is excellent.
In the end, the restaurant's success
depends on the chef.
Speaking of chefs,
there is something I'd like to discuss
You stayed up all night at your age?
In Paris, I mastered
over 100 types of butter and herbs
Now I'm starting over
with miso and soy sauce.
Isn't it funny?
So, what did you make?
I have a favor to ask you
Good morning.
Tonight at eight.
Okay.
Ms. Ebina, in charge of hospitality?
You could be more confident
Shohei!
Mr. Aizawa.
The Prince of Video Recipes?
Hey, Matsui!
-A handshake! A handshake
-Don't be noisy!
Thank you.
You should be nicer to your girlfriend.
It's not like that. What's up?
Obana asked me to give this to you.
Why are you doing this for him?
Are you also opening shop
with Mr. Obana and Mr. Kyono?
I'm not.
I thought so.
If I didn't bring this,
he threatened to spread word that
I worked at the disgraceful Escofille.
He's the worst.
But what is this?
It's probably gravy sauce
for our roast beef.
Is he an idiot?
We are a buffet. Cost is our top priority.
We have to make somewhat tasty food
using cheap ingredients.
We can't blindly pursue flavor
like Mr. Obana.
He wanted you to check it.
Check?
If his cooking is suitable
for today's Japan.
He wanted you,
who work at a hotel, to check.
You're kidding.
It does sound like a joke, right?
Mr. Obana never listens to others.
He's using us because he's desperate.
Anyway, I've delivered the sauce.
Take care.
We significantly reduced
the costs for opening.
First, this is the design
Sorry, but we can't give you the loan.
What?
Why?
It seems that Mr. Natsuki Obana
is involved with this place.
I've heard rumors.
I heard that Kyono, who worked for us,
is trying to open a place.
A chef named Natsuki Obana is involved.
I suggest that you look into this.
Mr. Obana rose to sous chef at
the three-star L'Ambroisie in Paris
But three years ago,
he was arrested for an incident
involving allergenic substances
and assault at the France-Japan summit.
But he makes excellent dishes
Then why didn't you mention
Mr. Obana's name?
You were worried that mentioning him
would negatively affect the shop, right?
We can't give a loan
to a business with such risks.
Who would want to visit a place
with such a chef?
Welcome.
This'll go well with that.
You're right. It's delicious.
I'm glad to hear that.
I'm Obana.
What? Mr. Obana
I was arrested for an incident involving
allergenic substances and assault.
I'm a disgrace to Japan.
Don't worry! There's no poison in it.
Wait. That's
The bonito broth pairs well with it.
What's this about?
I will complete one of the dishes
for our menu in a week.
Would you try it?
You're very confident.
But frankly, with your name,
customers won't come.
Don't customers come for the dish,
not the chef's name?
I've granted loans to many restaurants,
but I have no interest in cooking.
I only believe in numbers.
Unfortunately,
no matter how delicious your dish is,
I can't give a loan based on taste.
Excuse me.
Hey!
-How was my sauce?
-I threw it away.
-Was it the right taste?
-I didn't eat it!
You I stayed up all night to make that!
By the way, what happened with the loan?
It didn't work. It's difficult with
someone who has a criminal record.
I created a dish and wanted him
to taste it but he was inflexible.
Pathetic.
A chef who aimed to be the best in Paris
is now treated like baggage?
More importantly
Would someone like you,
who made dishes with unusable ingredients,
really throw that sauce away?
You, who cherish ingredients
more than anyone else.
I'm not who I used to be.
I don't have time
to talk to a disgraced chef.
-Excuse me, the appetizer
-I've eaten, so I'll just drink.
You can eat a little. I'm sorry.
My secretary did some research on you
without my permission.
What?
When you were in Paris,
you worked at the restaurant where
that incident occurred three years ago.
What?
The restaurant involved in the double
incident at the France-Japan summit lunch
where allergenic substance
contamination was found.
Double incident
Where the chef was arrested for assault?
-Were you hiding it?
-I'm sorry.
It's a past I want to forget.
If you want to join my family,
you must completely
sever ties with that restaurant.
In the political world, you never know
what might come back to haunt you.
You're being sensitive.
There's even a rumor
that it wasn't an accident,
but a deliberate act of terrorism using
allergenic substance contamination.
Terrorism?
You weren't involved, right?
Of course not.
Since Miyu has made up her mind,
you will become my son-in-law.
From now on, if you have any troubles,
discuss them with me.
Thank you.
Why don't you try another place?
We don't have capital,
so we can't use public institutions.
No private institution will lend
50 million yen without collateral.
Do you have any sponsors?
If you know someone who can
even lend 50 million yen, tell us.
"Tell us."
You know
How about your mother's insurance money?
It's gone.
Did you use it to pay off my debts?
You used such precious money
It's nothing.
What? Just tell me.
No
How about mortgaging this house?
-What?
-Not this house.
I will never give anyone this house.
That's enough, Obana.
What did I do
-Serita.
-Yes?
The tea is weak and lukewarm.
I'm sorry. We're trying to cut costs
It ruined the taste of the pickles.
I'm sorry.
Hold on, it's Mr. Shiose.
Hello, this is Kyono.
Yes.
I understand. Goodbye.
-What's going on?
-Obana, you
Did you tell Mr. Shiose
to try a dish from our restaurant?
I only made a gentle suggestion.
What on earth did you do?!
He said he'll try it in a week.
Great.
Does that mean he'll consider the loan
based on the taste of the dish?
Probably.
-Well done!
-Make up your mind.
This is definitely our last chance.
Let's make the best dish together!
-Yes!
-Not "Yes."
It's impossible with this kitchen.
Aizawa, we're really sorry!
When it's all over, take Obana and leave.
-Thank you!
-Shh!
Anyway, the problem is the ingredients.
To lower the cost ratio,
we should use cheap ingredients.
Then, maybe an appetizer
instead of the main dish?
The appetizer defines the course.
It's the flagship dish so it should use
the most impactful ingredients.
I've already decided.
But let me tell you in advance,
no expensive ingredients.
Yeah. Let's use eggplant.
Eggplant?
But don't you only use luxury ingredients?
Isn't eggplant too plain?
Japanese eggplants have many varieties
and their texture and aroma
are much better than European ones.
And they are cheap.
Then it's decided.
Take a picture first.
No more for me
Isn't there a fresher eggplant?
The elasticity and gloss are excellent!
Look at the thorns on the stem.
It smells like green apple.
The moisture content is perfect.
This makes the grade. Thank you.
Excuse me, we'll take 5 kg of this!
Yes, understood.
May I take this oxalis with me?
-That's just a weed.
-How much?
It's free, right?
Take however much you want!
Thank you!
What are you going to do with it?
It has good acidity,
and ingredients grown in the same soil
pair well together.
-I'll take the fried ones.
-Okay.
-It's boiling now.
-Thank you.
It's done.
Did you burn yourself?
It should be fine.
I think.
This texture is better.
-How is it?
-The boiled one is not good.
I agree.
How about the one who got burned?
-I'm going out.
-See you.
Two, four, six, eight here.
I see, this won't do.
-Raise it a bit more.
-A bit more
A bit more?
You can be more bold.
Kyono, it's done.
You finished early today.
Good, this one looks beautiful too.
Aizawa, what do you think?
What?
You can give us some ideas.
How about chocolate?
Chocolate?
I see Mole sauce.
I'll go buy some liver.
-Should I go?
-It's fine.
Maybe I put in too much.
Damn it, what am I doing?
Don't rush, let's stay calm.
One more time!
WHITE LIVER, BRINE, CORIANDER
PEPPERGRASS, BAY LEAF, THYME, CARDAMOM
CACAO NIB, EGG WHITE, COCOA, FLOUR
GRANULATED SUGAR
OXALIS, AMARANTH, PURSLANE, BINDWEED
LEMON JUICE, SALT, OLIVE OIL
Take a picture.
I'm tired.
DAY OF THE TASTING
-What are you doing?
-Let's eat this first.
This is not the time to eat.
You can't fight on an empty stomach.
Hurry up and eat.
Thank you for the meal.
Thank you for the meal.
This was Mom's best dish.
It might puzzle people
if it's served at a restaurant.
But it's a taste you never get tired of.
I'm an illegitimate child.
Mom kept waiting in this house
she got as payment
for the man who came once a week.
A pathetic life, right?
But recently, I've started
to think of my mom as amazing.
She dressed up
and cooked for that one person.
She clung desperately to this house
She lived life based on her convictions.
So that's why!
That's why the nukadoko
in this house is so wonderful.
Because it's my mom's secret nukadoko
that attracted the one she loved.
Thank you for the meal.
Wait, you already finished?
-Bye-bye.
-Bye-bye.
What is it? Isn't the tasting soon?
Yes, I called to apologize
for what happened last time.
What?
I'm sorry for asking you
to lend us your name.
I know you're not that kind of chef,
but I was desperate.
Don't worry about that.
You take responsibility
for the dishes you're involved with.
So, won't you come and see?
We couldn't have made
that eggplant dish without you.
Come see how it's evaluated.
Mr. Kyono, you're becoming more brazen.
Am I becoming like Obana?
Welcome.
What is all this?
We haven't signed the contract yet,
but the owner rented it to us.
I wanted to convey the atmosphere
as much as possible.
Tasting in an empty warehouse
Please, have a seat.
It's part of the 20,000 yen course meal.
Please enjoy.
Would you like a drink?
Water's fine.
Understood.
It's a pressé made with
eggplant and white liver.
What is the thin and crispy part?
It's a burnt chocolate dough with cocoa.
Chocolate?
In South America, they use mole sauce,
which combines chocolate and spices,
typically for eggplant dishes.
I thought it might go well
with Japanese eggplants.
How is it?
It's delicious.
I've never had anything like it.
But even so,
I can't lend you 50 million yen.
Mr. Shiose.
What I believe in are numbers.
Taste cannot be collateral.
There are numbers.
We had planned to use ingredients
from a three-star eatery in Paris
but ultimately decided against it.
Grand Maison Tokyo
will have French cuisine
using Japanese ingredients.
Japanese ingredients?
That dish uses Senryo eggplant
from Nagano Prefecture,
white liver from Iwate's horned chicken,
and the oxalis was
obtained for free from a farmer.
The cost of ingredients
for one plate is about 500 yen.
Five hundred yen?
Instead, we put in great care.
The eggplant is marinated
in sherry vinegar, salted, and cooled.
The white liver
is deodorized very slowly with cardamom.
The dough is slowly baked to prevent
the burnt smell from harming the aroma.
That's how we will compete.
With the combination
of ingredients and invisible care.
With the chef's ideas
And the chef's strength.
This is the new business plan.
We've improved the cost ratio
but maintained diner satisfaction.
How is it?
You might be able
to reduce ingredient costs,
but care and ideas come with labor costs.
We will try our best to manage.
How much effort did you put
into making this?
To make ten dishes of this level,
and to create new ones for each season,
you all know very well
how much labor is needed.
Your staff will be exhausted
and you might not sustain the place.
I can't lend to
a business with such risks.
Take this.
It's the deed to my house.
Ms. Rinko!
Use my house and land as collateral.
So, please lend us the money.
But you said
you'd never give up the house.
It's okay.
Do you know what this means?
If the restaurant fails,
you'll lose your house and land.
Are you prepared for that?
This appetizer was made by a stubborn chef
who has never listened to anyone,
but he gave up his beliefs
and listened to an old colleague.
This one dish has that much value!
I
trust this dish and the staff
of this restaurant.
Excuse me, but I've already
assessed the asset value.
Based on the posted price
and value of nearby properties,
the house and land are worth
45 million yen at most.
You're 5 million yen short.
-Hey
-Obana!
However, I'll handle
the 5 million yen somehow.
I'll do my best to persuade my boss.
I thought without collateral,
you couldn't lend us money.
I'm a human being.
When I eat delicious food,
my heart can be moved as well.
Thank you.
Thank you very much!
It's delicious.
It's delicious!
It's tasty.
-Here.
-Yes.
As expected, this time too
It seems like we were thoroughly
used by Mr. Obana again.
Used?
Yes.
He definitely knew that
I would put my house as collateral
once the eggplant pressé was complete.
But it was your decision in the end.
You're a chef I want to follow for life.
Besides, Obana probably
wasn't that interested in the loan.
What?
He might have made that dish
with another purpose.
An unaccompanied middle-aged man
is just suspicious.
You don't want to taste
the eggplant pressé?
I know what it tastes like.
I tried the mole sauce
for the lunch menu three years ago.
But I never thought to combine
the crisp dough
with the texture of fresh eggplant.
You remembered
that I couldn't meet
your expectations three years ago.
That's why you used eggplant, right?
I chose eggplant
simply because it was in season.
I have to pick up my child.
Aizawa.
I never thought to use chocolate.
Thank you.
See you.
Amelie!
Thank you.
We've finally got it! Our castle!
We'll be busy setting up the interior
and kitchen, and getting the tableware.
-Dream big!
-Serita!
-Take this.
-Yes.
Practice cutting vegetables
into 5mm slices.
-First step to becoming a chef.
-Fail and you're fired.
I'm a man who meets expectations.
But I'm surprised that
Mr. Shiose came to eat.
I asked him, and it turns out
the head office instructed him to come.
What?
They told him to decide
after tasting our dish.
But how did the head office know?
Exactly.
My dad called to say the loan
for the restaurant got approved.
I see.
-Hello.
-Good morning.
I'll improve the gravy sauce and redo
the quiche dough, so get ready.
Understood.
I see.
What is this?
Mr. Shiose from Josai Credit Union called,
and he's canceling
his anniversary reservation.
-What happened?
-I asked, and it turns out
He's going to Grand Maison Tokyo instead.
Grand Maison Tokyo?
It's Obana's restaurant.
Huh.
I see.
It'll fit two refrigerators
of this type, right?
Two?
They'll fit, but
We should have two.
Then the budget won't work!
Yes, yes, all the equipment
is second-hand.
Don't say second-hand.
We don't have the budget!
I understand that.
But we don't need that information now.
Welcome to Grand Maison Tokyo.
It's a great opportunity!
Will you judge us?
-They're having a showdown?
-We'll see his serious side.
Let's try everything.
I'll make the best dish.
Let's combine my ideas with the chef's.
It was hard inside and out.
Be quiet.