Grand Maison Tokyo (2019) s01e07 Episode Script
Episode 7
1
We will now begin
the Top Restaurants 50 Award Ceremony.
Editor-in-chief of Marie Claire Dining,
Linda Machiko Richard.
I'm thrilled to be here again to share
this miraculous moment with all of you.
Let us now reveal
the Top Restaurants 50 of 2019.
Aizawa. Have faith.
You'll get your family back.
ONE WEEK BEFORE TOP RESTAURANTS 50
These aren't 5 millimeters.
This is all wrong, Iwai.
Um It's Iwaki.
Get off your high horse.
It's my first time training someone.
I'm just looking out for them.
-Serita, northern clams.
-Right.
Almost halfway done.
-Be more careful with that.
-Sorry.
You can't have any sand on it.
Understood.
How's this?
-Fine.
-Thank you.
Sorry Ms. Rinko,
it's almost time for my date.
-It's already that time?
-I have time.
See you later.
A date?
He has to pick up his daughter Amelie.
He promised he'd leave on time.
Lately Aizawa's mother
has been walking her to school.
Troubling a family
for the sake of the restaurant
-I'm just like Mr. Obana.
-What'd you say?
Aizawa made this decision himself.
He's doing things his own way.
-Thanks, mom.
-Don't worry.
I know how busy you are. Now back you go.
Grandma will take you home, right?
Yep!
Come here, Amelie. There, there.
Be careful, okay?
I will.
I'll be going then.
-Bye-bye!
-Bye-bye.
Ma chérie!
What do you think?
Welcome.
We're not open yet.
Elise!
AIZAWA'S WIFE
ELISE
What is she doing here?
-Elise? Mr. Aizawa's wife?
-Yes.
Aizawa works here, right?
Oui.
Why'd you ask him to join you?
I need him to get three stars.
You're still talking about that?
He always says the same thing.
"Just until I get three stars.
Then I'll quit Escofille."
"This year, it'll be this year,"
he always said.
And he never got it.
Then you ran away, didn't you?
Aizawa.
Elise.
Where were you?
Calm down, Aizawa.
I've been searching for you.
Where's Amelie?
I told her that
you were going away for work.
She's been waiting for you
to come back all this time.
I'm done with you.
I'm here to take Amelie with me.
What are you saying?
You're the one who left her!
And who was the one running around
doing whatever they wanted before that?!
I'm sure you're back to
cooking with Obana all the time.
Do you want to hurt Amelie again?
Mr. Aizawa is handling
his work-life balance just fine.
He's doing his best
while making time for Amelie.
Do you think a chef aiming for three stars
really has time to raise a child?
-Well, that's
-What about you?
Can you work and take care of her?
Will you be okay in Paris?
I have a new partner in Paris.
And he says he's willing to live together
with me and Amelie.
He's an entrepreneur.
He has much more time
and financial stability than a cook.
Amelie will be happier in Paris.
-Are you being serious?
-"Three stars"?
You're a foolish cook
chasing a foolish dream.
He's much better.
-How dare
-How dare you?!
This is between them!
We will get three stars.
You couldn't do it at Escofille.
Just give up already.
Grand Maison Tokyo will surpass Escofille.
Is that so?
Yeah.
Mr. Kyono. The Top Restaurants
will be announced in one week.
It is. And?
Escofille was nominated many times, right?
What?
What was its highest ranking?
Tenth place.
If you think this place
is going to surpass Escofille,
you'll have to do better than tenth place.
-Well, it's not
-If you don't beat tenth place
I'm taking Amelie.
What? How can you just decide that?
-Fine!
-You don't get to decide either!
If we beat tenth place,
you have to acknowledge Aizawa.
Acknowledge that chefs working hard
for three stars aren't foolish!
Fine.
No, no We can't make top ten!
-Why not?
-We haven't even been open for a year.
How would we do that? This is terrible.
-Don't say that.
-We don't have the history.
Is it really that hard?
A Japanese restaurant
has never made top twenty.
What time is it, Kyono?
We're almost open. Concentrate!
Come on
Don't say it's impossible.
Just wait a moment.
Come on in. Japanese style.
Can I really stay here?
There's a spare room upstairs.
Use it however you like.
Thank you.
Not being able to get a hotel
was a blessing in disguise.
-I'll get your bags.
-I can do it.
It's okay. We have a bit of
ladies first culture in Japan, too.
Some tea?
Why are you letting her stay?
We might be able to persuade her.
It's none of your business anyway.
Mr. Aizawa is our friend, right?
Meddling old lady.
Unlike you, mean old man.
Are you fine with
letting a stranger stay here?
How can you say that?
What?
Oh, right.
You live with Obana?
Well, he's been staying in her garage.
Are you two, by any chance
No.
Just a chef and sous-chef.
He's only allowed in
the bathroom and kitchen.
I have to explain this every time.
-Ms. Rinko.
-Yes?
You need to be careful of that guy.
He got together with
one of my friends before.
But all he thinks about is food,
so just like that, he
We all had a time like that too, no?
Not me.
Me neither.
That's why I got angry
and went to complain at Escofille.
Then, there he was, like
"Listen, Obana quickly loses interest
in anything other than food."
It was Aizawa that calmed her down.
In other words, I'm the cupid
that brought you two together.
Obana, you really are a piece of work.
You seem to enjoy this
"piece of work's" breakfast every day.
The way you bring that up is annoying too.
It's ready.
Please try it.
Fried tofu with green onions,
miso and gruyère cheese.
Oh, by the way, anyone want some pickles?
-I just made some.
-No.
The restaurant is doing better now,
why don't you move already?
I know. I'm thinking about it.
Thinking?
I am.
Oh, I see what this is.
-What?
-Oh, nothing.
Just a woman's intuition, maybe.
By the way,
Mr. Aizawa is a kind gentleman.
Weren't you happy being married to him?
I was at first.
He'd serve me wine and tasty snacks
and we'd stay up late talking.
He what?
If he had all that time,
he should have been cooking.
Obana, even you celebrated my birthday at
the restaurant after he and I got married.
I did?
It was your idea.
So Escofille really was a family affair?
Things were fun back then.
But when they started
aiming for three stars,
it was so hard for everyone.
I have a grudge against Michelin.
Chefs make too many sacrifices
to earn three Michelin stars.
You're right.
I caused trouble for Mr. Aizawa, too.
Yes? Hello?
Sorry to call so late, it's Obana.
I have a favor to ask of you.
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
SIX DAYS UNTIL TOP RESTAURANTS 50
-Manchurian wild rice?
-Yeah.
I wanted something bigger
but it's fresh and has shine.
Mr. Aizawa, could I have a moment?
You too, Mr. Kyono.
You too, Mr. Obana.
What?
Mr. Aizawa,
I'd like you to take some time off.
What? What is this about?
You need to talk things out with Elise.
I appreciate the sentiment, but it's fine.
We're busy leading up
to the award ceremony, too.
Even if you're not here,
we'll be able to
No, we won't.
Mr. Obana!
We absolutely need Aizawa's help.
But if I cover his position
The menu might be secure,
but it needs fixing
and adjustments every day.
Only Aizawa can do that.
You and I can make small changes.
No, I'm going to make a new dish.
What?
For that menu, I need Aizawa's ideas.
Good morning.
A new menu? Why now?
-Good morning.
-The next shipment should be next week
It's not venison.
Obana called me for these last night.
Thank you. This is perfect, Minegishi.
The smell and size are perfect.
Aizawa, we'll use these.
Even if you start now, we don't have time.
-The reviews are already finished.
-This is for Elise.
What? You're making this just for Elise?
I heard everything from Obana.
Things aren't going great with the wife?
I understand.
The only person I'm scared of is my wife.
With my amazing mushrooms,
you can blow her mind.
I don't know about that.
Aizawa, look.
Don't you want to use this treasure?
If you won't, I will.
I will.
That's the spirit! Go!
But this is my problem, after all.
I'll make it at home, not here.
It doesn't matter where we do it.
This place is always at the mercy
of Mr. Obana.
You're right. But it's been worse.
He was in charge of
every little thing at Escofille.
So, in the end,
who was it that caused
the allergy incident three years ago?
Why do you ask?
So many people were hurt
because of that incident.
I'm wondering
if they can just get over it.
Sorry, I said too much.
It's almost time.
Right. Let's open up.
Welcome, Mr. Kurihashi.
FIVE DAYS UNTIL TOP RESTAURANTS 50
You can't just show up here.
Sorry. We're closed today
so this was the only option.
It's not a good time.
The staff are watching.
Wait.
I'm giving this back.
Are you sure you don't want
to work at our prestigious restaurant?
I'm going to train at Grand Maison Tokyo.
Hey, wait. What are you doing?
A friend?
He's an apprentice at Grand Maison Tokyo.
What is it?
Well, I
You haven't been put up by Mr. Eta
and done something rash, have you?
I've quit that despicable work.
After all,
I'm a founding member of the legendary
restaurant, Grand Maison Tokyo.
-Take a look at our kitchen.
-What?
It wouldn't be fair
if only we got to do all the spying.
Steal our menu and leave.
-But
-You can't copy it anyway.
These are our fermentation machines.
They strictly control
temperature and humidity.
Wow, awesome
We also dry nuts, seeds, and fruits.
We pickle them, age them, smoke them,
and use various other
preservation methods.
PICKLES
It's more like an experiment than cooking.
Unlike your restaurant which serves
simple dishes with natural flavors,
we go all out to elevate those flavors
one or two levels higher
by applying human skill.
Complex flavors achieved by
using the chef's wisdom and knowledge.
That is Gaku's food.
Amazing.
It's totally different than ours.
Cooking is so cool.
Top class chefs are really extraordinary.
It's like their hearts are in sync.
It's incredible.
It's not all nice though.
We want to crush your restaurant.
What ranking are you aiming for?
I think they said tenth place.
Tenth? Impossible.
A restaurant that hasn't been open a year
taking tenth?
That's unheard of.
It's impossible.
What ranking is Gaku aiming for?
We hope to be in the top twenty.
A Japanese restaurant
has never cracked the top twenty.
Tell Obana that we hope to
take that honorary title.
Aizawa!
What are you doing?
Look at that. Look.
It's Elise.
She barged right in.
So they met.
I couldn't turn her away
in front of Amelie.
Amelie. Grandma will be here soon.
But I wanna keep playing.
You can't do things like that.
She was happy, right?
I won't give her up.
Then let's take it to court.
Court?
And what are you two doing here?
Sorry. We thought it might be better
if there was a nonpartial party here.
I just wanted a "creamy" soda.
"Creamy"?
If we take it to court, you'll never win
once they see that you work with Obana.
How does Amelie feel?
I don't want her to be sad.
That's why I want to take her.
Sorry.
Yes? What is it?
What? Okay. I'll be right there.
What is it?
Amelie has a fever.
I'm going too.
No, you don't have to.
I won't let you into my home.
-I can come, right? I'll give you a lift.
-What?
Pay this. Thanks.
Right.
Ms. Rinko. I have a favor to ask.
Good. It's going down.
Good.
Where's mom?
She'll be here tomorrow.
Are you thirsty?
-No?
-Are you hungry?
You should eat something.
You'll be better soon.
-What are you doing?
-Huh
Raspberry jelly.
It's perfect.
Amelie's favorite.
Thanks. I'm sure she'll have some of this.
Sorry, I know it's late.
What is it?
I'm here to make a delivery.
Up you go.
Here. Your favorite.
Why not? It's even sweeter than usual.
And the jelly is super soft,
so it's easy to eat.
She won't eat.
Amelie?
How about this?
It's mom's!
Yes.
What?
You're hungry?
Is it yummy?
What is it?
It's good?
She ignored my jelly?
It's too sweet and not cooked well.
What is that?
It's a rice pudding called riz au lait.
A remedy made by French mothers.
What has she done?
But Ms. Elise
worked really hard on it.
RICE, MILK, SUGAR
LEMON PEEL, CINNAMON, VANILLA BEANS
You can't beat mom's cooking.
So every time you were sick,
mom always made you that?
Yep.
I see.
I don't know anything.
You and mom are together again.
Y-Yeah.
You two can make
all kinds of yummy things.
Yeah.
Obana.
What? You're here?
Me?
What is it?
It's a secret?
-It's a secret.
-Fine.
-Go.
-Fine.
What is it?
Got it. Good night.
It's so sweet!
I can't help it. I'm not a chef.
But Amelie loved it.
She only eats this when she's sick.
-Thank you, Ms. Rinko.
-Sure.
It was the first time I saw
Natsuki Obana lose in cooking.
To this?
I just simmered milk,
sugar and rice together.
It'd be even better if Aizawa made it.
Hey, Ms. Elise.
You should all come over to eat
when Amelie gets better.
Why do you say that?
I want to make my restaurant
a family affair, too.
I'll think about it.
Also
I have one more thing to ask.
It may just be a woman's intuition
Hey, this might be good for galettes.
-That's great. Let's do it.
-Okay.
Merci.
Let's start with this.
This one.
Perfect.
SHOGENJI MUSHROOM, FLOUR,
DRY YEAST, WATER, SAL
NAMEKO MUSHROOM, SOF BOILED EGG YOLK
Did you tell your mother?
What?
That Elise found another man.
I can't tell her that.
For Amelie's sake.
I'm hoping to get back with her, anyway.
I see.
Pass me the salt.
That's too much.
It's fine.
This is how Elise likes it.
No way.
Bon appétit.
-No, no, no.
-Yes, yes, yes.
I know more about her than you.
A chef who understands
his customers is strong.
I bet you're upset
you lost to the riz au lait.
I'm not.
She was so happy.
Yeah.
Maybe she's right.
Maybe Amelie would be happier with Elise.
Welcome. Thanks for waiting.
THE DAY BEFORE TOP RESTAURANTS 50
This way, please.
-Welcome.
-This is where dad works.
What do you think?
Wow!
Here you are.
We usually don't do lunch,
but today we'll celebrate
you getting better.
A special lunch for a princess.
How wonderful.
We've prepared orchids.
Your favorite, Elise.
-You remembered.
-Of course.
Thank you for helping Aizawa.
We wanted to invite you sooner.
It's no problem.
You must be so busy now with the judging.
-Is this okay?
-Yes.
The ceremony is tomorrow,
so I'm sure it's already been decided.
Here at Grand Maison Tokyo,
no matter the situation,
we always provide
the best food and best service.
Please enjoy yourselves.
Order for special courses, please.
Three adults and one child.
Oui, chef!
Girolle mushrooms and Himo pepper sable.
And the amuse for the princess.
Mini omelette rice.
Wow! It's a heart, Amelie!
Let's eat.
How is it, Amelie?
Yummy.
This is great, too.
This is a goat milk bavarois.
And the same for you, princess.
Let's eat.
Dad made this at home once.
Yeah.
How is it?
Yummy.
What is it?
This is a pressé
of eggplant and white liver.
There's chocolate in this, right?
You're right!
How'd you know that?
Amelie tried it
when I was working on it at home.
It was dad's idea to add chocolate.
Is that so?
What is this rice cracker?
That's an eggplant, mom.
Oh! You're right!
Oh! It's delicious.
Okay, Amelie. Let's go home first.
Already?
Mom and Dad have to talk.
Here.
Obana.
For you.
Got it.
Next, the spécialité.
Oui, chef.
Here's the spécialité.
Galette champignon.
Please wrap it up and eat it.
Mr. Aizawa and Mr. Obana
designed this dish just for you.
Elise?
Is something missing from the dish?
All the food is great.
That's the problem.
How much work did it take
to make food this good?
I bet you work so hard, sacrificing
your own sleep and time with Amelie!
Why do you go that far?
I can't entrust Amelie
to a person like that.
Today's last dish.
I don't want to eat your food.
It's not ours.
What is this?
It's raspberry jelly.
Made just for you by a chef named Amelie.
You gotta tell it to taste good.
This'll be great.
-Did you force her to make it?
-No.
She came to me and asked how to make it.
She said she wanted to give you
a welcome home present.
She worked so hard
and put her heart into it.
Bon appétit.
Amelie.
When did she learn to do this?
I began working from home
and she often helped me cook.
Back then
Why didn't you do that back then?
Take Amelie to Paris.
Mr. Aizawa.
I want to keep cooking.
I'll be able to work harder
without Amelie around.
I wish nothing but happiness
for you and your partner.
I lied.
What?
I said that to hurt you.
I don't have a new partner.
When I go back to Paris,
I'll raise Amelie myself.
If that's the case, then
I'll go back to Paris
after we get three stars.
Can't you wait until then?
No.
You've said that so many times
and it's never worked out.
I'm sick of hearing it. And I have
no intention of starting over with you.
This time
This time
we can do it.
Grand Maison Tokyo can surpass Escofille.
I have faith.
Tenth place.
What?
At Top Restaurants 50 tomorrow.
Grand Maison Tokyo
will surpass Escofille's tenth place.
When that happens
can we try this again? One more time?
Maybe you
will get a chance to rethink things.
You might finally give up
on this impossible dream.
No one has ever made top twenty
in their first entry.
Maybe we didn't make it.
There's more to go.
This is what we aimed for
Come on.
We will now announce the top ten.
In the year 2019,
these are the top ten
finest restaurants in the world.
If you don't beat tenth place,
I'm taking Amelie.
If we beat tenth place,
you have to acknowledge Aizawa.
When that happens, can we try again?
We got tenth place?
Tenth is great. It's amazing.
I'm so sorry.
Tenth place at its first entry.
We'll never make the top ten.
We've lost.
Bravo!
Mr. Tango!
We did it!
We did it!
Damn it!
Here. Eat this on the plane.
-Isn't that great?
-Thanks.
Be good.
I'll write you lots of letters.
So? Feel like giving up on three stars?
Shut up. There's no way.
Back then, I really thought
you'd get those three stars.
Your food was truly incredible.
But when you couldn't,
it was so hard for me to see Aizawa
being overwhelmed.
And then the incident happened.
I couldn't take it anymore.
I wondered what all the hard work was for.
You better get them this time.
Get them for him. Three stars.
Almost time.
You couldn't pass tenth place,
but I'll admit this.
Grand Maison Tokyo's food
was better than Escofille's.
Good luck.
Hey.
I promise.
Amelie, take care.
See you! Bye!
Dad!
Yes?
Mom said she'll be waiting.
Good luck.
That hurts.
Let's go.
To the tenth best restaurant in the world,
Grand Maison Tokyo!
To Chef Rinko Hayami!
You're drinking too much.
The truth is
I knew Elise didn't have a partner.
What? You did?
If she really did have one,
she wouldn't tell Aizawa right there.
I realized
she was just trying to be tough.
Why didn't you tell him?
You had so many chances to tell him.
No, no.
I've dated countless
good-for-nothing chefs.
I'm painfully aware.
They're all jerks
that treat women like trash.
Why am I attracted to guys like that?
Even my mom devoted
her whole life to her lover.
-Lover?
-Didn't I tell you, Mr. Kyono?
My mother got this house from her lover.
Really?
-Did you know that?
-I heard, yeah.
Right. Let's eat the pickles she made.
You can't just use that without asking.
What do you mean? I'm cooking here!
These look great.
This is it!
So good. Mr. Kyono, try these.
We should try boiled eggs next.
Good idea.
Chicken or fish might be good too.
And tofu.
Tofu?
If you wrap it in gauze to prevent it from
losing shape and leave it for 2-3 days
it turns out like cheese. So good.
How do you know so much about pickling?
They're too fermented. Too much!
What's wrong?
Obana, listen.
You've been here too long.
This again?
-I said I'd think about it.
-I'm being serious!
-Mr. Kyono?
-Sorry.
I don't like it. You two always
cooking and eating together.
Spending all this time alone.
I don't like it.
Oh, I see.
Very well.
Let's drink, Kyono.
I've had enough.
Um
Maybe this isn't something one manager
should say to another, but I must.
I
I'm in love with you, Ms. Rinko.
That's why I want Obana to get out of here
as soon as possible.
He left?
Abandoning the restaurant is crazy!
I forgot why I even started
cooking in the first place.
The man who first trained me.
If you focus on stars,
you lose sight of what's important.
They don't get along very well.
He's always putting the restaurant first.
It's okay!
We will continue to satisfy our customers.
Do you think your pretty words
will get you a star?
Get in the car, Nattchan.
Okay. Bye.
Who's that?
We're going for three stars.
We will now begin
the Top Restaurants 50 Award Ceremony.
Editor-in-chief of Marie Claire Dining,
Linda Machiko Richard.
I'm thrilled to be here again to share
this miraculous moment with all of you.
Let us now reveal
the Top Restaurants 50 of 2019.
Aizawa. Have faith.
You'll get your family back.
ONE WEEK BEFORE TOP RESTAURANTS 50
These aren't 5 millimeters.
This is all wrong, Iwai.
Um It's Iwaki.
Get off your high horse.
It's my first time training someone.
I'm just looking out for them.
-Serita, northern clams.
-Right.
Almost halfway done.
-Be more careful with that.
-Sorry.
You can't have any sand on it.
Understood.
How's this?
-Fine.
-Thank you.
Sorry Ms. Rinko,
it's almost time for my date.
-It's already that time?
-I have time.
See you later.
A date?
He has to pick up his daughter Amelie.
He promised he'd leave on time.
Lately Aizawa's mother
has been walking her to school.
Troubling a family
for the sake of the restaurant
-I'm just like Mr. Obana.
-What'd you say?
Aizawa made this decision himself.
He's doing things his own way.
-Thanks, mom.
-Don't worry.
I know how busy you are. Now back you go.
Grandma will take you home, right?
Yep!
Come here, Amelie. There, there.
Be careful, okay?
I will.
I'll be going then.
-Bye-bye!
-Bye-bye.
Ma chérie!
What do you think?
Welcome.
We're not open yet.
Elise!
AIZAWA'S WIFE
ELISE
What is she doing here?
-Elise? Mr. Aizawa's wife?
-Yes.
Aizawa works here, right?
Oui.
Why'd you ask him to join you?
I need him to get three stars.
You're still talking about that?
He always says the same thing.
"Just until I get three stars.
Then I'll quit Escofille."
"This year, it'll be this year,"
he always said.
And he never got it.
Then you ran away, didn't you?
Aizawa.
Elise.
Where were you?
Calm down, Aizawa.
I've been searching for you.
Where's Amelie?
I told her that
you were going away for work.
She's been waiting for you
to come back all this time.
I'm done with you.
I'm here to take Amelie with me.
What are you saying?
You're the one who left her!
And who was the one running around
doing whatever they wanted before that?!
I'm sure you're back to
cooking with Obana all the time.
Do you want to hurt Amelie again?
Mr. Aizawa is handling
his work-life balance just fine.
He's doing his best
while making time for Amelie.
Do you think a chef aiming for three stars
really has time to raise a child?
-Well, that's
-What about you?
Can you work and take care of her?
Will you be okay in Paris?
I have a new partner in Paris.
And he says he's willing to live together
with me and Amelie.
He's an entrepreneur.
He has much more time
and financial stability than a cook.
Amelie will be happier in Paris.
-Are you being serious?
-"Three stars"?
You're a foolish cook
chasing a foolish dream.
He's much better.
-How dare
-How dare you?!
This is between them!
We will get three stars.
You couldn't do it at Escofille.
Just give up already.
Grand Maison Tokyo will surpass Escofille.
Is that so?
Yeah.
Mr. Kyono. The Top Restaurants
will be announced in one week.
It is. And?
Escofille was nominated many times, right?
What?
What was its highest ranking?
Tenth place.
If you think this place
is going to surpass Escofille,
you'll have to do better than tenth place.
-Well, it's not
-If you don't beat tenth place
I'm taking Amelie.
What? How can you just decide that?
-Fine!
-You don't get to decide either!
If we beat tenth place,
you have to acknowledge Aizawa.
Acknowledge that chefs working hard
for three stars aren't foolish!
Fine.
No, no We can't make top ten!
-Why not?
-We haven't even been open for a year.
How would we do that? This is terrible.
-Don't say that.
-We don't have the history.
Is it really that hard?
A Japanese restaurant
has never made top twenty.
What time is it, Kyono?
We're almost open. Concentrate!
Come on
Don't say it's impossible.
Just wait a moment.
Come on in. Japanese style.
Can I really stay here?
There's a spare room upstairs.
Use it however you like.
Thank you.
Not being able to get a hotel
was a blessing in disguise.
-I'll get your bags.
-I can do it.
It's okay. We have a bit of
ladies first culture in Japan, too.
Some tea?
Why are you letting her stay?
We might be able to persuade her.
It's none of your business anyway.
Mr. Aizawa is our friend, right?
Meddling old lady.
Unlike you, mean old man.
Are you fine with
letting a stranger stay here?
How can you say that?
What?
Oh, right.
You live with Obana?
Well, he's been staying in her garage.
Are you two, by any chance
No.
Just a chef and sous-chef.
He's only allowed in
the bathroom and kitchen.
I have to explain this every time.
-Ms. Rinko.
-Yes?
You need to be careful of that guy.
He got together with
one of my friends before.
But all he thinks about is food,
so just like that, he
We all had a time like that too, no?
Not me.
Me neither.
That's why I got angry
and went to complain at Escofille.
Then, there he was, like
"Listen, Obana quickly loses interest
in anything other than food."
It was Aizawa that calmed her down.
In other words, I'm the cupid
that brought you two together.
Obana, you really are a piece of work.
You seem to enjoy this
"piece of work's" breakfast every day.
The way you bring that up is annoying too.
It's ready.
Please try it.
Fried tofu with green onions,
miso and gruyère cheese.
Oh, by the way, anyone want some pickles?
-I just made some.
-No.
The restaurant is doing better now,
why don't you move already?
I know. I'm thinking about it.
Thinking?
I am.
Oh, I see what this is.
-What?
-Oh, nothing.
Just a woman's intuition, maybe.
By the way,
Mr. Aizawa is a kind gentleman.
Weren't you happy being married to him?
I was at first.
He'd serve me wine and tasty snacks
and we'd stay up late talking.
He what?
If he had all that time,
he should have been cooking.
Obana, even you celebrated my birthday at
the restaurant after he and I got married.
I did?
It was your idea.
So Escofille really was a family affair?
Things were fun back then.
But when they started
aiming for three stars,
it was so hard for everyone.
I have a grudge against Michelin.
Chefs make too many sacrifices
to earn three Michelin stars.
You're right.
I caused trouble for Mr. Aizawa, too.
Yes? Hello?
Sorry to call so late, it's Obana.
I have a favor to ask of you.
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
SIX DAYS UNTIL TOP RESTAURANTS 50
-Manchurian wild rice?
-Yeah.
I wanted something bigger
but it's fresh and has shine.
Mr. Aizawa, could I have a moment?
You too, Mr. Kyono.
You too, Mr. Obana.
What?
Mr. Aizawa,
I'd like you to take some time off.
What? What is this about?
You need to talk things out with Elise.
I appreciate the sentiment, but it's fine.
We're busy leading up
to the award ceremony, too.
Even if you're not here,
we'll be able to
No, we won't.
Mr. Obana!
We absolutely need Aizawa's help.
But if I cover his position
The menu might be secure,
but it needs fixing
and adjustments every day.
Only Aizawa can do that.
You and I can make small changes.
No, I'm going to make a new dish.
What?
For that menu, I need Aizawa's ideas.
Good morning.
A new menu? Why now?
-Good morning.
-The next shipment should be next week
It's not venison.
Obana called me for these last night.
Thank you. This is perfect, Minegishi.
The smell and size are perfect.
Aizawa, we'll use these.
Even if you start now, we don't have time.
-The reviews are already finished.
-This is for Elise.
What? You're making this just for Elise?
I heard everything from Obana.
Things aren't going great with the wife?
I understand.
The only person I'm scared of is my wife.
With my amazing mushrooms,
you can blow her mind.
I don't know about that.
Aizawa, look.
Don't you want to use this treasure?
If you won't, I will.
I will.
That's the spirit! Go!
But this is my problem, after all.
I'll make it at home, not here.
It doesn't matter where we do it.
This place is always at the mercy
of Mr. Obana.
You're right. But it's been worse.
He was in charge of
every little thing at Escofille.
So, in the end,
who was it that caused
the allergy incident three years ago?
Why do you ask?
So many people were hurt
because of that incident.
I'm wondering
if they can just get over it.
Sorry, I said too much.
It's almost time.
Right. Let's open up.
Welcome, Mr. Kurihashi.
FIVE DAYS UNTIL TOP RESTAURANTS 50
You can't just show up here.
Sorry. We're closed today
so this was the only option.
It's not a good time.
The staff are watching.
Wait.
I'm giving this back.
Are you sure you don't want
to work at our prestigious restaurant?
I'm going to train at Grand Maison Tokyo.
Hey, wait. What are you doing?
A friend?
He's an apprentice at Grand Maison Tokyo.
What is it?
Well, I
You haven't been put up by Mr. Eta
and done something rash, have you?
I've quit that despicable work.
After all,
I'm a founding member of the legendary
restaurant, Grand Maison Tokyo.
-Take a look at our kitchen.
-What?
It wouldn't be fair
if only we got to do all the spying.
Steal our menu and leave.
-But
-You can't copy it anyway.
These are our fermentation machines.
They strictly control
temperature and humidity.
Wow, awesome
We also dry nuts, seeds, and fruits.
We pickle them, age them, smoke them,
and use various other
preservation methods.
PICKLES
It's more like an experiment than cooking.
Unlike your restaurant which serves
simple dishes with natural flavors,
we go all out to elevate those flavors
one or two levels higher
by applying human skill.
Complex flavors achieved by
using the chef's wisdom and knowledge.
That is Gaku's food.
Amazing.
It's totally different than ours.
Cooking is so cool.
Top class chefs are really extraordinary.
It's like their hearts are in sync.
It's incredible.
It's not all nice though.
We want to crush your restaurant.
What ranking are you aiming for?
I think they said tenth place.
Tenth? Impossible.
A restaurant that hasn't been open a year
taking tenth?
That's unheard of.
It's impossible.
What ranking is Gaku aiming for?
We hope to be in the top twenty.
A Japanese restaurant
has never cracked the top twenty.
Tell Obana that we hope to
take that honorary title.
Aizawa!
What are you doing?
Look at that. Look.
It's Elise.
She barged right in.
So they met.
I couldn't turn her away
in front of Amelie.
Amelie. Grandma will be here soon.
But I wanna keep playing.
You can't do things like that.
She was happy, right?
I won't give her up.
Then let's take it to court.
Court?
And what are you two doing here?
Sorry. We thought it might be better
if there was a nonpartial party here.
I just wanted a "creamy" soda.
"Creamy"?
If we take it to court, you'll never win
once they see that you work with Obana.
How does Amelie feel?
I don't want her to be sad.
That's why I want to take her.
Sorry.
Yes? What is it?
What? Okay. I'll be right there.
What is it?
Amelie has a fever.
I'm going too.
No, you don't have to.
I won't let you into my home.
-I can come, right? I'll give you a lift.
-What?
Pay this. Thanks.
Right.
Ms. Rinko. I have a favor to ask.
Good. It's going down.
Good.
Where's mom?
She'll be here tomorrow.
Are you thirsty?
-No?
-Are you hungry?
You should eat something.
You'll be better soon.
-What are you doing?
-Huh
Raspberry jelly.
It's perfect.
Amelie's favorite.
Thanks. I'm sure she'll have some of this.
Sorry, I know it's late.
What is it?
I'm here to make a delivery.
Up you go.
Here. Your favorite.
Why not? It's even sweeter than usual.
And the jelly is super soft,
so it's easy to eat.
She won't eat.
Amelie?
How about this?
It's mom's!
Yes.
What?
You're hungry?
Is it yummy?
What is it?
It's good?
She ignored my jelly?
It's too sweet and not cooked well.
What is that?
It's a rice pudding called riz au lait.
A remedy made by French mothers.
What has she done?
But Ms. Elise
worked really hard on it.
RICE, MILK, SUGAR
LEMON PEEL, CINNAMON, VANILLA BEANS
You can't beat mom's cooking.
So every time you were sick,
mom always made you that?
Yep.
I see.
I don't know anything.
You and mom are together again.
Y-Yeah.
You two can make
all kinds of yummy things.
Yeah.
Obana.
What? You're here?
Me?
What is it?
It's a secret?
-It's a secret.
-Fine.
-Go.
-Fine.
What is it?
Got it. Good night.
It's so sweet!
I can't help it. I'm not a chef.
But Amelie loved it.
She only eats this when she's sick.
-Thank you, Ms. Rinko.
-Sure.
It was the first time I saw
Natsuki Obana lose in cooking.
To this?
I just simmered milk,
sugar and rice together.
It'd be even better if Aizawa made it.
Hey, Ms. Elise.
You should all come over to eat
when Amelie gets better.
Why do you say that?
I want to make my restaurant
a family affair, too.
I'll think about it.
Also
I have one more thing to ask.
It may just be a woman's intuition
Hey, this might be good for galettes.
-That's great. Let's do it.
-Okay.
Merci.
Let's start with this.
This one.
Perfect.
SHOGENJI MUSHROOM, FLOUR,
DRY YEAST, WATER, SAL
NAMEKO MUSHROOM, SOF BOILED EGG YOLK
Did you tell your mother?
What?
That Elise found another man.
I can't tell her that.
For Amelie's sake.
I'm hoping to get back with her, anyway.
I see.
Pass me the salt.
That's too much.
It's fine.
This is how Elise likes it.
No way.
Bon appétit.
-No, no, no.
-Yes, yes, yes.
I know more about her than you.
A chef who understands
his customers is strong.
I bet you're upset
you lost to the riz au lait.
I'm not.
She was so happy.
Yeah.
Maybe she's right.
Maybe Amelie would be happier with Elise.
Welcome. Thanks for waiting.
THE DAY BEFORE TOP RESTAURANTS 50
This way, please.
-Welcome.
-This is where dad works.
What do you think?
Wow!
Here you are.
We usually don't do lunch,
but today we'll celebrate
you getting better.
A special lunch for a princess.
How wonderful.
We've prepared orchids.
Your favorite, Elise.
-You remembered.
-Of course.
Thank you for helping Aizawa.
We wanted to invite you sooner.
It's no problem.
You must be so busy now with the judging.
-Is this okay?
-Yes.
The ceremony is tomorrow,
so I'm sure it's already been decided.
Here at Grand Maison Tokyo,
no matter the situation,
we always provide
the best food and best service.
Please enjoy yourselves.
Order for special courses, please.
Three adults and one child.
Oui, chef!
Girolle mushrooms and Himo pepper sable.
And the amuse for the princess.
Mini omelette rice.
Wow! It's a heart, Amelie!
Let's eat.
How is it, Amelie?
Yummy.
This is great, too.
This is a goat milk bavarois.
And the same for you, princess.
Let's eat.
Dad made this at home once.
Yeah.
How is it?
Yummy.
What is it?
This is a pressé
of eggplant and white liver.
There's chocolate in this, right?
You're right!
How'd you know that?
Amelie tried it
when I was working on it at home.
It was dad's idea to add chocolate.
Is that so?
What is this rice cracker?
That's an eggplant, mom.
Oh! You're right!
Oh! It's delicious.
Okay, Amelie. Let's go home first.
Already?
Mom and Dad have to talk.
Here.
Obana.
For you.
Got it.
Next, the spécialité.
Oui, chef.
Here's the spécialité.
Galette champignon.
Please wrap it up and eat it.
Mr. Aizawa and Mr. Obana
designed this dish just for you.
Elise?
Is something missing from the dish?
All the food is great.
That's the problem.
How much work did it take
to make food this good?
I bet you work so hard, sacrificing
your own sleep and time with Amelie!
Why do you go that far?
I can't entrust Amelie
to a person like that.
Today's last dish.
I don't want to eat your food.
It's not ours.
What is this?
It's raspberry jelly.
Made just for you by a chef named Amelie.
You gotta tell it to taste good.
This'll be great.
-Did you force her to make it?
-No.
She came to me and asked how to make it.
She said she wanted to give you
a welcome home present.
She worked so hard
and put her heart into it.
Bon appétit.
Amelie.
When did she learn to do this?
I began working from home
and she often helped me cook.
Back then
Why didn't you do that back then?
Take Amelie to Paris.
Mr. Aizawa.
I want to keep cooking.
I'll be able to work harder
without Amelie around.
I wish nothing but happiness
for you and your partner.
I lied.
What?
I said that to hurt you.
I don't have a new partner.
When I go back to Paris,
I'll raise Amelie myself.
If that's the case, then
I'll go back to Paris
after we get three stars.
Can't you wait until then?
No.
You've said that so many times
and it's never worked out.
I'm sick of hearing it. And I have
no intention of starting over with you.
This time
This time
we can do it.
Grand Maison Tokyo can surpass Escofille.
I have faith.
Tenth place.
What?
At Top Restaurants 50 tomorrow.
Grand Maison Tokyo
will surpass Escofille's tenth place.
When that happens
can we try this again? One more time?
Maybe you
will get a chance to rethink things.
You might finally give up
on this impossible dream.
No one has ever made top twenty
in their first entry.
Maybe we didn't make it.
There's more to go.
This is what we aimed for
Come on.
We will now announce the top ten.
In the year 2019,
these are the top ten
finest restaurants in the world.
If you don't beat tenth place,
I'm taking Amelie.
If we beat tenth place,
you have to acknowledge Aizawa.
When that happens, can we try again?
We got tenth place?
Tenth is great. It's amazing.
I'm so sorry.
Tenth place at its first entry.
We'll never make the top ten.
We've lost.
Bravo!
Mr. Tango!
We did it!
We did it!
Damn it!
Here. Eat this on the plane.
-Isn't that great?
-Thanks.
Be good.
I'll write you lots of letters.
So? Feel like giving up on three stars?
Shut up. There's no way.
Back then, I really thought
you'd get those three stars.
Your food was truly incredible.
But when you couldn't,
it was so hard for me to see Aizawa
being overwhelmed.
And then the incident happened.
I couldn't take it anymore.
I wondered what all the hard work was for.
You better get them this time.
Get them for him. Three stars.
Almost time.
You couldn't pass tenth place,
but I'll admit this.
Grand Maison Tokyo's food
was better than Escofille's.
Good luck.
Hey.
I promise.
Amelie, take care.
See you! Bye!
Dad!
Yes?
Mom said she'll be waiting.
Good luck.
That hurts.
Let's go.
To the tenth best restaurant in the world,
Grand Maison Tokyo!
To Chef Rinko Hayami!
You're drinking too much.
The truth is
I knew Elise didn't have a partner.
What? You did?
If she really did have one,
she wouldn't tell Aizawa right there.
I realized
she was just trying to be tough.
Why didn't you tell him?
You had so many chances to tell him.
No, no.
I've dated countless
good-for-nothing chefs.
I'm painfully aware.
They're all jerks
that treat women like trash.
Why am I attracted to guys like that?
Even my mom devoted
her whole life to her lover.
-Lover?
-Didn't I tell you, Mr. Kyono?
My mother got this house from her lover.
Really?
-Did you know that?
-I heard, yeah.
Right. Let's eat the pickles she made.
You can't just use that without asking.
What do you mean? I'm cooking here!
These look great.
This is it!
So good. Mr. Kyono, try these.
We should try boiled eggs next.
Good idea.
Chicken or fish might be good too.
And tofu.
Tofu?
If you wrap it in gauze to prevent it from
losing shape and leave it for 2-3 days
it turns out like cheese. So good.
How do you know so much about pickling?
They're too fermented. Too much!
What's wrong?
Obana, listen.
You've been here too long.
This again?
-I said I'd think about it.
-I'm being serious!
-Mr. Kyono?
-Sorry.
I don't like it. You two always
cooking and eating together.
Spending all this time alone.
I don't like it.
Oh, I see.
Very well.
Let's drink, Kyono.
I've had enough.
Um
Maybe this isn't something one manager
should say to another, but I must.
I
I'm in love with you, Ms. Rinko.
That's why I want Obana to get out of here
as soon as possible.
He left?
Abandoning the restaurant is crazy!
I forgot why I even started
cooking in the first place.
The man who first trained me.
If you focus on stars,
you lose sight of what's important.
They don't get along very well.
He's always putting the restaurant first.
It's okay!
We will continue to satisfy our customers.
Do you think your pretty words
will get you a star?
Get in the car, Nattchan.
Okay. Bye.
Who's that?
We're going for three stars.