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The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine

2002Show1 season12 episodes

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A romantic, wholesome drama series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E10 "Episode #1.10" 9.5

Episodes

9.2

Story

The sauce is cooked over low heat, love over high heat.

Natsumi takes a job at Kitchen Macaroni, a family-run restaurant known for its omelets, pretending to be the fiancée of the owner's eldest son. Though initially met with skepticism by the staff and family, she gradually wins them over.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Food-Centric
  • Heartwarming Ensemble
  • Family Dynamics
  • Charming Characters
  • Lighthearted
  • Situational Humor
  • Found Family Trope
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Taisuke Kawamura, Naruhide Mizuta, Akihiro Karaki
Written by
Mika Ohmori
Music by
Ryo Yoshimata

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 1, 2002 · September 16, 2002 · Ended

First aired
July 1, 2002
Last aired
September 16, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
95 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine?"

Questions about The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine?

Netflix

In the United States, The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine streams on Netflix. It also streams in 94 other countries.

Is The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine?

12 h

About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2002.

Will The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.