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Cast
Yuko Takeuchi
as Mugita Natsumi
Yosuke Eguchi
as Nabeshima Yujiro
Satoshi Tsumabuki
as Nabeshima Junzaburo
Misaki Itō
as Shiomi Tomato
Tomohisa Yamashita
as Nabeshima Koshiro
Takayuki Yamada
as Ushijima Minoru
Eita Nagayama
as Sakai Noboru
Go Morita
as Shuji
Issei Takubo
as Kawabata Mamoru
Masako Umemiya
as Yamashiro Hidemi
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2002
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes10
Director—
WritersMika Ohmori
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine
About The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine
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.
Directed by —, The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine leans on a strong ensemble — Yuko Takeuchi, Yosuke Eguchi, Satoshi Tsumabuki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2002.
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