Flavor of Happiness (しあわせのかおり)

It's ready to serve.

Okay.

Here's your Ocean set.

Thank you, come again.

- I'll have a Mountain set. - Okay.

Mr. Wang, another Mountain set.

"Little Shanghai Restaurant"

"FLAVOR OF HAPPINESS"

"We Are Open"

See you tomorrow, Mr. Wang.

Of course, there are cultural differences.

You're right.

You idiots...

If you're done, get back to work.

Mr. Wang,

his wife caught him cheating

and kicked him out of the house.

Every time it happens,

she makes him buy expensive bags and jewellery.

What are you planning to buy this time, Mr. Ishida?

Come on, don't tease me.

This time, it's really bad...

Excuse me...

Excuse me...

I phoned you yesterday...

I'm Takako Yamashita,

from the food division at Hokuriku Department Store.

I'm sorry if I called at a bad time.

I'm not interested.

It'll just take a few minutes.

I assure you it'll be profitable.

You won't lose...

Welcome back.

Hi.

Yamashita.

Got a sec?

How's the Little Shanghai situation?

Unfortunately he won't hear me out.

Even though we're going by the book,

the stubborn old guy won't sign.

He's got regulars coming in from out of town.

Selling his food here could be good business.

I'm a fan, too.

Just get him to sign the papers.

Yes, sir.

It's Takako Yamashita, sorry I'm late.

Coming.

Noriko, your mom is here.

I'm coming.

Mom, you're late.

Sorry, sweetie. Let's go home.

Noriko, dinner's ready.

Okay.

So... Let's eat.

Hello.

Please don't come back.

I'll have an Ocean set, please.

And crab dumplings, too.

Here you are.

Thank you.

You guys. If you're done, get back to work!

A Mountain set.

An Ocean set, please.

A Mountain set, please.

Wang...

Your body's getting old and brittle.

Maybe it's time...

you hired an apprentice.

I don't need the trouble.

There won't be anybody to carry on your recipes.

It's a real shame...

What the heck did you say, pinhead?

What?

Never mind. Don't bring me bad luck.

Thank you. Here's your receipt.

Please take care.

Thank you very much.

Make sure she's warm and gets lots of rest.

Excuse me...

Hello.

What a surprise.

Do you often come here?

No. This is our first visit.

My daughter was up all night with a bad cough.

And I heard the Chinese medicine prescribed here could help.

Your daughter?

Yes, she's in the washroom.

Have a seat.

Well... Thank you.

I really enjoy your lunches every day.

Actually, I have to apologize.

I proposed a business deal even though I'd never tried your food.

I'm sorry.

- All finished? - Yep.

Noriko, please say hello.

Here.

But I'm not giving up yet.

G'day!

All the vegetables you ordered.

What's on the menu for the dinner party tonight?

Can I come and watch?

Sure.

Thanks. I'll be back around 6 o'clock.

Mr. Wang?

Mr. Wang, what's wrong?

Are you okay?

Mr. Wang! Mr. Wang!

Throw away all the meat.

What about the freezer?

It'll be fine.

I'll cook you a feast when I get home.

Sounds great.

Excuse me...

I didn't want to bother you...

I just wanted to see if you were okay.

How are you feeling?

Oh, well... I'm fine now.

I'll reopen soon.

I'm glad to hear that.

This is for you.

Let me do that. Please, sit down.

Oh, but...

Don't worry. Sit down and stay a while.

- Please. - Thank you.

He's the grandson of the farmer who supplies my vegetables.

You made an effort to come every day.

To be honest, after ten days of making lunch for you

and watching you eat with a big smile

it made me think of what else I hadn't cooked

and new dishes I could make.

I have to confess, I started forgetting about my job.

I wondered how many dishes I could eat.

You're an honest lady.

Thank you for all the meals.

But, Ms. Yamashita...

Please give up on selling my food at your store.

When I cook, I like to be able to see customers' faces.

- Well... - What is it?

Just out of curiosity...

Yes?

What's the secret to your crab dumplings?

Oh, that's confidential.

Of course.

But if you really want to know...

What should I do?

Quit your job and come to my restaurant. Then you can learn.

Your blood pressure is stable.

And you're doing very well with your rehabilitation.

When can I start work again, Doctor?

I'll be frank with you...

You won't be able to work the way you did before.

The paralysis will lessen, but...

strenuous physical activities like cooking will be impossible.

In a way, you're fortunate that

your stroke wasn't worse.

Next time you won't be so lucky.

Perhaps...

you should talk to your family about the restaurant.

Are you all right?

Sir, are you okay?

I'm fine!

Regarding the situation with Little Shanghai.

For now, Mr. Wang...

He's half paralyzed.

Forget it.

It's too bad, but we'll find something else.

He left hospital and is undergoing rehabilitation.

Takahashi,

check out the crab croquettes from Maizuru, right away.

Yes, sir.

If you could just give me a little more time...

No way.

But you and everybody agreed that

Little Shanghai was the best choice...

Should we give up so easily?

What the heck are you talking about? This is a business.

But...

Yamashita, take a break and clear your head.

He's got no family.

Being sick at his age with nobody around is tough.

You think he'll sell his shop?

It's game over for him.

Oshita.

Yes. Regarding Very Berry Pudding...

Hello, Mr. Wang?

Hello?

I'm sorry, I let myself in.

Oh, it's just you. You surprised me.

Sorry.

Mr. Wang's at the dock.

Thank you.

Mr. Wang...

Oh, hi Takako.

I heard you were here.

Do you mind if I sit down?

What were you looking at?

My hometown, Shaoxing, is right across the sea.

Shaoxing?

It's a beautiful place, surrounded by water.

I've never been to China.