About this season
The newspaper office, Tozai Shinbun, plans to publish the Ultimate Menu to commemorate their 100th anniversary. It would not only describe foods but also pass on dietary cultures for many generations to come. Despite its importance, Shirou Yamaoka, a lazy employee, and Yuuko Kurita, a company newcomer, are selected as the editors.
Episodes (136)
1. The Ultimate Menu
Aired 17 October 1988 • 26 min
2. Father VS Son
Aired 24 October 1988 • 26 min
3. Fresh Vegetables
Aired 31 October 1988 • 26 min
4. Fresh Fish
Aired 7 November 1988 • 26 min
5. Thick Soba Broth
Aired 14 November 1988 • 26 min
6. The Phantom Fish
Aired 21 November 1988 • 26 min
7. The Magic of Charcoal
Aired 28 November 1988 • 26 min
8. An Odd Dinner Date
Aired 5 December 1988 • 26 min
9. The Heart of Sushi
Aired 12 December 1988 • 26 min
10. The Rules of Cooking
Aired 19 December 1988 • 26 min
11. The Power of Clay Pots
Aired 9 January 1989 • 26 min
12. The Secret of Stock
Aired 16 January 1989 • 26 min
13. The Value of Labor
Aired 23 January 1989 • 26 min
14. The Champion's Favourite Food
Aired 30 January 1989 • 26 min
15. Japanese Curry
Aired 6 February 1989 • 26 min
16. The Power of Open Flames
Aired 13 February 1989 • 26 min
17. A Hospitable Heart
Aired 20 February 1989 • 26 min
18. Freshness and Speed
Aired 27 February 1989 • 26 min
19. Love and Ice Cream
Aired 6 March 1989 • 26 min
20. Expanding Horizons
Aired 13 March 1989 • 26 min
21. Knife Basics
Aired 20 March 1989 • 26 min
22. Terms of a Chef
Aired 27 March 1989 • 26 min
23. Flavor of Gyuunabe
Aired 10 April 1989 • 26 min
24. Chuka Soba's Life
Aired 24 April 1989 • 26 min
25. Memory of the Tongue
Aired 1 May 1989 • 26 min
26. A Reason Not to Eat
Aired 8 May 1989 • 26 min
27. Battle of the Whales Part 1
Aired 15 May 1989 • 26 min
28. Battle of the Whales Part 2
Aired 22 May 1989 • 26 min
29. Wisdom of the Trip
Aired 29 May 1989 • 26 min
30. Elasticity of Udon
Aired 5 June 1989 • 26 min
31. Home of the Ayu
Aired 12 June 1989 • 26 min
32. Hamburger Ingredients
Aired 19 June 1989 • 26 min
33. Dish Made by the Bride
Aired 26 June 1989 • 26 min
34. Awabi Zukushi
Aired 3 July 1989 • 26 min
35. Longing for Pork Cutlet
Aired 10 July 1989 • 26 min
36. Soup and Noodles
Aired 17 July 1989 • 26 min
37. Garlic Power
Aired 24 July 1989 • 26 min
38. Beer and Edamame
Aired 31 July 1989 • 26 min
39. The Taste at the Hottest Moment
Aired 14 August 1989 • 26 min
40. Midsummer Ice
Aired 21 August 1989 • 26 min
41. The Ideal Technique
Aired 28 August 1989 • 26 min
42. Soy and Nigari
Aired 18 September 1989 • 26 min
43. The Aroma of Aodake
Aired 25 September 1989 • 26 min
44. The Beauty of Women
Aired 17 October 1989 • 26 min
45. Showdown in Hong Kong Part 1
Aired 24 October 1989 • 26 min
46. Showdown in Hong Kong Part 2
Aired 31 October 1989 • 26 min
47. Egg Yolk and White
Aired 7 November 1989 • 26 min
48. Mother's Apple
Aired 14 November 1989 • 26 min
49. The Power of Beef
Aired 21 November 1989 • 26 min
50. The Ultimate Manners
Aired 28 November 1989 • 26 min
51. Lemons and Health
Aired 5 December 1989 • 26 min
52. The Charm of Fish
Aired 12 December 1989 • 26 min
53. Candy and Dream
Aired 19 December 1989 • 26 min
54. Tokyo-style Zoni
Aired 9 January 1990 • 26 min
55. Mystery of Soy Sauce
Aired 16 January 1990 • 26 min
56. Yum Cha
Aired 23 January 1990 • 26 min
57. Fond de Veau
Aired 30 January 1990 • 26 min
58. Music of Hometown
Aired 6 February 1990 • 26 min
59. Friends of Rice
Aired 13 February 1990 • 26 min
60. Effort in Kimchi
Aired 20 February 1990 • 26 min
61. Emergency Food
Aired 27 February 1990 • 26 min
62. The Red of the Earth
Aired 6 March 1990 • 26 min
63. Natto of Love
Aired 13 March 1990 • 26 min
64. Salad and Beauty
Aired 20 March 1990 • 26 min
65. Boke and Tsukkomi
Aired 24 April 1990 • 26 min
66. Wankata Test
Aired 1 May 1990 • 26 min
67. Boxer's Pain
Aired 8 May 1990 • 26 min
68. Tamago and Frying Pan
Aired 22 May 1990 • 26 min
69. Reunion bowl
Aired 29 May 1990 • 26 min
70. Brown Rice VS White Rice
Aired 12 June 1990 • 26 min
71. Fish Without Bones
Aired 19 June 1990 • 26 min
72. Gum Substitute
Aired 3 July 1990 • 26 min
73. The Flower of Tofu
Aired 10 July 1990 • 26 min
74. Black Sashimi
Aired 24 July 1990 • 26 min
75. Seafood of the Northern Sea
Aired 14 August 1990 • 26 min
76. The Charm of the Smell
Aired 11 September 1990 • 26 min
77. The Specialty of the Cottage
Aired 18 September 1990 • 26 min
78. Ultimate Menu VS Supreme Menu
Aired 16 October 1990 • 26 min
79. Ultimate VS Supreme, the Ability with Yolk
Aired 23 October 1990 • 26 min
80. Perseverance and Wild Yam
Aired 30 October 1990 • 26 min
81. The Gift of the Sea Breeze
Aired 6 November 1990 • 26 min
82. Ultimate VS Supreme, the Live Rice
Aired 13 November 1990 • 26 min
83. Ultimate VS Supreme Battle!! Vegetable Edition
Aired 20 November 1990 • 26 min
84. An Ugly Fish
Aired 27 November 1990 • 26 min
85. The Warmth of an Ordinary Town
Aired 4 December 1990 • 26 min
86. The Table of a Family
Aired 11 December 1990 • 26 min
87. Intriguing Karaage
Aired 18 December 1990 • 26 min
88. Osechi and Bride
Aired 8 January 1991 • 26 min
89. Ultimate VS Supreme, the Spring of Gyoza
Aired 15 January 1991 • 26 min
90. Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Gyoza Edition
Aired 22 January 1991 • 26 min
91. The Delicacy of Midwinter
Aired 29 January 1991 • 26 min
92. The Agony of the European Restaurant
Aired 5 February 1991 • 26 min
93. Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 1
Aired 12 February 1991 • 26 min
94. Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 2
Aired 19 February 1991 • 26 min
95. A Passing Porridge
Aired 26 February 1991 • 26 min
96. The Taste of Edo
Aired 5 March 1991 • 26 min
97. Grandma's Adventure
Aired 12 March 1991 • 26 min
98. Is the food three generations?
Aired 19 March 1991 • 26 min
99. Dad's Korokke
Aired 23 April 1991 • 26 min
100. A Luxurious Meal
Aired 30 April 1991 • 26 min
101. Bean Sprouts
Aired 7 May 1991 • 26 min
102. Donburi VS Norimaki
Aired 21 May 1991 • 26 min
103. Gourmet Oriented
Aired 28 May 1991 • 26 min
104. Skills of the Second Generation
Aired 4 June 1991 • 26 min
105. Pasta After Five Years
Aired 11 June 1991 • 26 min
106. Nostalgia Dish
Aired 18 June 1991 • 26 min
107. Sea Pine Mushroom Rice
Aired 25 June 1991 • 26 min
108. The Rain of Umeboshi
Aired 2 July 1991 • 26 min
109. Toji and Water
Aired 9 July 1991 • 26 min
110. Mild Vinegar
Aired 16 July 1991 • 26 min
111. Cooking Skills and Painting Skills
Aired 23 July 1991 • 26 min
112. The Heart of Hojicha
Aired 30 July 1991 • 26 min
113. Cool Breeze Somen
Aired 13 August 1991 • 26 min
114. Aged Liquor
Aired 3 September 1991 • 26 min
115. The Secret of Spices
Aired 17 September 1991 • 26 min
116. New Project
Aired 15 October 1991 • 26 min
117. Prohibited Bird
Aired 22 October 1991 • 26 min
118. The Spirit of Challenge
Aired 29 October 1991 • 26 min
119. Japanese Roots
Aired 5 November 1991 • 26 min
120. Jumbo Chawanmushi
Aired 12 November 1991 • 26 min
121. Life and Bowls
Aired 19 November 1991 • 26 min
122. Spicy Mentaiko
Aired 26 November 1991 • 26 min
123. Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Spaghetti
Aired 3 December 1991 • 26 min
124. An Embarrassing Dish
Aired 10 December 1991 • 26 min
125. New Year's Udon
Aired 17 December 1991 • 26 min
126. The Porgy Inside the Porgy
Aired 7 January 1992 • 26 min
127. Two Bridal Candidates
Aired 14 January 1992 • 26 min
128. The True Value of Kajiki
Aired 21 January 1992 • 26 min
129. Pizza and Yokozuna
Aired 28 January 1992 • 26 min
130. The Spirit of the Sardine
Aired 4 February 1992 • 26 min
131. Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle of Sweets!
Aired 11 February 1992 • 26 min
132. The Gift of the Sun
Aired 18 February 1992 • 26 min
133. The Crab and the Monkey
Aired 25 February 1992 • 26 min
134. Sole and Flatfish
Aired 3 March 1992 • 26 min
135. The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 1
Aired 10 March 1992 • 26 min
136. The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 2
Aired 17 March 1992 • 26 min