20 Japanese Food Movies to Watch for Ramen, Sushi, and Quiet Comfort
A Japanese food movie list about ramen, sushi, home kitchens, seasonal meals, and comforting everyday stories. Browse MovieDB details, ratings, trailers, and where-to-watch links.
Rank 1Movie
Tampopo
In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen noodles. The widowed owner, Tampopo, begs them to help her turn her establishment into a paragon of the "art of noodle-soup making". Interspersed are satirical vignettes about the importance of food to different aspects of human life.
Runner-up picks
2Movie
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.
3Movie
Sweet Bean
The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.
More rankings
4MovieThe Ramen Girl
2008★ 6.5
5MovieLittle Forest: Summer/Autumn
2014★ 7.8
6MovieLittle Forest: Winter/Spring
2015★ 7.8
7MovieThe Chef of South Polar
2009★ 7.1
8MovieKamome Diner
2006★ 7.3
9MovieWhat Did You Eat Yesterday?
2021★ 6.0
10MovieThe Zen Diary
2022★ 7.2
11MovieA Tale of Samurai Cooking
2013★ 7.2
12MovieThe God of Ramen
2013★ 6.8
13MovieRamen Shop
2018★ 6.8
14MovieTsukiji Wonderland
2016★ 7.9
15MovieThe Last Recipe
2017★ 6.8
16MovieFlavor of Happiness
2008★ 6.3
17MovieRinco's Restaurant
2010★ 8.2
18MovieMidnight Diner
2014★ 7.6
19MovieMidnight Diner 2
2016★ 7.4
20MovieBread of Happiness
2012★ 6.7
About this list
A Japanese food movie list about ramen, sushi, home kitchens, seasonal meals, and comforting everyday stories. Browse MovieDB details, ratings, trailers, and where-to-watch links.
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