The 16th Night Kitchen (2026)
J-Drama is celebrated worldwide for its commitment to emotional precision and compact, character-driven storytelling — and The 16th Night Kitchen (2026), currently airing on NTV in 2026 with Nakamura Aoi at the centre, upholds that tradition with remarkable assurance. Each episode arrives on Kaidrama free in Full HD with professional English subtitles the moment it is broadcast. Stay ahead of the story — stream the latest episode now or download it free on your own schedule.
Synopsis
The story is set in Yomi, the realm where people go after death. There stands the “Yomi Restaurant,” which serves the deceased a “final dish” to help them let go of the regrets and lingering attachments they left behind in the world of the living. There, the dead order the dish they remember most vividly from their lives. A chef known as Meng Po heals each of them with a single dish, freeing them from their regrets, lingering attachments, and earthly ties before sending them on their journey to the next life. (Source: Japanese = natalie.mu || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the collection of short stories “Shi Liu Ye Shan Fang” (十六夜膳房) by Mao Wu (毛無). Native Title: 十六夜膳房 -いざよいぜんぼう- Also Known As: Izayoi Zenbo , Izayoi Zenbou , いざよいぜんぼう
Information
- Original title
- 十六夜膳房 -いざよいぜんぼう-
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- 2026
- Episodes
- 11
- Duration
- 30 min
- Status
- Ongoing
- Genres
- Fantasy, Food and Supernatural
- Network
- NTV
- Director
- Kariyama Shunsuke
- Cast
- Nakamura Aoi
- Language
- Japanese
