Masato is a young ramen chef in the city of Takasaki in Japan. After the sudden death of his emotionally distant father, he chances upon a suitcase of memorabilia and a red notebook—filled with musings and old photos—left behind by his Singaporean mother, who died when he was just ten years old. Acting on a hunch, he takes off for Singapore with the notebook, hoping to piece together the story of his life, as well as that of his parents. There he meets Miki, a Japanese food blogger and single mother who helps him track down his maternal uncle Ah Wee, who runs a bak kut teh stall. Masato discovers that his grandmother Madam Lee is still alive, and that she holds the key to the tender yet turbulent love story of his parents. Masato and his grandmother try to heal each other's broken souls, and they find salvation in the kitchen, where the meals they cook become more than the sum of their ingredients. ~~ A co-production between Singapore, Japan, and France. Edit Translation
- English
- Español
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: Ramen Teh
- Also Known As: ラーメン テー , La Saveur des rāmen , La Saveur des ramen , Kazoku no Recipe , 家族のレシピ , ラーメン・テー , La Saveur des râmen , 情牽拉麵茶 , ラーメンテー , Ramen Teh
- Genres: Food, Drama
Where to Watch Ramen Shop
Cast & Credits
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![Saitoh Takumi in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)]( "Saitoh Takumi in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)")
Saitoh TakumiMasatoMain Role -
![Jeanette Aw in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)]( "Jeanette Aw in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)")
Jeanette AwMei LianSupport Role -
![Matsuda Seiko in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)]( "Matsuda Seiko in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)")
Matsuda SeikoMikiSupport Role -
![Mark Lee in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)]( "Mark Lee in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)")
Mark LeeUncle WeeSupport Role -
![Ihara Tsuyoshi in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)]( "Ihara Tsuyoshi in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)")
Ihara TsuyoshiKazuoSupport Role -
![Bessho Tetsuya in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)]( "Bessho Tetsuya in Ramen Shop Japanese Movie (2018)")
Bessho TetsuyaUncle AkioSupport Role
Reviews
A food healing trip
I finally watched this movie a few years later and it was so good.Even though it was sometimes slow paced but in my opinion, it brought some peaceful feelings and beautiful views on cities and landscapes. It was quite interesting to see two different cultures by bringing local food, not only it was mouthwatering thanks to some dishes but also moving with historical elements between 2 countries and I didn't know about it so it educated me on this part.
I think I love everything in this movie such as the performances of the actors which I didn't know nor watch them in any other movies, the story and step by step discovering / learning with the main character the background of his parents but also his mother and her family. In addition, I myself love food and it's also important to me so I related to it, I feel connected somehow that's why I give a high rating.
It was seriously such a beautiful, heartwarming, healing, moving and comforting movie.
Lastly, thanks to this movie, I want to watch more of the director Eric Khoo but also want to check other projects of other actors, especially Takumi Saitoh's.
Very lightweight food drama
A somewhat more fleshed-out drama episode, very syrupy and without any depth whatsoever. Which doesn't bother me so much, as it's a style I can enjoy beyond the general lightweight nature of the whole thing. It's not high art, but it makes for a pleasant watch on a Sunday afternoon on TV. Seiko Matsuda is still very pretty.
