[BS Nittele] Indian yet Japanese-style? Drunk Dragon's Tsukaji is thrilled by the famous curry and extra-large kakiage! Enjoying standing soba in Shinjuku with guest Eiichiro Funakoshi!
Actor Eiichiro Funakoshi makes a guest appearance! He and host Muga Tsukaji (Drunk Dragon) stroll through Shinjuku, a city of Funakoshi's youth. They visit the popular standing soba shop "Yomoda Soba" to enjoy its two famous dishes: an extra-large kakiage soba and an authentic Japanese-style Indian curry, which leaves both of them captivated.
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Actor Eiichiro Funakoshi makes a guest appearance! A stroll through the city of his youth, Shinjuku.
The setting for this episode is Shinjuku, Tokyo. At Shinjuku's main shrine, Hanazono Shrine, Muga Tsukaji (of the comedy duo Drunk Dragon) meets actor Eiichiro Funakoshi. Funakoshi, who actually used to live next to the shrine during his youth, is an expert on the streets of Shinjuku. After the two pay their respects at the shrine, they take a walk down memory lane towards the Shinjuku Piccadilly area, where a soba shop Funakoshi used to frequent almost every morning once stood.
The "8 Core Principles" of dedication! To the popular shop "Yomoda Soba."
Their destination is the Shinjuku West Exit branch of "Yomoda Soba," a popular chain with 11 locations mainly in Tokyo. The shop is famous for its homemade noodles and Indian curry. Inside, a list of "8 Principles of Dedication" is displayed, showing their commitment to every detail, from the soup, soba, and tempura down to the water.
Tsukaji and Funakoshi order the shop's most popular item, the "Extra-Large Kakiage Soba." The kakiage (mixed vegetable tempura), made with plenty of domestic onions, is voluminous and has an exquisite "fluffy yet crisp" texture. Another signature dish is the "Authentic Japanese-Style Indian Curry," which surprised Tsukaji, who exclaimed, "The spices really come through!" After getting a bite, Funakoshi was instantly captivated by its deep flavor, asking, "What is this deliciousness? Can I have another bite?"
We bring you a blissful 30 minutes in the heart of the city.
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The second location is Naka-Ochiai, Tokyo. An encore broadcast of a standing soba shop popular with roadside drivers! The rich, strong broth soaks into everything.
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[Title]
Drunk Tsukaji's Wandering Standing Soba
[Program Summary]
A show where Drunk Dragon's Muga Tsukaji travels across Japan in search of "standing soba," a friend to the common folk. Wherever he goes, he finds the best bowls of soba and wonderful, heartwarming encounters. A feel-good tour of standing soba shops, full of dedication and humanity!
[Broadcast Date and Time]
March 30th (Monday) from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Airs every Monday at 10:00 PM)
[Broadcast Station]
BS Nittele / BS Nittele 4K
[Cast]
Muga Tsukaji (Drunk Dragon)
Narrator: Kyotaro Yanagiya
[Credit]
ⒸBS Nittele
Actor Eiichiro Funakoshi makes a guest appearance! A stroll through the city of his youth, Shinjuku.
The setting for this episode is Shinjuku, Tokyo. At Shinjuku's main shrine, Hanazono Shrine, Muga Tsukaji (of the comedy duo Drunk Dragon) meets actor Eiichiro Funakoshi. Funakoshi, who actually used to live next to the shrine during his youth, is an expert on the streets of Shinjuku. After the two pay their respects at the shrine, they take a walk down memory lane towards the Shinjuku Piccadilly area, where a soba shop Funakoshi used to frequent almost every morning once stood.
The "8 Core Principles" of dedication! To the popular shop "Yomoda Soba."
Their destination is the Shinjuku West Exit branch of "Yomoda Soba," a popular chain with 11 locations mainly in Tokyo. The shop is famous for its homemade noodles and Indian curry. Inside, a list of "8 Principles of Dedication" is displayed, showing their commitment to every detail, from the soup, soba, and tempura down to the water.
Tsukaji and Funakoshi order the shop's most popular item, the "Extra-Large Kakiage Soba." The kakiage (mixed vegetable tempura), made with plenty of domestic onions, is voluminous and has an exquisite "fluffy yet crisp" texture. Another signature dish is the "Authentic Japanese-Style Indian Curry," which surprised Tsukaji, who exclaimed, "The spices really come through!" After getting a bite, Funakoshi was instantly captivated by its deep flavor, asking, "What is this deliciousness? Can I have another bite?"
We bring you a blissful 30 minutes in the heart of the city.
(C)BS Nittele
(C)BS Nittele
(C)BS Nittele
(C)BS Nittele
The second location is Naka-Ochiai, Tokyo. An encore broadcast of a standing soba shop popular with roadside drivers! The rich, strong broth soaks into everything.
(C)BS Nittele
(C)BS Nittele
[Title]
Drunk Tsukaji's Wandering Standing Soba
[Program Summary]
A show where Drunk Dragon's Muga Tsukaji travels across Japan in search of "standing soba," a friend to the common folk. Wherever he goes, he finds the best bowls of soba and wonderful, heartwarming encounters. A feel-good tour of standing soba shops, full of dedication and humanity!
[Broadcast Date and Time]
March 30th (Monday) from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Airs every Monday at 10:00 PM)
[Broadcast Station]
BS Nittele / BS Nittele 4K
[Cast]
Muga Tsukaji (Drunk Dragon)
Narrator: Kyotaro Yanagiya
[Credit]
ⒸBS Nittele