1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:47,072 That was good. 4 00:02:47,183 --> 00:02:48,194 Thank you very much. 5 00:02:48,218 --> 00:02:49,413 Thank you. 6 00:03:21,251 --> 00:03:22,582 Good evening, Mr Yamamoto. 7 00:03:45,574 --> 00:03:47,339 How's your father? 8 00:03:48,010 --> 00:03:49,637 You two live under the same roof, right? 9 00:03:51,448 --> 00:03:54,076 Sometimes I wish I were a bowl of Ramen. 10 00:03:55,317 --> 00:03:57,343 At least that way, he'd show more interest in me. 11 00:04:00,022 --> 00:04:02,514 It's been hard on you all these years. 12 00:04:04,093 --> 00:04:05,652 You know what he's like. 13 00:04:06,396 --> 00:04:07,521 I'm used to it. 14 00:04:09,698 --> 00:04:10,995 Oh, yeah. 15 00:04:11,100 --> 00:04:13,967 Your Aunt Riko wants you over for dinner. 16 00:04:15,138 --> 00:04:18,471 Uncle, I'm no longer the same boy who used to live with you. 17 00:04:19,443 --> 00:04:20,619 It's rather embarrassing. 18 00:04:20,643 --> 00:04:22,203 Embarrassing? 19 00:04:22,345 --> 00:04:25,507 Riko treats you like her firstborn! 20 00:04:27,517 --> 00:04:31,316 We weren't even married yet when you first arrived in Japan. 21 00:04:31,421 --> 00:04:32,479 I remember the wedding. 22 00:04:33,088 --> 00:04:35,023 You were so nervous, weren't you? 23 00:05:14,097 --> 00:05:15,258 In a nutshell, 24 00:05:16,600 --> 00:05:19,092 I'm really a failure! 25 00:05:21,337 --> 00:05:23,238 I was always jealous of you. 26 00:05:24,273 --> 00:05:27,299 You were better at everything. 27 00:05:28,411 --> 00:05:32,256 When you left home to work at a Kaiseki restaurant, 28 00:05:32,281 --> 00:05:34,909 I was furious. 29 00:05:36,252 --> 00:05:39,244 How many Ramen cooks get to cook Kaiseki? 30 00:05:49,466 --> 00:05:53,026 Today's the anniversary of her death, isn't it? 31 00:07:48,451 --> 00:07:52,964 Miki's Gourmet Journey 32 00:07:52,989 --> 00:08:00,953 Exploring Singapore through its food 33 00:08:03,466 --> 00:08:06,044 If there is a dish I would recommend to 34 00:08:06,069 --> 00:08:10,528 any Japanese person visiting tropical and humid Singapore, 35 00:08:10,639 --> 00:08:12,404 it's Chilli Crab. 36 00:08:13,275 --> 00:08:18,190 This is a dish Singaporeans can truly claim as their own. 37 00:08:18,213 --> 00:08:21,114 It was created in the 1950s. 38 00:08:22,485 --> 00:08:24,462 Then in the 1960s, 39 00:08:24,487 --> 00:08:29,356 Hooi Kok Wai, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, 40 00:08:29,492 --> 00:08:34,292 modified the dish by adding sambal chilli and beaten eggs. 41 00:08:35,130 --> 00:08:37,121 The Heavenly Kings are 42 00:08:37,967 --> 00:08:40,094 the fathers of Cantonese cuisine in Singapore. 43 00:08:41,337 --> 00:08:45,365 The dish was traditionally eaten with baguette, 44 00:08:46,409 --> 00:08:49,936 but is now usually served with fried buns. 45 00:08:50,979 --> 00:08:52,947 When dipped into the sauce, 46 00:08:53,616 --> 00:08:56,108 the sweet, crispy dough complements the dish perfectly! 47 00:08:56,952 --> 00:08:59,031 I always order extra steam buns 48 00:08:59,054 --> 00:09:01,319 and mop up all the delicious sauce! 49 00:09:09,432 --> 00:09:11,443 Thanks for the spices, they just arrived! 50 00:09:11,468 --> 00:09:15,426 It is midnight in Takasaki and you just made my stomach growl. 51 00:09:51,508 --> 00:09:52,566 Morning. 52 00:09:57,179 --> 00:09:58,477 Eat before it gets cold. 53 00:10:01,518 --> 00:10:02,576 Thanks for the food. 54 00:10:52,569 --> 00:10:53,297 Masato! 55 00:10:53,403 --> 00:10:54,370 Hey, Uncle! 56 00:10:55,103 --> 00:10:56,070 Look, I made it again. 57 00:10:57,039 --> 00:10:58,006 What's this? 58 00:10:58,408 --> 00:10:59,375 It's soup. 59 00:11:00,142 --> 00:11:02,454 Another failed attempt at Chinese soup? 60 00:11:02,478 --> 00:11:03,570 I am confident this time. 61 00:11:05,113 --> 00:11:06,206 Try it, please! 62 00:11:08,351 --> 00:11:09,318 Brother. 63 00:11:10,620 --> 00:11:12,644 Once again, we're out of toothpicks. 64 00:11:13,322 --> 00:11:14,290 Please... 65 00:11:14,624 --> 00:11:15,591 Brother! 66 00:11:19,529 --> 00:11:20,496 Dad! 67 00:11:21,297 --> 00:11:22,264 Dad! 68 00:11:22,632 --> 00:11:23,599 Hey! 69 00:14:07,463 --> 00:14:08,430 It's all in Mandarin. 70 00:14:14,604 --> 00:14:21,134 My precious Masato, thank you for coming into my life. 71 00:14:44,634 --> 00:14:47,762 Dear Kazuo, I miss you. You okay? 72 00:14:47,969 --> 00:14:51,338 Give a kiss for me to Masato. Write to me. Okay? Wee 73 00:16:19,327 --> 00:16:21,194 I'm going to pour this. 74 00:16:21,329 --> 00:16:22,296 Yes, that's okay. 75 00:16:23,398 --> 00:16:24,365 Very good! 76 00:16:24,600 --> 00:16:25,567 Good? 77 00:16:32,340 --> 00:16:34,207 I should have taken better care of him. 78 00:16:37,245 --> 00:16:39,305 I probably gave him a hard time. 79 00:16:47,355 --> 00:16:50,154 I know it wasn't easy for you in school. 80 00:16:54,996 --> 00:16:55,963 Uncle. 81 00:17:00,468 --> 00:17:08,418 Did his heart become as hard as stone 82 00:17:08,443 --> 00:17:10,070 because of Mom? 83 00:17:12,480 --> 00:17:14,278 How could you even say that! 84 00:17:14,382 --> 00:17:15,941 Of course not! 85 00:17:17,152 --> 00:17:20,465 Your mother was like... 86 00:17:20,488 --> 00:17:23,891 a goddess to him. 87 00:17:25,026 --> 00:17:26,585 A goddess? 88 00:17:30,333 --> 00:17:32,927 If not for your mother, 89 00:17:33,035 --> 00:17:38,473 this Ramen shop may not have survived. 90 00:17:40,509 --> 00:17:43,137 Whenever they were back in Japan, 91 00:17:44,347 --> 00:17:52,049 he tried very hard to create a new flavour. 92 00:17:55,458 --> 00:18:01,055 Their creation brought more customers to our shop. 93 00:18:08,004 --> 00:18:14,273 He kept her memory alive with every bowl of Ramen. 94 00:19:25,314 --> 00:19:26,873 You get the bill. 95 00:19:29,385 --> 00:19:30,874 Right, let's go! 96 00:19:35,123 --> 00:19:37,301 Take care of yourself. 97 00:19:37,326 --> 00:19:38,002 All the best! 98 00:19:38,026 --> 00:19:38,493 Thanks Grandma. 99 00:19:38,593 --> 00:19:41,460 - Kota, you're in good hands! - Be good! See you later! 100 00:21:19,360 --> 00:21:21,386 Father, I don't want to go! 101 00:22:15,684 --> 00:22:17,208 Masato, wait! 102 00:23:48,176 --> 00:23:49,337 What can I get for you? 103 00:23:51,447 --> 00:23:56,078 Pork rib soup and dough fritters. 104 00:23:57,085 --> 00:23:58,144 You mean Yao Zha Guai? 105 00:23:58,454 --> 00:24:00,080 That's it, Yao Zha Guai. 106 00:24:01,189 --> 00:24:02,418 Pork rib soup and fried fritters. 107 00:24:04,192 --> 00:24:05,353 Are you Japanese? 108 00:24:05,560 --> 00:24:06,254 Yes. 109 00:24:06,561 --> 00:24:08,256 How are you? 110 00:24:09,097 --> 00:24:10,429 I'm fine. 111 00:24:12,501 --> 00:24:14,060 Can you speak Japanese? 112 00:24:14,402 --> 00:24:16,030 A little. 113 00:24:17,940 --> 00:24:20,136 I like the TV show, Oshin. 114 00:24:22,044 --> 00:24:23,034 Oshin? 115 00:24:25,347 --> 00:24:27,372 Do you like Japanese music? 116 00:24:28,082 --> 00:24:29,049 Yes! 117 00:24:30,418 --> 00:24:31,579 Do you like pork rib soup? 118 00:24:32,154 --> 00:24:32,551 Yes! 119 00:24:33,355 --> 00:24:34,321 I like pork rib soup. 120 00:24:34,623 --> 00:24:36,250 The soup is so good. 121 00:24:37,159 --> 00:24:39,024 The soup tastes just like Ramen broth. 122 00:24:46,368 --> 00:24:51,033 This is the best pork rib soup in Singapore! 123 00:24:51,373 --> 00:24:53,067 I'm glad you like it. 124 00:25:18,166 --> 00:25:19,293 Masato? 125 00:25:21,335 --> 00:25:22,480 Nice to meet you. 126 00:25:22,503 --> 00:25:24,029 I am Masato Yamamoto. 127 00:25:24,172 --> 00:25:26,368 It feels like we've known each other for a long time. 128 00:25:27,041 --> 00:25:28,202 I'm Miki. 129 00:25:28,509 --> 00:25:32,104 This is a small gift from Takasaki. 130 00:25:32,346 --> 00:25:33,212 Thank you. 131 00:25:33,281 --> 00:25:34,578 Don't mention it. 132 00:25:35,616 --> 00:25:36,326 Please. 133 00:25:36,350 --> 00:25:37,476 Okay. 134 00:25:41,289 --> 00:25:44,315 This is my favourite chicken rice stall. 135 00:25:45,259 --> 00:25:48,230 Even Gordon Ramsay came here to learn from them. 136 00:25:51,532 --> 00:25:54,230 Roast and steamed chicken. 137 00:25:55,103 --> 00:25:56,332 And a plate of beansprouts. 138 00:25:58,206 --> 00:26:00,334 Wow, you can speak Mandarin? 139 00:26:02,076 --> 00:26:04,356 I've lived here for many years. 140 00:26:04,379 --> 00:26:05,346 I see. 141 00:26:17,325 --> 00:26:18,191 Thank you. 142 00:26:19,327 --> 00:26:19,886 Thank you. 143 00:26:25,634 --> 00:26:26,226 Amazing! 144 00:26:26,334 --> 00:26:27,301 Right. 145 00:26:33,075 --> 00:26:35,100 These are the sauces for the chicken rice. 146 00:26:35,343 --> 00:26:37,589 They are made with fresh chilli, ginger, and garlic, 147 00:26:37,612 --> 00:26:41,311 and most importantly, calamansi juice. 148 00:26:41,616 --> 00:26:43,106 Calamansi? 149 00:26:43,351 --> 00:26:45,629 The good ones use freshly squeezed juice 150 00:26:45,654 --> 00:26:48,589 instead of rice vinegar. 151 00:26:48,657 --> 00:26:49,501 Oh, I see. 152 00:26:49,525 --> 00:26:53,324 You can tell just by smelling it. 153 00:26:54,262 --> 00:26:55,339 Wow, it smells amazing! 154 00:26:55,363 --> 00:26:58,129 Now smell the rice. 155 00:27:00,268 --> 00:27:01,258 Fragrant! 156 00:27:01,369 --> 00:27:02,336 Isn't it? 157 00:27:02,437 --> 00:27:04,514 You can tell the rice is cooked well because 158 00:27:04,540 --> 00:27:08,066 each grain is plump and unbroken. 159 00:27:08,544 --> 00:27:12,275 The smell comes from lemongrass, ginger, garlic 160 00:27:12,380 --> 00:27:14,258 and pandan leaves which is commonly 161 00:27:14,282 --> 00:27:17,912 used in Southeast Asia to give flavour and colour. 162 00:27:18,020 --> 00:27:19,215 Pandan leaves? 163 00:27:19,321 --> 00:27:21,289 Now, look at the chicken. 164 00:27:22,623 --> 00:27:27,471 The really good ones have a layer of jelly under the skin. 165 00:27:27,495 --> 00:27:28,587 Look at it. 166 00:27:32,935 --> 00:27:33,400 I see it. 167 00:27:33,501 --> 00:27:34,469 Right? 168 00:27:37,940 --> 00:27:40,307 You really know your chicken rice! 169 00:27:41,175 --> 00:27:42,142 Shall we eat? 170 00:27:42,543 --> 00:27:43,510 Let's eat! 171 00:27:46,949 --> 00:27:47,916 Delicious! 172 00:27:48,516 --> 00:27:49,493 Isn't it good? 173 00:27:49,517 --> 00:27:50,609 It's really delicious. 174 00:27:51,519 --> 00:27:52,330 I'm glad you like it. 175 00:27:52,354 --> 00:27:54,321 I've forgotten it tasted this good! 176 00:27:57,259 --> 00:27:59,022 I was born here, 177 00:27:59,093 --> 00:28:01,586 and I lived here for a while with my parents. 178 00:28:04,166 --> 00:28:05,327 Yes, you've mentioned it. 179 00:28:06,368 --> 00:28:07,426 For how long? 180 00:28:08,070 --> 00:28:09,332 Until I was ten. 181 00:28:10,004 --> 00:28:12,166 You haven't been back since? 182 00:28:12,274 --> 00:28:13,241 No. 183 00:28:14,376 --> 00:28:15,501 In fact, 184 00:28:16,310 --> 00:28:18,278 I came here to look for my uncle. 185 00:28:19,614 --> 00:28:22,208 My mother used to take me to his pork rib soup shop. 186 00:28:22,316 --> 00:28:23,283 I just can't forget it. 187 00:28:24,919 --> 00:28:28,219 It has been on my mind for the longest time. 188 00:28:32,060 --> 00:28:32,993 A bit spicy, isn't it? 189 00:28:33,227 --> 00:28:34,388 Very spicy! 190 00:28:35,063 --> 00:28:36,325 - But very tasty, ya? - It's really delicious. 191 00:28:36,398 --> 00:28:37,364 Yes! 192 00:28:38,332 --> 00:28:39,299 There's so much garlic! 193 00:28:41,502 --> 00:28:43,494 What brought you here to Singapore? 194 00:28:45,273 --> 00:28:47,140 I came here and got married. 195 00:28:47,508 --> 00:28:49,500 Your husband is Singaporean? 196 00:28:50,511 --> 00:28:51,489 Japanese. 197 00:28:51,512 --> 00:28:53,139 I mean, ex-husband. 198 00:28:54,182 --> 00:28:55,240 Sorry. 199 00:28:55,349 --> 00:28:56,943 It's alright. 200 00:29:00,521 --> 00:29:02,216 It's so good. 201 00:29:04,358 --> 00:29:05,416 This is good too. 202 00:29:05,526 --> 00:29:07,016 I should try it. 203 00:29:07,361 --> 00:29:08,955 Give it a try. 204 00:29:36,591 --> 00:29:37,921 Miki. 205 00:29:38,026 --> 00:29:39,503 Oh, Masato. 206 00:29:39,527 --> 00:29:40,604 I decided to drop by. 207 00:29:40,628 --> 00:29:43,189 This is my boss Hideki. 208 00:29:43,331 --> 00:29:45,026 Nice to meet you. 209 00:29:45,499 --> 00:29:47,011 - Nice to meet you. - Welcome to Singapore. 210 00:29:47,035 --> 00:29:48,126 Have a seat. 211 00:29:48,402 --> 00:29:49,479 Excuse me. 212 00:29:49,503 --> 00:29:51,097 What a nice bar. 213 00:29:51,606 --> 00:29:52,936 Thank you. 214 00:29:53,541 --> 00:29:54,941 This is Mr Keisuke. 215 00:29:55,243 --> 00:29:58,577 He is a celebrity Ramen shop owner in Singapore. 216 00:29:59,147 --> 00:30:00,238 Oh! Thank you. 217 00:30:01,149 --> 00:30:02,946 This is Masato Yamamoto. 218 00:30:03,051 --> 00:30:06,230 His family runs a famous Ramen shop in Takasaki. 219 00:30:06,254 --> 00:30:07,063 I see. 220 00:30:07,089 --> 00:30:08,250 I am Masato Yamamoto. 221 00:30:08,356 --> 00:30:09,533 Nice to meet you, I'm Keisuke. 222 00:30:09,557 --> 00:30:11,253 Nice to meet you. 223 00:30:11,359 --> 00:30:13,327 Mr Keisuke has had an interesting journey. 224 00:30:13,561 --> 00:30:16,327 From being a Ramen champion in Tokyo 225 00:30:16,430 --> 00:30:19,059 to opening his chain of Ramen shops here. 226 00:30:19,367 --> 00:30:20,961 He even trained as a French chef! 227 00:30:21,269 --> 00:30:22,327 Amazing! 228 00:30:22,670 --> 00:30:25,249 Miki, it was a struggle in the beginning. 229 00:30:25,273 --> 00:30:26,350 Is that so? 230 00:30:26,374 --> 00:30:28,420 I hardly had any customers in the first year. 231 00:30:28,442 --> 00:30:31,037 I was worried that my business would close down. 232 00:30:31,379 --> 00:30:34,358 I thought I knew what Singaporeans liked 233 00:30:34,382 --> 00:30:35,942 but I was wrong. 234 00:30:36,384 --> 00:30:39,285 It was challenging but a great learning experience. 235 00:30:39,387 --> 00:30:41,355 My father was a chef here in the 80s. 236 00:30:42,490 --> 00:30:43,548 Cooking Ramen? 237 00:30:44,026 --> 00:30:44,423 No, Kaiseki. 238 00:30:44,558 --> 00:30:45,151 I see. 239 00:30:45,227 --> 00:30:49,289 He must have been one of the pioneer Japanese chefs. 240 00:30:49,497 --> 00:30:53,059 His boss sent him here during the economic boom 241 00:30:53,335 --> 00:30:55,200 and his customers were mostly Japanese. 242 00:31:26,300 --> 00:31:27,392 Welcome! 243 00:31:28,302 --> 00:31:29,326 Today is my day off. 244 00:31:29,637 --> 00:31:32,232 The restaurant is open only for you tonight. 245 00:31:33,207 --> 00:31:34,039 Take a seat. 246 00:31:41,549 --> 00:31:45,363 I'm not cooking Kaiseki tonight but 247 00:31:45,387 --> 00:31:48,981 many popular Japanese dishes for you. 248 00:31:50,092 --> 00:31:50,557 Thank you. 249 00:32:03,237 --> 00:32:04,170 Appetiser. 250 00:32:14,014 --> 00:32:14,640 Delicious! 251 00:32:19,653 --> 00:32:22,521 Here is the sashimi. 252 00:32:26,527 --> 00:32:30,020 Wasabi and soya sauce. 253 00:33:06,234 --> 00:33:08,635 Thank you for the dinner, it was delicious. 254 00:33:09,137 --> 00:33:10,160 You are welcome. 255 00:33:10,404 --> 00:33:11,565 Today is your day off? 256 00:33:12,306 --> 00:33:13,774 Why don't you spend it with your family? 257 00:33:14,408 --> 00:33:15,274 I have no family here. 258 00:33:15,710 --> 00:33:18,235 That's why on my days off, 259 00:33:18,346 --> 00:33:21,212 I go everywhere to eat pork rib soup. 260 00:33:24,152 --> 00:33:25,586 On your next day off, 261 00:33:26,254 --> 00:33:27,379 can I give you a treat? 262 00:33:28,256 --> 00:33:30,587 To thank you for this wonderful dinner. 263 00:33:44,072 --> 00:33:44,663 Barbeque pork buns. 264 00:33:45,173 --> 00:33:46,140 Barbeque pork buns. 265 00:33:46,274 --> 00:33:47,399 Prawn dumpling, pork dumpling. 266 00:33:47,541 --> 00:33:48,475 Prawn dumpling, pork dumpling. 267 00:33:48,542 --> 00:33:49,941 Pork dumpling. 268 00:33:50,544 --> 00:33:51,511 And Big Bun. 269 00:33:52,479 --> 00:33:53,344 Big Bun! 270 00:33:55,317 --> 00:33:56,160 Big Bun. 271 00:33:56,184 --> 00:33:57,345 So big! 272 00:33:57,484 --> 00:33:58,246 Big Bun. 273 00:34:00,322 --> 00:34:00,719 Try it. 274 00:34:02,290 --> 00:34:03,257 Let's eat. 275 00:34:07,661 --> 00:34:10,358 I wish I could read Japanese. 276 00:34:10,464 --> 00:34:11,659 Japanese comics. 277 00:34:13,201 --> 00:34:13,598 Okay. 278 00:34:15,003 --> 00:34:15,628 I will teach you. 279 00:34:22,076 --> 00:34:23,408 A balloon is... 280 00:34:25,347 --> 00:34:26,575 It's a balloon... 281 00:34:28,082 --> 00:34:29,414 coming through the window. 282 00:34:31,518 --> 00:34:33,486 ... coming from the outside. 283 00:34:34,154 --> 00:34:35,315 The balloons. 284 00:34:38,092 --> 00:34:39,582 Let me teach you how to cut this. 285 00:34:45,467 --> 00:34:47,059 Yes... okay? 286 00:34:54,075 --> 00:34:56,338 I found this in my father's room. 287 00:34:57,378 --> 00:34:58,505 My mother's journal. 288 00:34:59,380 --> 00:35:00,439 Journal? 289 00:35:01,016 --> 00:35:02,984 It's written in Mandarin though... 290 00:35:04,986 --> 00:35:06,954 May I take a look? 291 00:35:07,388 --> 00:35:08,515 Please. 292 00:35:21,336 --> 00:35:24,615 Your mother took this journal with her 293 00:35:24,638 --> 00:35:26,232 on her first trip to Japan. 294 00:35:33,982 --> 00:35:35,347 She stopped but started writing again 295 00:35:35,416 --> 00:35:37,111 when she realised she was sick. 296 00:35:38,519 --> 00:35:43,634 The entries were her personal messages to you. 297 00:35:43,657 --> 00:35:45,387 This journal is like... 298 00:35:45,526 --> 00:35:50,760 a quilt of memories that she stitched together. 299 00:35:50,964 --> 00:35:52,330 Does it make sense? 300 00:35:56,371 --> 00:36:00,034 She also left you many recipes. 301 00:36:02,077 --> 00:36:06,605 Minced pork, steamed egg, chicken curry... 302 00:36:07,215 --> 00:36:08,291 and her soups! 303 00:36:08,316 --> 00:36:11,149 Mom always had soup for us. 304 00:36:16,057 --> 00:36:17,286 What else is in there? 305 00:36:20,028 --> 00:36:22,553 Your mother wanted to reconcile with your grandmother. 306 00:36:23,498 --> 00:36:25,192 What happened between them? 307 00:36:25,633 --> 00:36:28,227 She didn't go into detail. 308 00:36:29,337 --> 00:36:30,615 It was her hope that 309 00:36:30,638 --> 00:36:34,006 one day a real photo will replace this drawing. 310 00:36:49,290 --> 00:36:50,587 Please continue. 311 00:37:11,379 --> 00:37:15,338 Your father always talked about his home city of Takasaki. 312 00:37:16,317 --> 00:37:18,284 He said it was very beautiful. 313 00:37:19,953 --> 00:37:25,984 In Takasaki, there is a huge statue of the Goddess of Mercy. 314 00:37:28,229 --> 00:37:30,307 You can climb the statue 315 00:37:30,331 --> 00:37:32,298 and enjoy the view and greenery. 316 00:37:35,336 --> 00:37:38,306 In Singapore, 317 00:37:38,639 --> 00:37:41,405 I was looking for a place to give him comfort for a long time. 318 00:38:14,175 --> 00:38:15,336 It's beautiful. 319 00:38:17,245 --> 00:38:19,474 I know that you miss home. 320 00:38:24,219 --> 00:38:29,987 I have sacrificed a lot to get to where I am. 321 00:38:30,924 --> 00:38:32,086 Mei Lian. 322 00:38:34,162 --> 00:38:41,192 I know that I can make a lot of people happy with my food. 323 00:38:41,336 --> 00:38:43,998 But only one person's happiness matters... 324 00:38:59,454 --> 00:39:05,168 I can't imagine how much time and effort 325 00:39:05,193 --> 00:39:07,321 you spent researching these foods. 326 00:39:10,265 --> 00:39:13,427 Koki used to say it's like treasure hunting. 327 00:39:14,369 --> 00:39:15,646 Koki? 328 00:39:15,669 --> 00:39:16,899 My son. 329 00:39:22,210 --> 00:39:24,287 Not that I'm complaining, 330 00:39:24,312 --> 00:39:28,215 but he's the reason I work two jobs. 331 00:39:28,383 --> 00:39:29,372 He looks like you. 332 00:39:29,484 --> 00:39:31,452 You think so? 333 00:39:32,153 --> 00:39:34,121 I'd love to meet him one day. 334 00:39:36,224 --> 00:39:40,024 I always thought my blog was just a frivolous hobby. 335 00:39:41,396 --> 00:39:45,208 It never occurred to me that one day I could help someone 336 00:39:45,233 --> 00:39:47,291 because of it. 337 00:39:49,603 --> 00:39:55,304 If not for you, I wouldn't even know where to start. 338 00:39:57,445 --> 00:39:59,971 In that case, I should charge a fee for being your tour guide. 339 00:40:00,515 --> 00:40:01,914 Right? 340 00:40:02,083 --> 00:40:03,516 Please keep it affordable. 341 00:40:06,454 --> 00:40:08,047 Look. 342 00:40:08,189 --> 00:40:13,218 Labourers used to carry goods from the ships to the warehouses. 343 00:40:15,063 --> 00:40:19,329 It was hard labour, and they needed their strength. 344 00:40:20,301 --> 00:40:22,167 They couldn't afford meat. 345 00:40:22,370 --> 00:40:28,537 So they boiled pork bones in Chinese herbs for nourishment. 346 00:40:29,643 --> 00:40:31,169 I see. 347 00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:35,079 I know someone who may know the old pork rib soup sellers. 348 00:40:35,383 --> 00:40:36,561 Really? 349 00:40:36,584 --> 00:40:39,075 Hopefully they know where your uncle has moved to. 350 00:40:49,297 --> 00:40:51,442 The name of a World War 2 exhibition 351 00:40:51,466 --> 00:40:55,078 housed at the Former Ford Factory building has been changed 352 00:40:55,103 --> 00:40:57,448 after strong reaction from the public. 353 00:40:57,472 --> 00:41:00,066 Some Singaporean felt Syonan Gallery 354 00:41:00,208 --> 00:41:03,386 glorified a painful chapter in the country's history 355 00:41:03,411 --> 00:41:06,176 and caused a lot of hurt to those who suffered 356 00:41:06,247 --> 00:41:10,193 and lost family members during the Japanese Occupation. 357 00:41:10,218 --> 00:41:14,332 Syonan Gallery: War And Its Legacies will be renamed 358 00:41:14,355 --> 00:41:16,599 Surviving the Japanese Occupation: 359 00:41:16,624 --> 00:41:18,956 - War And Its Legacies. - Uncle Akio calling. 360 00:41:21,162 --> 00:41:23,130 All these shops are food related? 361 00:41:23,364 --> 00:41:24,422 Yes. 362 00:41:24,665 --> 00:41:25,598 Amazing, right? 363 00:41:25,666 --> 00:41:26,599 Indeed. 364 00:41:26,667 --> 00:41:28,329 Pastries! 365 00:41:29,302 --> 00:41:31,271 They're handmade. 366 00:41:31,372 --> 00:41:32,430 It's interesting. 367 00:41:33,974 --> 00:41:34,533 This is the place! 368 00:41:34,642 --> 00:41:35,352 Here? 369 00:41:35,376 --> 00:41:36,502 Yes. 370 00:41:45,386 --> 00:41:50,365 Though Bak Kut Teh literally means Pork Bone Tea, 371 00:41:50,391 --> 00:41:52,553 the tea is not actually in the bowl with the soup. 372 00:41:53,093 --> 00:41:54,104 I see. 373 00:41:54,127 --> 00:41:55,425 That's interesting. 374 00:41:56,297 --> 00:41:57,526 It was common practice then. 375 00:41:58,131 --> 00:42:00,464 After their meal of pork rib soup, 376 00:42:00,568 --> 00:42:04,163 customers would have tea and catch up with their friends 377 00:42:04,472 --> 00:42:08,386 So the meal not only helps fill your stomach, 378 00:42:08,409 --> 00:42:11,572 it also helps you bond with your friends. 379 00:42:12,045 --> 00:42:13,069 I see. 380 00:42:25,193 --> 00:42:28,254 He looks like Ah Wee from Heng Rong Pork Rib Soup. 381 00:42:29,097 --> 00:42:30,394 He was so young then! 382 00:42:32,567 --> 00:42:34,500 I heard he's opened his own place. 383 00:42:35,368 --> 00:42:36,598 What's it called? 384 00:42:39,172 --> 00:42:41,038 I can't remember. 385 00:42:42,443 --> 00:42:46,037 Wang, do you remember that cheeky boy Ah Wee? 386 00:42:46,214 --> 00:42:48,410 He used to make me laugh all the time. 387 00:42:49,282 --> 00:42:50,409 What's his new shop called? 388 00:42:51,084 --> 00:42:53,247 Reunion Pork Rib Soup Restaurant. 389 00:43:04,332 --> 00:43:06,357 Let's eat. 390 00:43:30,057 --> 00:43:31,388 Would you like some soup? 391 00:43:33,093 --> 00:43:33,491 And you? 392 00:43:34,094 --> 00:43:34,492 Yes. 393 00:43:37,365 --> 00:43:38,230 You? 394 00:43:42,370 --> 00:43:43,598 Thank you, enjoy yourselves. 395 00:43:48,075 --> 00:43:48,939 How can I help you? 396 00:43:49,277 --> 00:43:50,210 You want some more soup? 397 00:43:54,982 --> 00:43:55,380 And you? 398 00:43:55,683 --> 00:43:56,342 Yes. 399 00:44:01,189 --> 00:44:01,586 Thank you. 400 00:44:17,405 --> 00:44:18,565 Where did you get this picture? 401 00:44:28,248 --> 00:44:28,646 Masato? 402 00:44:30,351 --> 00:44:31,010 Uncle. 403 00:44:52,440 --> 00:44:53,031 Come in! 404 00:44:53,374 --> 00:44:54,341 We're back 405 00:44:57,545 --> 00:44:59,156 My nephew. 406 00:44:59,179 --> 00:44:59,990 Hello. 407 00:45:00,013 --> 00:45:01,058 My wife. 408 00:45:01,081 --> 00:45:01,742 Just call her Auntie. 409 00:45:03,183 --> 00:45:03,775 Come in. 410 00:45:03,984 --> 00:45:05,418 The two of you, come out of your room! 411 00:45:05,586 --> 00:45:07,349 Come and meet your cousin. 412 00:45:07,555 --> 00:45:08,146 Come on. 413 00:45:09,390 --> 00:45:10,084 Say hello. 414 00:45:10,190 --> 00:45:11,181 Hello! Hi! 415 00:45:12,192 --> 00:45:13,284 Sit, sit. 416 00:45:14,094 --> 00:45:15,062 Please take a seat. 417 00:45:16,029 --> 00:45:16,428 Thank you. 418 00:45:18,499 --> 00:45:21,298 Masato, this is a Singaporean home cooked dinner. 419 00:45:21,402 --> 00:45:23,200 It's very delicious, cooked by my wife. 420 00:45:24,337 --> 00:45:25,202 Thank you for cooking. 421 00:45:25,406 --> 00:45:27,204 Come on, let's start eating! 422 00:45:27,508 --> 00:45:29,475 Let's eat! 423 00:45:30,077 --> 00:45:30,475 Thank you. 424 00:45:30,944 --> 00:45:33,414 Masato, I think you should stay with us. 425 00:45:33,947 --> 00:45:35,211 I have an extra store room. 426 00:45:36,083 --> 00:45:37,379 I mean I have an extra room. 427 00:45:38,051 --> 00:45:39,144 A spare room. 428 00:45:39,252 --> 00:45:39,651 It's okay. 429 00:45:41,054 --> 00:45:43,921 Come on, your hotel room is so expensive. 430 00:45:44,257 --> 00:45:45,623 Don't feel bad. 431 00:45:46,359 --> 00:45:48,054 Just pay me half your hotel rate. 432 00:45:50,163 --> 00:45:50,721 I am just kidding. 433 00:45:52,533 --> 00:45:54,057 Come, try the fish. 434 00:45:55,368 --> 00:45:57,531 - This fish is very expensive. - Very delicious. 435 00:45:59,440 --> 00:46:00,031 Thank you. 436 00:46:00,441 --> 00:46:01,271 Don't worry about it. 437 00:46:01,642 --> 00:46:04,338 Have some soup. 438 00:46:04,477 --> 00:46:05,274 Give him some soup. 439 00:46:06,113 --> 00:46:07,409 My father was Teochew. 440 00:46:07,648 --> 00:46:08,513 He was a great cook. 441 00:46:09,182 --> 00:46:10,514 My mother is Cantonese. 442 00:46:11,118 --> 00:46:12,175 Also a great cook. 443 00:46:12,553 --> 00:46:13,247 Delicious, right? 444 00:46:15,323 --> 00:46:17,348 Masato, have you visited the Singapore Zoo? 445 00:46:18,426 --> 00:46:19,017 No. 446 00:46:20,160 --> 00:46:21,093 Jurong Bird Park? 447 00:46:22,029 --> 00:46:22,427 No. 448 00:46:22,595 --> 00:46:24,029 Then why are you here? 449 00:46:25,032 --> 00:46:25,657 Just to look for me? 450 00:46:26,634 --> 00:46:27,293 Uncle. 451 00:46:29,502 --> 00:46:32,301 Can you teach me how to cook pork rib soup? 452 00:46:33,341 --> 00:46:35,308 I want to take it back to Japan. 453 00:46:37,144 --> 00:46:38,304 You are not here for a holiday? 454 00:46:38,411 --> 00:46:41,608 Young man, pork rib soup is not an easy dish to cook. 455 00:46:43,351 --> 00:46:46,150 I always think of Mom's cooking, 456 00:46:46,519 --> 00:46:47,611 and your pork rib soup. 457 00:46:50,623 --> 00:46:52,402 Your father used to crave my pork rib soup. 458 00:46:52,425 --> 00:46:54,326 I would send it all the way to your home. 459 00:46:54,627 --> 00:46:55,459 But I didn't mind it! 460 00:46:55,628 --> 00:46:57,323 Because it made everybody happy. 461 00:47:01,369 --> 00:47:03,167 My parents are gone. 462 00:47:04,472 --> 00:47:08,431 I want to remember them by cooking pork rib soup. 463 00:47:11,078 --> 00:47:12,409 Uncle. 464 00:47:13,080 --> 00:47:14,605 Can I ask you something? 465 00:47:15,648 --> 00:47:17,082 You've come all the way from Japan. 466 00:47:17,217 --> 00:47:18,480 Of course you can ask. 467 00:47:21,321 --> 00:47:23,346 I found my mother's old diary. 468 00:47:25,325 --> 00:47:28,454 She wrote about Grandma. 469 00:47:31,399 --> 00:47:33,197 Why have I not met her? 470 00:47:35,335 --> 00:47:35,894 Come. 471 00:47:36,336 --> 00:47:37,098 Drink. 472 00:47:48,516 --> 00:47:51,008 Wow, what is this? 473 00:47:51,084 --> 00:47:52,062 Try it. 474 00:47:52,085 --> 00:47:53,315 Alright then. Let's eat. 475 00:47:55,523 --> 00:47:56,333 How is it? 476 00:47:56,356 --> 00:47:57,334 Incredible! 477 00:47:57,357 --> 00:47:58,335 Glad you like it! 478 00:47:58,358 --> 00:47:59,485 This is really good. 479 00:48:00,093 --> 00:48:01,152 What is this? 480 00:48:01,261 --> 00:48:03,593 This is called Fish Head Curry. 481 00:48:04,264 --> 00:48:07,165 It was created by an Indian man in Singapore. 482 00:48:07,535 --> 00:48:12,049 I suppose that the different races and cultures in Singapore 483 00:48:12,072 --> 00:48:14,336 are reasons for the variety found in Singaporean cuisine! 484 00:48:14,442 --> 00:48:16,376 Yes, you're absolutely right. 485 00:48:17,010 --> 00:48:20,345 Many Singapore hawkers started by 486 00:48:20,413 --> 00:48:24,281 selling food on pushcarts in the street. 487 00:48:24,952 --> 00:48:27,998 Pork rib soup and Ramen both started out as street food. 488 00:48:28,021 --> 00:48:31,185 They were cheap and mainly food for the labourers, 489 00:48:31,258 --> 00:48:34,284 but are now so popular they've become national dishes. 490 00:48:34,427 --> 00:48:37,556 Did you know that Ramen is a fairly new dish in Japan? 491 00:48:38,499 --> 00:48:41,195 It wasn't as popular in the past. 492 00:48:42,035 --> 00:48:44,414 Oh yes, it was called Chinese Noodles back then, right? 493 00:48:44,437 --> 00:48:48,567 And now Ramen is one of the most popular foods in Japan. 494 00:48:51,344 --> 00:48:54,576 Are you excited to finally learn how to make pork rib soup? 495 00:48:55,048 --> 00:48:57,211 That's the reason why I came to Singapore. 496 00:48:58,251 --> 00:49:01,244 You're hooked, aren't you? 497 00:49:01,354 --> 00:49:07,021 You are like Ramen, a blend of Chinese and Japanese cuisine. 498 00:49:07,427 --> 00:49:08,338 You think so? 499 00:49:08,361 --> 00:49:09,123 Yes. 500 00:49:09,196 --> 00:49:12,222 The good part of both cultures runs in your blood. 501 00:49:13,300 --> 00:49:15,268 I hope that is true... 502 00:49:16,403 --> 00:49:17,961 Yes 503 00:49:30,518 --> 00:49:32,178 Masato. 504 00:49:32,319 --> 00:49:32,979 Let's go. 505 00:49:33,053 --> 00:49:34,487 Wake up. 506 00:49:42,930 --> 00:49:45,126 The kitchen is over there. 507 00:49:49,970 --> 00:49:51,404 Okay, Masato. 508 00:49:52,339 --> 00:49:55,365 You have to choose the freshest ribs. 509 00:49:55,608 --> 00:49:59,204 The fresh ones are bloody. 510 00:49:59,346 --> 00:50:00,245 Blood, okay. 511 00:50:00,347 --> 00:50:00,904 Yes 512 00:50:01,048 --> 00:50:03,106 You have to chop them about 2 inches thick. 513 00:50:03,551 --> 00:50:04,210 2 inches! 514 00:50:05,352 --> 00:50:06,114 2 inches! 515 00:50:06,419 --> 00:50:07,012 2 inches! 516 00:50:07,154 --> 00:50:07,552 Yes! 517 00:50:08,255 --> 00:50:08,379 Okay. 518 00:50:08,656 --> 00:50:11,249 All the ribs here are for making the soup. 519 00:50:12,159 --> 00:50:14,924 This is what you ate that day. 520 00:50:15,362 --> 00:50:16,438 These ribs are fresh. 521 00:50:17,430 --> 00:50:19,399 There are also traces of blood. 522 00:50:20,367 --> 00:50:22,232 And the meat must be tender 523 00:50:22,435 --> 00:50:23,335 See? Tender. 524 00:50:23,636 --> 00:50:24,433 Springy? 525 00:50:25,172 --> 00:50:27,333 Yes! Springy. 526 00:50:28,375 --> 00:50:28,851 We cook the soup first. 527 00:50:30,077 --> 00:50:31,441 Boil for at least 5 hours. 528 00:50:31,644 --> 00:50:32,270 5 hours. 529 00:50:32,379 --> 00:50:32,777 Yes. 530 00:50:34,281 --> 00:50:35,942 The soup will then be very sweet. 531 00:50:36,316 --> 00:50:36,943 Sweet. 532 00:50:37,184 --> 00:50:37,582 And fresh! 533 00:50:38,085 --> 00:50:38,528 Fresh. 534 00:50:38,551 --> 00:50:40,178 After which you must add pepper. 535 00:50:40,387 --> 00:50:40,562 Pepper. 536 00:50:40,588 --> 00:50:41,264 From Sarawak in Malaysia. 537 00:50:42,555 --> 00:50:43,455 Sarawak, Malaysia. 538 00:50:43,591 --> 00:50:44,367 It's the best. 539 00:50:44,391 --> 00:50:45,084 Sarawak? 540 00:50:45,292 --> 00:50:46,054 Yes. 541 00:50:46,293 --> 00:50:48,090 Singapore is very humid. 542 00:50:48,461 --> 00:50:53,559 The pepper will help to expel wind from your body. 543 00:50:54,301 --> 00:50:54,699 Okay. 544 00:50:55,668 --> 00:50:56,966 And also, garlic. 545 00:50:57,670 --> 00:50:59,571 We have to use old garlic. 546 00:51:00,007 --> 00:51:00,438 Old is good. 547 00:51:00,506 --> 00:51:01,632 Like you. 548 00:51:03,310 --> 00:51:04,299 Next is salt? 549 00:51:12,352 --> 00:51:14,286 After it's been boiled for 5 hours. 550 00:51:14,354 --> 00:51:16,323 We add another kind of pork rib inside. 551 00:51:17,190 --> 00:51:18,501 On low fire, we cook it for another 5 hours. 552 00:51:20,060 --> 00:51:21,603 Low heat, 5 hours. 553 00:51:21,629 --> 00:51:22,527 Yes, 5 hours. 554 00:51:25,165 --> 00:51:26,393 Ribs for eating. 555 00:51:28,368 --> 00:51:29,598 Cook for 45 minutes. 556 00:51:30,070 --> 00:51:30,512 45 minutes. 557 00:51:30,638 --> 00:51:31,229 Yes. 558 00:51:31,672 --> 00:51:35,540 After 45 minutes, the water comes to a boil. 559 00:51:36,309 --> 00:51:38,505 Turn down the heat. 560 00:51:41,281 --> 00:51:42,612 Cook it over low heat. 561 00:51:44,284 --> 00:51:45,362 Why do we call the dish Bak Kut Teh? 562 00:51:45,385 --> 00:51:48,411 It was customary to drink Chinese tea after eating pork ribs. 563 00:51:51,491 --> 00:51:52,151 Remember. 564 00:51:52,558 --> 00:51:55,337 When you pour the tea, you have to do it clockwise. 565 00:51:57,397 --> 00:51:58,456 Clockwise, like so. 566 00:51:59,132 --> 00:51:59,531 I see. 567 00:52:01,467 --> 00:52:02,060 That's it. 568 00:52:02,235 --> 00:52:02,634 Okay. 569 00:52:03,336 --> 00:52:03,735 Come. 570 00:52:04,304 --> 00:52:04,702 Try it. 571 00:52:05,338 --> 00:52:05,737 Thank you. 572 00:52:07,240 --> 00:52:07,750 Cheers. 573 00:52:09,109 --> 00:52:10,133 Blow on it before drinking. 574 00:52:10,576 --> 00:52:11,169 Blow. 575 00:52:12,212 --> 00:52:12,609 Blow. 576 00:52:13,413 --> 00:52:13,811 Drink. 577 00:52:16,949 --> 00:52:17,576 Delicious! 578 00:52:17,950 --> 00:52:18,611 Delicious. 579 00:52:19,186 --> 00:52:20,162 Delicious. 580 00:52:24,357 --> 00:52:24,482 Good? 581 00:52:24,957 --> 00:52:25,355 Good. 582 00:52:25,425 --> 00:52:26,120 Okay, come. 583 00:52:26,359 --> 00:52:28,260 Let's eat the pork ribs, and then drink the tea. 584 00:52:35,368 --> 00:52:36,427 Alright. 585 00:52:39,972 --> 00:52:41,050 Two more scoops? 586 00:52:41,074 --> 00:52:42,236 Yes, that's about right. 587 00:52:42,309 --> 00:52:43,173 Just a little more 588 00:52:43,276 --> 00:52:44,438 A little more? 589 00:52:44,544 --> 00:52:44,587 This much? 590 00:52:47,180 --> 00:52:47,647 Enough. 591 00:52:51,551 --> 00:52:53,076 Please go ahead. 592 00:52:59,459 --> 00:53:00,984 Perfect! 593 00:53:01,561 --> 00:53:03,086 Fantastic! 594 00:53:03,230 --> 00:53:04,374 How is it? 595 00:53:04,397 --> 00:53:06,263 My mouth is watering. 596 00:53:06,399 --> 00:53:08,061 Two more to go. 597 00:53:08,235 --> 00:53:08,792 Counting on you! 598 00:53:09,001 --> 00:53:09,411 You two are a fantastic team. 599 00:53:10,603 --> 00:53:12,094 Do you think so? 600 00:53:12,205 --> 00:53:14,640 Sometimes he doesn't even lift a finger. 601 00:53:15,608 --> 00:53:17,600 He's in a good mood today. 602 00:53:18,045 --> 00:53:20,309 Mom, that's because you are the best cook. 603 00:53:20,613 --> 00:53:21,513 You don't need my help. 604 00:53:22,149 --> 00:53:24,048 Oh thank you, but I need you. 605 00:53:24,251 --> 00:53:25,149 Of course, I need you. 606 00:53:25,418 --> 00:53:28,582 Tonight I can enjoy a nice home cooked meal! 607 00:53:33,093 --> 00:53:34,236 I'm done! 608 00:53:34,627 --> 00:53:36,425 Thank you for cooking! 609 00:53:36,529 --> 00:53:38,224 Thank you. 610 00:53:39,432 --> 00:53:41,059 I'm off to bed soon. 611 00:53:41,368 --> 00:53:43,233 Good night! 612 00:53:47,074 --> 00:53:48,418 He's very mature. 613 00:53:48,441 --> 00:53:50,353 Is that so? 614 00:53:50,377 --> 00:53:52,354 Are you two always like that? 615 00:53:52,379 --> 00:53:54,291 Like what? 616 00:53:54,314 --> 00:53:57,146 So frank and candid with one another? 617 00:53:59,286 --> 00:54:01,050 Not your typical Japanese? 618 00:54:01,288 --> 00:54:03,052 You could say that. 619 00:54:03,689 --> 00:54:09,184 I was always with my mother in the kitchen when she cooked. 620 00:54:09,595 --> 00:54:11,073 I used to cling to her apron. 621 00:54:16,236 --> 00:54:20,230 After she passed away, 622 00:54:20,340 --> 00:54:22,569 I couldn't fall asleep without her apron. 623 00:54:23,509 --> 00:54:28,038 It smelt of milk and flour and reminded me of her. 624 00:54:28,648 --> 00:54:33,211 And even though it was dirty, I wouldn't let anyone wash it. 625 00:54:34,520 --> 00:54:35,898 I treasured it. 626 00:54:36,356 --> 00:54:38,154 I still have it with me today. 627 00:54:41,527 --> 00:54:42,927 This is my favourite. 628 00:54:45,165 --> 00:54:46,325 Help yourself. 629 00:54:46,433 --> 00:54:48,310 Coconut flavour. 630 00:54:48,335 --> 00:54:48,345 It's delicious. 631 00:54:52,439 --> 00:54:55,430 Both of you do as I tell you. 632 00:54:57,310 --> 00:54:59,608 And for you, I have done my best. 633 00:55:00,380 --> 00:55:01,939 The rest depends on your luck. 634 00:55:02,215 --> 00:55:03,360 Please be nice to her, okay? 635 00:55:03,383 --> 00:55:03,941 Okay. 636 00:55:15,462 --> 00:55:16,019 Ma! 637 00:55:16,128 --> 00:55:16,526 You are all here. 638 00:55:16,596 --> 00:55:17,223 Come on in. 639 00:55:17,330 --> 00:55:17,991 Grandma! 640 00:55:18,398 --> 00:55:19,125 Come in! 641 00:55:19,266 --> 00:55:23,203 We brought ingredients to cook a delicious meal. 642 00:55:24,271 --> 00:55:25,147 Why bother to cook when you are so busy at the shop? 643 00:55:27,340 --> 00:55:28,899 We can eat out. 644 00:55:29,041 --> 00:55:30,236 It's alright. 645 00:55:31,644 --> 00:55:32,373 Who is this? 646 00:55:32,545 --> 00:55:33,478 One of your employees? 647 00:55:35,047 --> 00:55:36,413 What a handsome young man. 648 00:55:36,616 --> 00:55:37,560 You look just like a Korean idol. 649 00:55:39,519 --> 00:55:40,510 What's your name? 650 00:55:41,421 --> 00:55:43,479 Mom, his name is Masato. 651 00:55:44,357 --> 00:55:46,052 Ma... what? 652 00:55:47,427 --> 00:55:48,519 Mei Lian's son. 653 00:55:49,296 --> 00:55:49,972 Hello, Grandma. 654 00:55:58,271 --> 00:55:59,171 Mom! 655 00:56:00,373 --> 00:56:01,067 Mom! 656 00:56:25,165 --> 00:56:26,808 Mom, open the door! 657 00:56:29,937 --> 00:56:31,301 Come and meet your Grandson. 658 00:56:54,627 --> 00:56:55,492 Ridiculous! 659 00:56:56,163 --> 00:56:57,507 You want to marry that foreigner 660 00:56:57,530 --> 00:56:59,328 who comes to the shop every week? 661 00:57:00,167 --> 00:57:01,498 How well do you know him? 662 00:57:02,269 --> 00:57:04,046 He's so much older than you. 663 00:57:05,538 --> 00:57:07,182 For all you know, 664 00:57:07,207 --> 00:57:09,335 he already has a wife and kids in Japan. 665 00:57:09,642 --> 00:57:11,133 No, he doesn't. 666 00:57:11,378 --> 00:57:13,055 We've been together for a year and a half. 667 00:57:13,080 --> 00:57:14,172 A year and a half? 668 00:57:14,447 --> 00:57:16,348 And you're only telling me now? 669 00:57:17,249 --> 00:57:18,115 In your heart, 670 00:57:18,318 --> 00:57:21,117 is that man more important to you than your mother? 671 00:57:23,223 --> 00:57:24,189 I'm sorry, Mom. 672 00:57:24,324 --> 00:57:27,350 You two know why our family hates the Japanese. 673 00:57:30,062 --> 00:57:32,293 They killed your grandfather. 674 00:57:32,598 --> 00:57:34,293 And now you want to marry one of them? 675 00:57:34,434 --> 00:57:38,097 Mom, that happened so long ago! 676 00:57:38,604 --> 00:57:40,882 Isn't it good that Sis has found someone who loves her? 677 00:57:42,342 --> 00:57:45,368 Are you two ganging up on me? 678 00:58:28,155 --> 00:58:28,985 Sis. 679 00:58:30,222 --> 00:58:30,532 Are you really going to leave Kazuo? 680 00:58:35,027 --> 00:58:36,358 What choice do I have? 681 00:58:38,030 --> 00:58:39,225 You do have a choice. 682 00:58:40,400 --> 00:58:42,198 Just follow your heart. 683 00:58:44,271 --> 00:58:48,002 I can tell that Kazuo really cares for you. 684 00:58:49,409 --> 00:58:50,307 Marry him. 685 00:58:51,644 --> 00:58:54,957 But Mom said she would disown me. 686 00:58:56,516 --> 00:58:59,577 After a while, she will forgive you. 687 00:59:04,256 --> 00:59:06,020 You really think so? 688 00:59:10,362 --> 00:59:11,421 That's why she did it? 689 00:59:12,364 --> 00:59:13,491 Because of you? 690 00:59:16,001 --> 00:59:16,559 It was a mistake. 691 00:59:17,304 --> 00:59:19,782 I thought your grandmother was just trying to scare your mother. 692 00:59:20,372 --> 00:59:22,000 Then things got worse. 693 00:59:23,110 --> 00:59:26,079 Relatives started to talk behind her back. 694 00:59:28,380 --> 00:59:30,075 After she got married, 695 00:59:30,217 --> 00:59:32,014 Grandma stopped talking to her. 696 00:59:33,320 --> 00:59:34,286 Why is she so mean? 697 00:59:37,324 --> 00:59:38,018 Masato. 698 00:59:39,126 --> 00:59:41,561 I've taught you how to cook our family's pork rib soup. 699 00:59:42,229 --> 00:59:43,593 Can you promise me one thing? 700 00:59:46,433 --> 00:59:48,026 Just leave Grandma alone. 701 01:01:44,551 --> 01:01:47,542 I remember walking down New Bridge Road. 702 01:01:48,388 --> 01:01:51,187 And my father had gone ahead, 703 01:01:51,291 --> 01:01:53,419 and I was walking behind him, 704 01:01:53,993 --> 01:01:56,360 looking at all the people who are dead and dying. 705 01:01:56,463 --> 01:02:01,298 And the smell, you get the smell of dead, dying, rotten bodies 706 01:02:01,401 --> 01:02:03,212 and things like smoke, 707 01:02:03,235 --> 01:02:04,634 haze was still around. 708 01:02:06,473 --> 01:02:08,585 I came across a Chinese lady, 709 01:02:08,608 --> 01:02:11,475 she had a baby in her arms and the baby was crying. 710 01:02:11,578 --> 01:02:15,105 And I thought, oh, poor baby, it's hungry, 711 01:02:15,215 --> 01:02:17,205 I'll go and pick it up and take it. 712 01:02:17,449 --> 01:02:21,579 We had first aid posts all over the place by this time. 713 01:02:22,354 --> 01:02:24,220 I'll take the baby to them. 714 01:02:26,091 --> 01:02:30,639 Before I could get to her, a Japanese sentry came down, 715 01:02:30,663 --> 01:02:33,342 went to the woman, picked the baby up 716 01:02:33,365 --> 01:02:37,233 and I thought, oh, he's going to take the baby to the first aid. 717 01:02:37,637 --> 01:02:38,502 You know what he did? 718 01:02:38,971 --> 01:02:40,633 He threw the baby up in the air 719 01:02:40,973 --> 01:02:43,340 and let it fall on the point of his blade. 720 01:02:44,176 --> 01:02:46,236 And I could see the blood running down. 721 01:02:46,646 --> 01:02:48,238 I was horrified. 722 01:02:48,648 --> 01:02:51,048 I couldn't believe what I'd seen. 723 01:02:51,183 --> 01:02:54,163 I thought my mind was playing tricks, 724 01:02:54,186 --> 01:02:56,518 I thought it must be my imagination. 725 01:03:31,291 --> 01:03:32,918 When I first arrived in Takasaki, 726 01:03:33,425 --> 01:03:37,055 I was carrying so much pain and fear. 727 01:03:38,198 --> 01:03:41,223 But slowly, I was able to heal. 728 01:03:45,372 --> 01:03:51,037 The Goddess of Mercy earned the right to enter Nirvana 729 01:03:51,443 --> 01:03:56,348 but gave that up and remained on earth to ease human suffering. 730 01:04:12,564 --> 01:04:16,297 The Japanese believe that the Daruma doll can grant wishes. 731 01:04:20,340 --> 01:04:22,584 And when your wish is fulfilled, 732 01:04:22,609 --> 01:04:25,044 you dot the other eye. 733 01:04:40,527 --> 01:04:45,760 I learnt that when life's toils get too much, 734 01:04:45,965 --> 01:04:51,494 the beauty of nature is a good remedy. 735 01:05:00,980 --> 01:05:06,544 It soothes and shields us from life's ugly realities. 736 01:05:10,390 --> 01:05:14,348 Of course, we know that nothing lasts forever. 737 01:05:15,295 --> 01:05:20,131 Nature's frailty reminds us that life is delicate. 738 01:05:21,233 --> 01:05:22,564 Life is fleeting. 739 01:05:23,235 --> 01:05:30,301 We need to fight and protect what is precious. 740 01:05:32,945 --> 01:05:35,108 I took a bold step 741 01:05:35,247 --> 01:05:37,307 but I believe I made the right decision. 742 01:05:49,529 --> 01:05:52,225 Mom has always been strong willed. 743 01:05:52,532 --> 01:05:55,331 When Father died, she took care of the business. 744 01:05:55,968 --> 01:05:58,247 At that time, some customers said 745 01:05:58,270 --> 01:06:00,415 Without her Teochew husband, 746 01:06:00,440 --> 01:06:03,933 this Cantonese woman can't possibly make good pork rib soup. 747 01:06:04,376 --> 01:06:07,971 But she made it even better. 748 01:06:09,381 --> 01:06:11,247 Your mother must have been devastated. 749 01:06:12,552 --> 01:06:13,609 She wasn't just devastated. 750 01:06:14,119 --> 01:06:15,610 She was angry at the whole world. 751 01:06:16,321 --> 01:06:18,449 My sister died six months after falling ill. 752 01:06:19,324 --> 01:06:22,350 It's terrible for a parent to have to bury her child. 753 01:06:22,594 --> 01:06:24,586 She didn't even get to see Mei Lian one last time. 754 01:06:24,930 --> 01:06:26,091 Don't you think that's pitiful. 755 01:06:43,550 --> 01:06:45,314 Masato. 756 01:06:45,417 --> 01:06:46,408 I think you've had enough. 757 01:06:46,518 --> 01:06:49,318 Don't you think my grandmother is horrible? 758 01:06:49,621 --> 01:06:52,023 That Madam Lee... 759 01:06:57,062 --> 01:07:00,522 Why did my mother have to suffer? 760 01:07:06,438 --> 01:07:08,407 She didn't do anything bad. 761 01:07:17,316 --> 01:07:18,995 Give me another shot. 762 01:07:19,018 --> 01:07:20,594 You should stop. 763 01:07:20,620 --> 01:07:22,987 Another shot, please. 764 01:07:43,508 --> 01:07:46,410 How could you do that to your own daughter? 765 01:07:46,546 --> 01:07:48,173 I don't understand a word you're saying. 766 01:07:48,280 --> 01:07:49,624 You're being a nuisance. 767 01:07:49,649 --> 01:07:50,592 Leave! 768 01:07:50,617 --> 01:07:52,311 Wait, wait. 769 01:07:52,417 --> 01:07:55,162 Because of you, 770 01:07:55,187 --> 01:07:57,383 this is all I have left of her. 771 01:07:57,457 --> 01:07:59,424 Do you know what this is? 772 01:08:00,059 --> 01:08:02,026 Mom's journal. 773 01:08:02,261 --> 01:08:06,324 It is filled with sorrow. 774 01:08:08,635 --> 01:08:11,035 Did you enjoy torturing her? 775 01:08:11,336 --> 01:08:12,599 Just because Father was Japanese, 776 01:08:12,704 --> 01:08:14,503 it was his fault? 777 01:08:14,574 --> 01:08:16,440 Is that his fault? 778 01:08:16,508 --> 01:08:18,807 Doesn't matter where he's from, does it? 779 01:08:18,910 --> 01:08:20,487 Doesn't matter where he's from, does it? 780 01:08:20,512 --> 01:08:22,105 So what? Why am I here? 781 01:08:22,214 --> 01:08:23,273 Do I not exist to you? 782 01:08:23,383 --> 01:08:24,440 How dare you shout at me? 783 01:08:25,485 --> 01:08:26,461 What do you know? 784 01:08:26,486 --> 01:08:28,113 Because of you, 785 01:08:28,220 --> 01:08:31,281 my mother died in sorrow. 786 01:08:33,125 --> 01:08:35,924 I'm left with nothing. 787 01:08:37,329 --> 01:08:40,196 I'm left with nothing! 788 01:08:41,033 --> 01:08:43,900 They loved each other. 789 01:08:45,070 --> 01:08:48,040 See for yourself. 790 01:08:53,245 --> 01:08:54,213 Get lost! 791 01:09:25,510 --> 01:09:29,071 Miki: Did you get home safely last night? 792 01:10:10,456 --> 01:10:11,150 Hey. 793 01:10:12,091 --> 01:10:14,218 It's so late, what are you doing? 794 01:10:16,062 --> 01:10:17,028 This is for Grandma. 795 01:10:19,631 --> 01:10:21,157 She's so angry with you 796 01:10:21,267 --> 01:10:22,496 and you want to do this for her? 797 01:10:22,634 --> 01:10:23,601 She won't accept it. 798 01:10:23,969 --> 01:10:25,233 But I must try. 799 01:10:26,072 --> 01:10:27,631 It's also for my mother. 800 01:10:35,114 --> 01:10:35,511 Hey! 801 01:10:36,315 --> 01:10:38,044 Why are you putting chicken into the pot? 802 01:10:38,650 --> 01:10:42,245 I want to make a very special Ramen for Grandma. 803 01:10:43,655 --> 01:10:44,417 How is it special? 804 01:10:45,324 --> 01:10:47,155 Ramen mixed with Bak Kut Teh. 805 01:10:48,561 --> 01:10:50,255 Ramen Teh? 806 01:10:51,097 --> 01:10:51,620 Good idea! 807 01:10:52,598 --> 01:10:54,293 Maybe I can help you! 808 01:11:19,358 --> 01:11:19,755 Mr Keisuke. 809 01:11:19,959 --> 01:11:21,236 Welcome. 810 01:11:21,259 --> 01:11:22,437 What a nice restaurant. 811 01:11:22,461 --> 01:11:23,439 Shall we start? 812 01:11:23,462 --> 01:11:25,158 Okay! 813 01:11:31,269 --> 01:11:32,328 I prepared this for you. 814 01:11:32,438 --> 01:11:33,515 Thanks for your help. 815 01:11:33,539 --> 01:11:34,404 I know that you're busy. 816 01:11:34,706 --> 01:11:36,299 Not a problem at all. 817 01:11:36,375 --> 01:11:39,345 Oh yes, Mr Keisuke, I made a new one. 818 01:11:39,579 --> 01:11:40,341 Soup? 819 01:11:40,446 --> 01:11:41,879 Yes. 820 01:11:48,554 --> 01:11:50,249 What do you think? 821 01:11:50,389 --> 01:11:51,999 Very tasty! 822 01:11:52,024 --> 01:11:53,992 I'm relieved. 823 01:11:54,092 --> 01:11:57,372 For this broth, I think you should go with thin noodles. 824 01:11:57,396 --> 01:11:59,307 Straight, thin noodles. 825 01:11:59,332 --> 01:12:02,097 Should I add more water then? 826 01:12:02,201 --> 01:12:03,532 Besides the amount of water, 827 01:12:03,836 --> 01:12:06,703 you must also think about the type of flour we use, 828 01:12:06,772 --> 01:12:08,950 especially in Singapore's humid weather. 829 01:12:08,975 --> 01:12:10,806 I see. 830 01:12:36,535 --> 01:12:38,026 It's good. 831 01:12:38,336 --> 01:12:40,499 Glad to hear that. 832 01:14:18,604 --> 01:14:23,201 Mom, Masato wishes to apologise for the other night. 833 01:14:25,410 --> 01:14:27,504 He asked me to teach him how to make pork rib soup. 834 01:14:29,247 --> 01:14:32,593 He created a special Ramen dish for you 835 01:14:32,618 --> 01:14:34,313 and hopes you can forgive him. 836 01:16:17,322 --> 01:16:20,987 There is a void in my heart that I cannot fill. 837 01:16:22,160 --> 01:16:24,504 The past plays constantly in my mind. 838 01:16:24,529 --> 01:16:29,024 I dream of going back to the good old days. 839 01:16:30,135 --> 01:16:33,215 Mom and my little brother, 840 01:16:33,239 --> 01:16:36,503 I miss how we used to be. 841 01:16:45,350 --> 01:16:47,376 I am Masato. 842 01:16:48,621 --> 01:16:49,315 Very good. 843 01:16:51,422 --> 01:16:53,517 Can you teach me more Mandarin? 844 01:16:55,060 --> 01:16:55,457 Yes. 845 01:16:58,631 --> 01:17:00,326 I am crazy. 846 01:17:00,666 --> 01:17:03,226 I am crazy. 847 01:17:04,103 --> 01:17:05,434 ... crazy? 848 01:17:06,305 --> 01:17:08,329 I am crazy. 849 01:17:09,642 --> 01:17:10,403 Hey, crazy. 850 01:17:11,277 --> 01:17:12,300 Someone is here to see you. 851 01:17:13,378 --> 01:17:14,607 I am crazy. 852 01:17:15,481 --> 01:17:17,279 I am crazy. 853 01:17:43,342 --> 01:17:46,606 I will teach you how to cook these dishes. 854 01:18:11,170 --> 01:18:12,331 Curry. 855 01:18:12,637 --> 01:18:14,606 Curry? 856 01:19:39,224 --> 01:19:40,281 Small pieces. 857 01:19:47,933 --> 01:19:48,559 That's correct. 858 01:20:06,351 --> 01:20:08,946 Same amount. 859 01:20:40,385 --> 01:20:41,250 Yes, yes! 860 01:20:43,388 --> 01:20:44,413 Stir it. 861 01:20:45,223 --> 01:20:47,192 Stir it? 862 01:21:01,573 --> 01:21:03,541 I see. 863 01:21:06,411 --> 01:21:08,380 Thank you, 864 01:21:15,420 --> 01:21:18,321 Thank you for the food. Let's eat. 865 01:21:28,367 --> 01:21:30,597 This taste... 866 01:21:35,541 --> 01:21:36,507 Let's eat 867 01:21:51,557 --> 01:21:54,083 Mom. 868 01:22:48,680 --> 01:22:50,147 I am sorry. 869 01:23:27,618 --> 01:23:29,230 Hi, table for two? 870 01:23:29,254 --> 01:23:30,483 This way please. 871 01:23:31,356 --> 01:23:33,324 Welcome. 872 01:24:14,599 --> 01:24:16,499 Let's eat. 873 01:24:43,628 --> 01:24:45,597 Tasty.