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 00:02:30,120 --> 00:02:31,160 That was good. 4 00:02:31,240 --> 00:02:32,240 Thank you very much. 5 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:33,560 Thank you. 6 00:03:05,360 --> 00:03:06,800 Good evening, Mr Yamamoto. 7 00:03:29,720 --> 00:03:31,480 How's your father? 8 00:03:32,040 --> 00:03:33,840 You two live under the same roof, right? 9 00:03:35,560 --> 00:03:38,160 Sometimes I wish I were a bowl of Ramen. 10 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:41,480 At least that way, he'd show more interest in me. 11 00:03:44,040 --> 00:03:46,680 It's been hard on you all these years. 12 00:03:48,120 --> 00:03:49,840 You know what he's like. 13 00:03:50,480 --> 00:03:51,680 I'm used to it. 14 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:55,040 Oh, yeah. 15 00:03:55,120 --> 00:03:58,000 Your Aunt Riko wants you over for dinner. 16 00:03:59,160 --> 00:04:02,680 Uncle, I'm no longer the same boy who used to live with you. 17 00:04:03,600 --> 00:04:04,800 It's rather embarrassing. 18 00:04:04,840 --> 00:04:06,360 Embarrassing? 19 00:04:06,480 --> 00:04:09,720 Riko treats you like her firstborn! 20 00:04:11,680 --> 00:04:15,480 We weren't even married yet when you first arrived in Japan. 21 00:04:15,560 --> 00:04:16,680 I remember the wedding. 22 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:19,120 You were so nervous, weren't you? 23 00:04:58,120 --> 00:04:59,360 In a nutshell, 24 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:03,240 I'm really a failure! 25 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:07,400 I was always jealous of you. 26 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:11,480 You were better at everything. 27 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:16,360 When you left home to work at a Kaiseki restaurant, 28 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:19,000 I was furious. 29 00:05:20,360 --> 00:05:23,400 How many Ramen cooks get to cook Kaiseki? 30 00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:37,120 Today's the anniversary of her death, isn't it? 31 00:07:32,600 --> 00:07:37,016 Miki's Gourmet Journey 32 00:07:37,040 --> 00:07:45,040 Exploring Singapore through its food 33 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:50,096 If there is a dish I would recommend to 34 00:07:50,120 --> 00:07:54,720 any Japanese person visiting tropical and humid Singapore, 35 00:07:54,800 --> 00:07:56,560 it's Chilli Crab. 36 00:07:57,360 --> 00:08:02,336 This is a dish Singaporeans can truly claim as their own. 37 00:08:02,360 --> 00:08:05,280 It was created in the 1950s. 38 00:08:06,680 --> 00:08:08,656 Then in the 1960s, 39 00:08:08,680 --> 00:08:13,560 Hooi Kok Wai, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, 40 00:08:13,680 --> 00:08:18,480 modified the dish by adding sambal chilli and beaten eggs. 41 00:08:19,240 --> 00:08:21,280 The Heavenly Kings are 42 00:08:22,040 --> 00:08:24,240 the fathers of Cantonese cuisine in Singapore. 43 00:08:25,480 --> 00:08:29,560 The dish was traditionally eaten with baguette, 44 00:08:30,560 --> 00:08:34,040 but is now usually served with fried buns. 45 00:08:35,040 --> 00:08:37,040 When dipped into the sauce, 46 00:08:37,800 --> 00:08:40,240 the sweet, crispy dough complements the dish perfectly! 47 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:43,096 I always order extra steam buns 48 00:08:43,120 --> 00:08:45,480 and mop up all the delicious sauce! 49 00:08:53,560 --> 00:08:55,560 Thanks for the spices, they just arrived! 50 00:08:55,600 --> 00:08:59,600 It is midnight in Takasaki and you just made my stomach growl. 51 00:09:35,680 --> 00:09:36,800 Morning. 52 00:09:41,280 --> 00:09:42,680 Eat before it gets cold. 53 00:09:45,680 --> 00:09:46,800 Thanks for the food. 54 00:10:36,680 --> 00:10:37,400 Masato! 55 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:38,480 Hey, Uncle! 56 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:40,120 Look, I made it again. 57 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:42,040 What's this? 58 00:10:42,480 --> 00:10:43,480 It's soup. 59 00:10:44,160 --> 00:10:46,536 Another failed attempt at Chinese soup? 60 00:10:46,560 --> 00:10:47,720 I am confident this time. 61 00:10:49,120 --> 00:10:50,280 Try it, please! 62 00:10:52,400 --> 00:10:53,400 Brother. 63 00:10:54,720 --> 00:10:56,800 Once again, we're out of toothpicks. 64 00:10:57,360 --> 00:10:58,360 Please… 65 00:10:58,720 --> 00:10:59,720 Brother! 66 00:11:03,680 --> 00:11:04,680 Dad! 67 00:11:05,400 --> 00:11:06,400 Dad! 68 00:11:06,800 --> 00:11:07,800 Hey! 69 00:13:51,560 --> 00:13:52,560 It's all in Mandarin. 70 00:13:58,720 --> 00:14:05,280 My precious Masato, thank you for coming into my life. 71 00:14:28,800 --> 00:14:31,976 Dear Kazuo, I miss you. You okay? 72 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:35,480 Give a kiss for me to Masato. Write to me. Okay? Wee 73 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:05,360 I'm going to pour this. 74 00:16:05,480 --> 00:16:06,480 Yes, that's okay. 75 00:16:07,560 --> 00:16:08,560 Very good! 76 00:16:08,800 --> 00:16:09,800 Good? 77 00:16:16,480 --> 00:16:18,360 I should have taken better care of him. 78 00:16:21,360 --> 00:16:23,480 I probably gave him a hard time. 79 00:16:31,480 --> 00:16:34,280 I know it wasn't easy for you in school. 80 00:16:39,040 --> 00:16:40,040 Uncle. 81 00:16:44,600 --> 00:16:52,536 Did his heart become as hard as stone 82 00:16:52,560 --> 00:16:54,160 because of Mom? 83 00:16:56,600 --> 00:16:58,400 How could you even say that! 84 00:16:58,480 --> 00:17:00,000 Of course not! 85 00:17:01,280 --> 00:17:04,656 Your mother was like … 86 00:17:04,680 --> 00:17:08,000 a goddess to him. 87 00:17:09,120 --> 00:17:10,840 A goddess? 88 00:17:14,480 --> 00:17:17,040 If not for your mother, 89 00:17:17,120 --> 00:17:22,680 this Ramen shop may not have survived. 90 00:17:24,680 --> 00:17:27,280 Whenever they were back in Japan, 91 00:17:28,480 --> 00:17:36,160 he tried very hard to create a new flavour. 92 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:45,160 Their creation brought more customers to our shop. 93 00:17:52,040 --> 00:17:58,400 He kept her memory alive with every bowl of Ramen. 94 00:19:09,480 --> 00:19:11,000 You get the bill. 95 00:19:13,560 --> 00:19:15,000 Right, let's go! 96 00:19:19,240 --> 00:19:21,456 Take care of yourself. 97 00:19:21,480 --> 00:19:22,096 All the best! 98 00:19:22,120 --> 00:19:22,720 Thanks Grandma. 99 00:19:22,800 --> 00:19:25,680 - Kota, you're in good hands! - Be good! See you later! 100 00:21:03,480 --> 00:21:05,560 Father, I don't want to go! 101 00:21:59,800 --> 00:22:01,360 Masato, wait! 102 00:23:32,240 --> 00:23:33,480 What can I get for you? 103 00:23:35,560 --> 00:23:40,160 Pork rib soup and dough fritters. 104 00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:42,240 You mean Yao Zha Guai? 105 00:23:42,560 --> 00:23:44,160 That's it, Yao Zha Guai. 106 00:23:45,240 --> 00:23:46,560 Pork rib soup and fried fritters. 107 00:23:48,240 --> 00:23:49,480 Are you Japanese? 108 00:23:49,680 --> 00:23:50,360 Yes. 109 00:23:50,680 --> 00:23:52,360 How are you? 110 00:23:53,120 --> 00:23:54,560 I'm fine. 111 00:23:56,600 --> 00:23:58,120 Can you speak Japanese? 112 00:23:58,480 --> 00:24:00,160 A little. 113 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:04,280 I like the TV show, Oshin. 114 00:24:06,120 --> 00:24:07,160 Oshin? 115 00:24:09,480 --> 00:24:11,560 Do you like Japanese music? 116 00:24:12,160 --> 00:24:13,160 Yes! 117 00:24:14,560 --> 00:24:15,800 Do you like pork rib soup? 118 00:24:16,240 --> 00:24:17,240 Yes! 119 00:24:17,480 --> 00:24:18,480 I like pork rib soup. 120 00:24:18,800 --> 00:24:20,400 The soup is so good. 121 00:24:21,240 --> 00:24:23,120 The soup tastes just like Ramen broth. 122 00:24:30,480 --> 00:24:35,120 This is the best pork rib soup in Singapore! 123 00:24:35,480 --> 00:24:37,160 I'm glad you like it. 124 00:25:02,280 --> 00:25:03,480 Masato? 125 00:25:05,480 --> 00:25:06,656 Nice to meet you. 126 00:25:06,680 --> 00:25:08,160 I am Masato Yamamoto. 127 00:25:08,280 --> 00:25:10,560 It feels like we've known each other for a long time. 128 00:25:11,120 --> 00:25:12,360 I'm Miki. 129 00:25:12,680 --> 00:25:16,240 This is a small gift from Takasaki. 130 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:17,360 Thank you. 131 00:25:17,400 --> 00:25:18,800 Don't mention it. 132 00:25:19,800 --> 00:25:20,457 Please. 133 00:25:20,481 --> 00:25:21,680 Okay. 134 00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:28,480 This is my favourite chicken rice stall. 135 00:25:29,360 --> 00:25:32,360 Even Gordon Ramsay came here to learn from them. 136 00:25:35,680 --> 00:25:38,360 Roast and steamed chicken. 137 00:25:39,160 --> 00:25:40,480 And a plate of beansprouts. 138 00:25:42,280 --> 00:25:44,480 Wow, you can speak Mandarin? 139 00:25:46,120 --> 00:25:48,456 I've lived here for many years. 140 00:25:48,480 --> 00:25:49,480 I see. 141 00:26:01,480 --> 00:26:02,480 Thank you. 142 00:26:03,480 --> 00:26:04,480 Thank you. 143 00:26:09,840 --> 00:26:10,400 Amazing! 144 00:26:10,480 --> 00:26:11,480 Right. 145 00:26:17,160 --> 00:26:19,240 These are the sauces for the chicken rice. 146 00:26:19,480 --> 00:26:21,776 They are made with fresh chilli, ginger, and garlic, 147 00:26:21,800 --> 00:26:25,480 and most importantly, calamansi juice. 148 00:26:25,800 --> 00:26:27,240 Calamansi? 149 00:26:27,480 --> 00:26:29,800 The good ones use freshly squeezed juice 150 00:26:29,840 --> 00:26:32,800 instead of rice vinegar. 151 00:26:32,840 --> 00:26:33,657 Oh, I see. 152 00:26:33,681 --> 00:26:37,480 You can tell just by smelling it. 153 00:26:38,360 --> 00:26:39,456 Wow, it smells amazing! 154 00:26:39,480 --> 00:26:42,240 Now smell the rice. 155 00:26:44,360 --> 00:26:45,400 Fragrant! 156 00:26:45,480 --> 00:26:46,480 Isn't it? 157 00:26:46,560 --> 00:26:48,656 You can tell the rice is cooked well because 158 00:26:48,680 --> 00:26:52,160 each grain is plump and unbroken. 159 00:26:52,680 --> 00:26:56,400 The smell comes from lemongrass, ginger, garlic 160 00:26:56,480 --> 00:26:58,336 and pandan leaves which is commonly 161 00:26:58,360 --> 00:27:02,040 used in Southeast Asia to give flavour and colour. 162 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:03,400 Pandan leaves? 163 00:27:03,480 --> 00:27:05,480 Now, look at the chicken. 164 00:27:06,840 --> 00:27:11,656 The really good ones have a layer of jelly under the skin. 165 00:27:11,680 --> 00:27:12,840 Look at it. 166 00:27:17,000 --> 00:27:17,600 I see it. 167 00:27:17,680 --> 00:27:18,680 Right? 168 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:24,480 You really know your chicken rice! 169 00:27:25,280 --> 00:27:26,280 Shall we eat? 170 00:27:26,720 --> 00:27:27,720 Let's eat! 171 00:27:31,000 --> 00:27:32,000 Delicious! 172 00:27:32,680 --> 00:27:33,657 Isn’t it good? 173 00:27:33,681 --> 00:27:34,840 It's really delicious. 174 00:27:35,680 --> 00:27:36,457 I'm glad you like it. 175 00:27:36,481 --> 00:27:38,480 I've forgotten it tasted this good! 176 00:27:41,360 --> 00:27:43,120 I was born here, 177 00:27:43,160 --> 00:27:45,800 and I lived here for a while with my parents. 178 00:27:48,240 --> 00:27:49,480 Yes, you've mentioned it. 179 00:27:50,480 --> 00:27:51,600 For how long? 180 00:27:52,120 --> 00:27:53,480 Until I was ten. 181 00:27:54,040 --> 00:27:56,280 You haven't been back since? 182 00:27:56,360 --> 00:27:57,360 No. 183 00:27:58,480 --> 00:27:59,680 In fact, 184 00:28:00,480 --> 00:28:02,480 I came here to look for my uncle. 185 00:28:03,840 --> 00:28:06,400 My mother used to take me to his pork rib soup shop. 186 00:28:06,480 --> 00:28:07,480 I just can't forget it. 187 00:28:09,000 --> 00:28:12,400 It has been on my mind for the longest time. 188 00:28:16,160 --> 00:28:17,160 A bit spicy, isn't it? 189 00:28:17,360 --> 00:28:18,600 Very spicy! 190 00:28:19,160 --> 00:28:20,536 - But very tasty, ya? - It's really delicious. 191 00:28:20,560 --> 00:28:21,560 Yes! 192 00:28:22,480 --> 00:28:23,480 There's so much garlic! 193 00:28:25,680 --> 00:28:27,720 What brought you here to Singapore? 194 00:28:29,400 --> 00:28:31,280 I came here and got married. 195 00:28:31,680 --> 00:28:33,720 Your husband is Singaporean? 196 00:28:34,680 --> 00:28:35,657 Japanese. 197 00:28:35,681 --> 00:28:37,280 I mean, ex-husband. 198 00:28:38,280 --> 00:28:39,400 Sorry. 199 00:28:39,480 --> 00:28:41,040 It's alright. 200 00:28:44,680 --> 00:28:46,360 It's so good. 201 00:28:48,480 --> 00:28:49,600 This is good too. 202 00:28:49,680 --> 00:28:51,120 I should try it. 203 00:28:51,480 --> 00:28:53,040 Give it a try. 204 00:29:20,800 --> 00:29:22,040 Miki. 205 00:29:22,120 --> 00:29:23,680 Oh, Masato. 206 00:29:23,720 --> 00:29:24,800 I decided to drop by. 207 00:29:24,840 --> 00:29:27,360 This is my boss Hideki. 208 00:29:27,480 --> 00:29:29,160 Nice to meet you. 209 00:29:29,680 --> 00:29:31,096 - Nice to meet you. - Welcome to Singapore. 210 00:29:31,120 --> 00:29:32,280 Have a seat. 211 00:29:32,560 --> 00:29:33,656 Excuse me. 212 00:29:33,680 --> 00:29:35,240 What a nice bar. 213 00:29:35,800 --> 00:29:37,040 Thank you. 214 00:29:37,720 --> 00:29:39,040 This is Mr Keisuke. 215 00:29:39,360 --> 00:29:42,800 He is a celebrity Ramen shop owner in Singapore. 216 00:29:43,240 --> 00:29:44,400 Oh! Thank you. 217 00:29:45,240 --> 00:29:47,040 This is Masato Yamamoto. 218 00:29:47,120 --> 00:29:50,336 His family runs a famous Ramen shop in Takasaki. 219 00:29:50,360 --> 00:29:51,120 I see. 220 00:29:51,160 --> 00:29:52,400 I am Masato Yamamoto. 221 00:29:52,480 --> 00:29:53,696 Nice to meet you, I'm Keisuke. 222 00:29:53,720 --> 00:29:55,400 Nice to meet you. 223 00:29:55,480 --> 00:29:57,480 Mr Keisuke has had an interesting journey. 224 00:29:57,720 --> 00:30:00,480 From being a Ramen champion in Tokyo 225 00:30:00,560 --> 00:30:03,160 to opening his chain of Ramen shops here. 226 00:30:03,480 --> 00:30:05,040 He even trained as a French chef! 227 00:30:05,360 --> 00:30:06,480 Amazing! 228 00:30:06,840 --> 00:30:09,336 Miki, it was a struggle in the beginning. 229 00:30:09,360 --> 00:30:10,456 Is that so? 230 00:30:10,480 --> 00:30:12,536 I hardly had any customers in the first year. 231 00:30:12,560 --> 00:30:15,120 I was worried that my business would close down. 232 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:18,456 I thought I knew what Singaporeans liked 233 00:30:18,480 --> 00:30:20,000 but I was wrong. 234 00:30:20,480 --> 00:30:23,400 It was challenging but a great learning experience. 235 00:30:23,480 --> 00:30:25,480 My father was a chef here in the 80s. 236 00:30:26,600 --> 00:30:27,720 Cooking Ramen? 237 00:30:28,040 --> 00:30:28,560 No, Kaiseki. 238 00:30:28,680 --> 00:30:29,240 I see. 239 00:30:29,280 --> 00:30:33,400 He must have been one of the pioneer Japanese chefs. 240 00:30:33,600 --> 00:30:37,120 His boss sent him here during the economic boom 241 00:30:37,400 --> 00:30:39,280 and his customers were mostly Japanese. 242 00:31:10,400 --> 00:31:11,560 Welcome! 243 00:31:12,400 --> 00:31:13,480 Today is my day off. 244 00:31:13,800 --> 00:31:16,360 The restaurant is open only for you tonight. 245 00:31:17,280 --> 00:31:18,280 Take a seat. 246 00:31:25,680 --> 00:31:29,456 I'm not cooking Kaiseki tonight but 247 00:31:29,480 --> 00:31:33,040 many popular Japanese dishes for you. 248 00:31:34,120 --> 00:31:35,120 Thank you. 249 00:31:47,280 --> 00:31:48,280 Appetiser. 250 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,000 Delicious! 251 00:32:03,840 --> 00:32:06,720 Here is the sashimi. 252 00:32:10,680 --> 00:32:14,120 Wasabi and soya sauce. 253 00:32:50,280 --> 00:32:52,800 Thank you for the dinner, it was delicious. 254 00:32:53,160 --> 00:32:54,240 You are welcome. 255 00:32:54,480 --> 00:32:55,720 Today is your day off? 256 00:32:56,360 --> 00:32:57,960 Why don't you spend it with your family? 257 00:32:58,480 --> 00:32:59,480 I have no family here. 258 00:32:59,840 --> 00:33:02,400 That's why on my days off, 259 00:33:02,480 --> 00:33:05,360 I go everywhere to eat pork rib soup. 260 00:33:08,240 --> 00:33:09,800 On your next day off, 261 00:33:10,360 --> 00:33:11,560 can I give you a treat? 262 00:33:12,360 --> 00:33:14,800 To thank you for this wonderful dinner. 263 00:33:28,120 --> 00:33:29,120 Barbeque pork buns. 264 00:33:29,240 --> 00:33:30,240 Barbeque pork buns. 265 00:33:30,360 --> 00:33:31,560 Prawn dumpling, pork dumpling. 266 00:33:31,680 --> 00:33:32,600 Prawn dumpling, pork dumpling. 267 00:33:32,680 --> 00:33:34,000 Pork dumpling. 268 00:33:34,680 --> 00:33:35,680 And Big Bun. 269 00:33:36,600 --> 00:33:37,600 Big Bun! 270 00:33:39,400 --> 00:33:40,217 Big Bun. 271 00:33:40,241 --> 00:33:41,480 So big! 272 00:33:41,600 --> 00:33:42,600 Big Bun. 273 00:33:44,400 --> 00:33:45,400 Try it. 274 00:33:46,360 --> 00:33:47,360 Let's eat. 275 00:33:51,800 --> 00:33:54,480 I wish I could read Japanese. 276 00:33:54,560 --> 00:33:55,840 Japanese comics. 277 00:33:57,240 --> 00:33:58,240 Okay. 278 00:33:59,000 --> 00:34:00,000 I will teach you. 279 00:34:06,160 --> 00:34:07,600 A balloon is … 280 00:34:09,480 --> 00:34:10,800 It's a balloon … 281 00:34:12,160 --> 00:34:13,600 coming through the window. 282 00:34:15,680 --> 00:34:17,680 … coming from the outside. 283 00:34:18,240 --> 00:34:19,480 The balloons. 284 00:34:22,160 --> 00:34:23,800 Let me teach you how to cut this. 285 00:34:29,600 --> 00:34:31,160 Yes … okay? 286 00:34:38,120 --> 00:34:40,480 I found this in my father's room. 287 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:42,680 My mother's journal. 288 00:34:43,480 --> 00:34:44,600 Journal? 289 00:34:45,040 --> 00:34:47,040 It's written in Mandarin though … 290 00:34:49,000 --> 00:34:51,000 May I take a look? 291 00:34:51,480 --> 00:34:52,680 Please. 292 00:35:05,480 --> 00:35:08,800 Your mother took this journal with her 293 00:35:08,840 --> 00:35:10,400 on her first trip to Japan. 294 00:35:18,040 --> 00:35:19,520 She stopped but started writing again 295 00:35:19,560 --> 00:35:21,240 when she realised she was sick. 296 00:35:22,680 --> 00:35:27,800 The entries were her personal messages to you. 297 00:35:27,840 --> 00:35:29,560 This journal is like … 298 00:35:29,680 --> 00:35:34,976 a quilt of memories that she stitched together. 299 00:35:35,000 --> 00:35:36,480 Does it make sense? 300 00:35:40,480 --> 00:35:44,120 She also left you many recipes. 301 00:35:46,120 --> 00:35:50,800 Minced pork, steamed egg, chicken curry … 302 00:35:51,280 --> 00:35:52,360 and her soups! 303 00:35:52,400 --> 00:35:55,240 Mom always had soup for us. 304 00:36:00,160 --> 00:36:01,480 What else is in there? 305 00:36:04,120 --> 00:36:06,800 Your mother wanted to reconcile with your grandmother. 306 00:36:07,680 --> 00:36:09,360 What happened between them? 307 00:36:09,840 --> 00:36:12,400 She didn't go into detail. 308 00:36:13,480 --> 00:36:14,800 It was her hope that 309 00:36:14,840 --> 00:36:18,120 one day a real photo will replace this drawing. 310 00:36:33,400 --> 00:36:34,800 Please continue. 311 00:36:55,480 --> 00:36:59,480 Your father always talked about his home city of Takasaki. 312 00:37:00,480 --> 00:37:02,480 He said it was very beautiful. 313 00:37:04,040 --> 00:37:10,120 In Takasaki, there is a huge statue of the Goddess of Mercy. 314 00:37:12,360 --> 00:37:14,456 You can climb the statue 315 00:37:14,480 --> 00:37:16,480 and enjoy the view and greenery. 316 00:37:19,480 --> 00:37:22,480 In Singapore, 317 00:37:22,840 --> 00:37:25,600 I was looking for a place to give him comfort for a long time. 318 00:37:58,240 --> 00:37:59,480 It's beautiful. 319 00:38:01,400 --> 00:38:03,720 I know that you miss home. 320 00:38:08,360 --> 00:38:14,120 I have sacrificed a lot to get to where I am. 321 00:38:15,000 --> 00:38:16,240 Mei Lian. 322 00:38:18,280 --> 00:38:25,360 I know that I can make a lot of people happy with my food. 323 00:38:25,480 --> 00:38:28,120 But only one person's happiness matters … 324 00:38:43,600 --> 00:38:49,240 I can't imagine how much time and effort 325 00:38:49,280 --> 00:38:51,480 you spent researching these foods. 326 00:38:54,360 --> 00:38:57,600 Koki used to say it's like treasure hunting. 327 00:38:58,480 --> 00:38:59,800 Koki? 328 00:38:59,840 --> 00:39:01,040 My son. 329 00:39:06,360 --> 00:39:08,456 Not that I'm complaining, 330 00:39:08,480 --> 00:39:12,400 but he's the reason I work two jobs. 331 00:39:12,560 --> 00:39:13,600 He looks like you. 332 00:39:13,680 --> 00:39:15,680 You think so? 333 00:39:16,280 --> 00:39:18,280 I'd love to meet him one day. 334 00:39:20,360 --> 00:39:24,160 I always thought my blog was just a frivolous hobby. 335 00:39:25,560 --> 00:39:29,336 It never occurred to me that one day I could help someone 336 00:39:29,360 --> 00:39:31,480 because of it. 337 00:39:33,800 --> 00:39:39,480 If not for you, I wouldn't even know where to start. 338 00:39:41,600 --> 00:39:44,080 In that case, I should charge a fee for being your tour guide. 339 00:39:44,680 --> 00:39:46,000 Right? 340 00:39:46,160 --> 00:39:47,720 Please keep it affordable. 341 00:39:50,600 --> 00:39:52,160 Look. 342 00:39:52,280 --> 00:39:57,360 Labourers used to carry goods from the ships to the warehouses. 343 00:39:59,120 --> 00:40:03,480 It was hard labour, and they needed their strength. 344 00:40:04,400 --> 00:40:06,280 They couldn't afford meat. 345 00:40:06,480 --> 00:40:12,720 So they boiled pork bones in Chinese herbs for nourishment. 346 00:40:13,800 --> 00:40:15,280 I see. 347 00:40:16,360 --> 00:40:19,160 I know someone who may know the old pork rib soup sellers. 348 00:40:19,480 --> 00:40:20,696 Really? 349 00:40:20,720 --> 00:40:23,160 Hopefully they know where your uncle has moved to. 350 00:40:33,360 --> 00:40:35,536 The name of a World War 2 exhibition 351 00:40:35,560 --> 00:40:39,096 housed at the Former Ford Factory building has been changed 352 00:40:39,120 --> 00:40:41,536 after strong reaction from the public. 353 00:40:41,560 --> 00:40:44,120 Some Singaporean felt Syonan Gallery 354 00:40:44,240 --> 00:40:47,456 glorified a painful chapter in the country's history 355 00:40:47,480 --> 00:40:50,240 and caused a lot of hurt to those who suffered 356 00:40:50,280 --> 00:40:54,216 and lost family members during the Japanese Occupation. 357 00:40:54,240 --> 00:40:58,360 Syonan Gallery: War And Its Legacies will be renamed 358 00:40:58,400 --> 00:41:00,776 Surviving the Japanese Occupation: 359 00:41:00,800 --> 00:41:03,040 - War And Its Legacies. - Uncle Akio calling. 360 00:41:05,240 --> 00:41:07,240 All these shops are food related? 361 00:41:07,480 --> 00:41:08,600 Yes. 362 00:41:08,840 --> 00:41:09,800 Amazing, right? 363 00:41:09,840 --> 00:41:10,800 Indeed. 364 00:41:10,840 --> 00:41:12,480 Pastries! 365 00:41:13,400 --> 00:41:15,400 They're handmade. 366 00:41:15,480 --> 00:41:16,600 It's interesting. 367 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,720 This is the place! 368 00:41:18,800 --> 00:41:19,457 Here? 369 00:41:19,481 --> 00:41:20,680 Yes. 370 00:41:29,480 --> 00:41:34,456 Though Bak Kut Teh literally means Pork Bone Tea, 371 00:41:34,480 --> 00:41:36,720 the tea is not actually in the bowl with the soup. 372 00:41:37,120 --> 00:41:38,120 I see. 373 00:41:38,160 --> 00:41:39,560 That's interesting. 374 00:41:40,360 --> 00:41:41,680 It was common practice then. 375 00:41:42,160 --> 00:41:44,600 After their meal of pork rib soup, 376 00:41:44,680 --> 00:41:48,240 customers would have tea and catch up with their friends 377 00:41:48,560 --> 00:41:52,456 So the meal not only helps fill your stomach, 378 00:41:52,480 --> 00:41:55,720 it also helps you bond with your friends. 379 00:41:56,040 --> 00:41:57,120 I see. 380 00:42:09,280 --> 00:42:12,400 He looks like Ah Wee from Heng Rong Pork Rib Soup. 381 00:42:13,160 --> 00:42:14,560 He was so young then! 382 00:42:16,720 --> 00:42:18,680 I heard he's opened his own place. 383 00:42:19,480 --> 00:42:20,800 What's it called? 384 00:42:23,240 --> 00:42:25,120 I can't remember. 385 00:42:26,560 --> 00:42:30,120 Wang, do you remember that cheeky boy Ah Wee? 386 00:42:30,280 --> 00:42:32,560 He used to make me laugh all the time. 387 00:42:33,360 --> 00:42:34,560 What's his new shop called? 388 00:42:35,120 --> 00:42:37,360 Reunion Pork Rib Soup Restaurant. 389 00:42:48,400 --> 00:42:50,480 Let's eat. 390 00:43:14,120 --> 00:43:15,560 Would you like some soup? 391 00:43:17,160 --> 00:43:17,560 And you? 392 00:43:18,160 --> 00:43:19,160 Yes. 393 00:43:21,480 --> 00:43:22,480 You? 394 00:43:26,480 --> 00:43:27,800 Thank you, enjoy yourselves. 395 00:43:32,120 --> 00:43:33,120 How can I help you? 396 00:43:33,360 --> 00:43:34,360 You want some more soup? 397 00:43:39,000 --> 00:43:39,480 And you? 398 00:43:39,840 --> 00:43:40,840 Yes. 399 00:43:45,240 --> 00:43:46,240 Thank you. 400 00:44:01,560 --> 00:44:02,800 Where did you get this picture? 401 00:44:12,360 --> 00:44:13,360 Masato? 402 00:44:14,480 --> 00:44:15,480 Uncle. 403 00:44:36,560 --> 00:44:37,120 Come in! 404 00:44:37,480 --> 00:44:38,480 We're back 405 00:44:41,680 --> 00:44:43,216 My nephew. 406 00:44:43,240 --> 00:44:44,017 Hello. 407 00:44:44,041 --> 00:44:45,096 My wife. 408 00:44:45,120 --> 00:44:46,120 Just call her Auntie. 409 00:44:47,240 --> 00:44:47,977 Come in. 410 00:44:48,001 --> 00:44:49,560 The two of you, come out of your room! 411 00:44:49,720 --> 00:44:51,480 Come and meet your cousin. 412 00:44:51,680 --> 00:44:52,680 Come on. 413 00:44:53,480 --> 00:44:54,160 Say hello. 414 00:44:54,240 --> 00:44:55,280 Hello! Hi! 415 00:44:56,240 --> 00:44:57,400 Sit, sit. 416 00:44:58,120 --> 00:44:59,120 Please take a seat. 417 00:45:00,120 --> 00:45:01,120 Thank you. 418 00:45:02,680 --> 00:45:05,480 Masato, this is a Singaporean home cooked dinner. 419 00:45:05,560 --> 00:45:07,360 It's very delicious, cooked by my wife. 420 00:45:08,480 --> 00:45:09,480 Thank you for cooking. 421 00:45:09,560 --> 00:45:11,360 Come on, let's start eating! 422 00:45:11,680 --> 00:45:13,680 Let's eat! 423 00:45:14,160 --> 00:45:14,600 Thank you. 424 00:45:15,000 --> 00:45:17,600 Masato, I think you should stay with us. 425 00:45:18,000 --> 00:45:19,360 I have an extra store room. 426 00:45:20,160 --> 00:45:21,560 I mean I have an extra room. 427 00:45:22,120 --> 00:45:23,280 A spare room. 428 00:45:23,360 --> 00:45:24,360 It's okay. 429 00:45:25,120 --> 00:45:28,000 Come on, your hotel room is so expensive. 430 00:45:28,360 --> 00:45:29,840 Don't feel bad. 431 00:45:30,480 --> 00:45:32,160 Just pay me half your hotel rate. 432 00:45:34,240 --> 00:45:35,240 I am just kidding. 433 00:45:36,680 --> 00:45:38,160 Come, try the fish. 434 00:45:39,480 --> 00:45:41,720 - This fish is very expensive. - Very delicious. 435 00:45:43,560 --> 00:45:44,120 Thank you. 436 00:45:44,560 --> 00:45:45,560 Don't worry about it. 437 00:45:45,800 --> 00:45:48,480 Have some soup. 438 00:45:48,600 --> 00:45:49,600 Give him some soup. 439 00:45:50,160 --> 00:45:51,560 My father was Teochew. 440 00:45:51,800 --> 00:45:52,800 He was a great cook. 441 00:45:53,240 --> 00:45:54,680 My mother is Cantonese. 442 00:45:55,160 --> 00:45:56,280 Also a great cook. 443 00:45:56,680 --> 00:45:57,680 Delicious, right? 444 00:45:59,400 --> 00:46:01,560 Masato, have you visited the Singapore Zoo? 445 00:46:02,600 --> 00:46:03,600 No. 446 00:46:04,280 --> 00:46:05,280 Jurong Bird Park? 447 00:46:06,120 --> 00:46:06,480 No. 448 00:46:06,800 --> 00:46:08,160 Then why are you here? 449 00:46:09,120 --> 00:46:10,120 Just to look for me? 450 00:46:10,840 --> 00:46:11,840 Uncle. 451 00:46:13,680 --> 00:46:16,480 Can you teach me how to cook pork rib soup? 452 00:46:17,480 --> 00:46:19,480 I want to take it back to Japan. 453 00:46:21,240 --> 00:46:22,480 You are not here for a holiday? 454 00:46:22,560 --> 00:46:25,840 Young man, pork rib soup is not an easy dish to cook. 455 00:46:27,480 --> 00:46:30,280 I always think of Mom's cooking, 456 00:46:30,680 --> 00:46:31,840 and your pork rib soup. 457 00:46:34,800 --> 00:46:36,536 Your father used to crave my pork rib soup. 458 00:46:36,560 --> 00:46:38,480 I would send it all the way to your home. 459 00:46:38,800 --> 00:46:39,560 But I didn't mind it! 460 00:46:39,800 --> 00:46:41,480 Because it made everybody happy. 461 00:46:45,480 --> 00:46:47,280 My parents are gone. 462 00:46:48,600 --> 00:46:52,600 I want to remember them by cooking pork rib soup. 463 00:46:55,120 --> 00:46:56,560 Uncle. 464 00:46:57,120 --> 00:46:58,800 Can I ask you something? 465 00:46:59,800 --> 00:47:01,240 You've come all the way from Japan. 466 00:47:01,360 --> 00:47:02,720 Of course you can ask. 467 00:47:05,480 --> 00:47:07,560 I found my mother's old diary. 468 00:47:09,480 --> 00:47:12,680 She wrote about Grandma. 469 00:47:15,560 --> 00:47:17,360 Why have I not met her? 470 00:47:19,480 --> 00:47:20,000 Come. 471 00:47:20,480 --> 00:47:21,480 Drink. 472 00:47:32,680 --> 00:47:35,120 Wow, what is this? 473 00:47:35,160 --> 00:47:36,120 Try it. 474 00:47:36,160 --> 00:47:37,480 Alright then. Let's eat. 475 00:47:39,680 --> 00:47:40,456 How is it? 476 00:47:40,480 --> 00:47:41,456 Incredible! 477 00:47:41,480 --> 00:47:42,457 Glad you like it! 478 00:47:42,481 --> 00:47:43,680 This is really good. 479 00:47:44,160 --> 00:47:45,280 What is this? 480 00:47:45,360 --> 00:47:47,800 This is called Fish Head Curry. 481 00:47:48,360 --> 00:47:51,280 It was created by an Indian man in Singapore. 482 00:47:51,680 --> 00:47:56,096 I suppose that the different races and cultures in Singapore 483 00:47:56,120 --> 00:47:58,480 are reasons for the variety found in Singaporean cuisine! 484 00:47:58,560 --> 00:48:00,600 Yes, you're absolutely right. 485 00:48:01,120 --> 00:48:04,560 Many Singapore hawkers started by 486 00:48:04,600 --> 00:48:08,480 selling food on pushcarts in the street. 487 00:48:09,040 --> 00:48:12,096 Pork rib soup and Ramen both started out as street food. 488 00:48:12,120 --> 00:48:15,360 They were cheap and mainly food for the labourers, 489 00:48:15,400 --> 00:48:18,480 but are now so popular they've become national dishes. 490 00:48:18,600 --> 00:48:21,800 Did you know that Ramen is a fairly new dish in Japan? 491 00:48:22,680 --> 00:48:25,360 It wasn't as popular in the past. 492 00:48:26,120 --> 00:48:28,560 Oh yes, it was called Chinese Noodles back then, right? 493 00:48:28,600 --> 00:48:32,800 And now Ramen is one of the most popular foods in Japan. 494 00:48:35,480 --> 00:48:38,800 Are you excited to finally learn how to make pork rib soup? 495 00:48:39,120 --> 00:48:41,360 That's the reason why I came to Singapore. 496 00:48:42,360 --> 00:48:45,400 You're hooked, aren't you? 497 00:48:45,480 --> 00:48:51,120 You are like Ramen, a blend of Chinese and Japanese cuisine. 498 00:48:51,560 --> 00:48:52,456 You think so? 499 00:48:52,480 --> 00:48:53,240 Yes. 500 00:48:53,280 --> 00:48:56,360 The good part of both cultures runs in your blood. 501 00:48:57,400 --> 00:48:59,400 I hope that is true … 502 00:49:00,600 --> 00:49:02,120 Yes 503 00:49:14,720 --> 00:49:16,360 Masato. 504 00:49:16,480 --> 00:49:17,120 Let's go. 505 00:49:17,160 --> 00:49:18,720 Wake up. 506 00:49:27,000 --> 00:49:29,280 The kitchen is over there. 507 00:49:34,040 --> 00:49:35,600 Okay, Masato. 508 00:49:36,480 --> 00:49:39,560 You have to choose the freshest ribs. 509 00:49:39,800 --> 00:49:43,360 The fresh ones are bloody. 510 00:49:43,480 --> 00:49:44,400 Blood, okay. 511 00:49:44,480 --> 00:49:45,000 Yes 512 00:49:45,120 --> 00:49:47,240 You have to chop them about 2 inches thick. 513 00:49:47,720 --> 00:49:48,720 2 inches! 514 00:49:49,480 --> 00:49:50,480 2 inches! 515 00:49:50,560 --> 00:49:51,120 2 inches! 516 00:49:51,240 --> 00:49:52,240 Yes! 517 00:49:52,360 --> 00:49:52,560 Okay. 518 00:49:52,840 --> 00:49:55,400 All the ribs here are for making the soup. 519 00:49:56,240 --> 00:49:59,000 This is what you ate that day. 520 00:49:59,480 --> 00:50:01,280 These ribs are fresh. 521 00:50:01,560 --> 00:50:03,560 There are also traces of blood. 522 00:50:04,480 --> 00:50:06,360 And the meat must be tender 523 00:50:06,560 --> 00:50:07,560 See? Tender. 524 00:50:07,800 --> 00:50:08,800 Springy? 525 00:50:09,240 --> 00:50:11,480 Yes! Springy. 526 00:50:12,480 --> 00:50:13,480 We cook the soup first. 527 00:50:14,120 --> 00:50:15,600 Boil for at least 5 hours. 528 00:50:15,800 --> 00:50:16,400 5 hours. 529 00:50:16,480 --> 00:50:17,480 Yes. 530 00:50:18,360 --> 00:50:20,000 The soup will then be very sweet. 531 00:50:20,400 --> 00:50:21,000 Sweet. 532 00:50:21,240 --> 00:50:21,600 And fresh! 533 00:50:22,120 --> 00:50:22,480 Fresh. 534 00:50:22,680 --> 00:50:24,280 After which you must add pepper. 535 00:50:24,480 --> 00:50:24,680 Pepper. 536 00:50:24,720 --> 00:50:26,280 From Sarawak in Malaysia. 537 00:50:26,680 --> 00:50:27,680 Sarawak, Malaysia. 538 00:50:27,720 --> 00:50:28,456 It's the best. 539 00:50:28,480 --> 00:50:29,160 Sarawak? 540 00:50:29,360 --> 00:50:30,120 Yes. 541 00:50:30,360 --> 00:50:32,160 Singapore is very humid. 542 00:50:32,560 --> 00:50:37,720 The pepper will help to expel wind from your body. 543 00:50:38,360 --> 00:50:39,360 Okay. 544 00:50:39,800 --> 00:50:41,000 And also, garlic. 545 00:50:41,800 --> 00:50:43,720 We have to use old garlic. 546 00:50:44,000 --> 00:50:44,560 Old is good. 547 00:50:44,600 --> 00:50:45,800 Like you. 548 00:50:47,360 --> 00:50:48,400 Next is salt? 549 00:50:56,400 --> 00:50:58,360 After it's been boiled for 5 hours. 550 00:50:58,400 --> 00:51:00,480 We add another kind of pork rib inside. 551 00:51:01,280 --> 00:51:03,800 On low fire, we cook it for another 5 hours. 552 00:51:04,120 --> 00:51:05,776 Low heat, 5 hours. 553 00:51:05,800 --> 00:51:06,800 Yes, 5 hours. 554 00:51:09,240 --> 00:51:10,560 Ribs for eating. 555 00:51:12,480 --> 00:51:13,800 Cook for 45 minutes. 556 00:51:14,120 --> 00:51:14,720 45 minutes. 557 00:51:14,800 --> 00:51:15,800 Yes. 558 00:51:15,840 --> 00:51:19,720 After 45 minutes, the water comes to a boil. 559 00:51:20,400 --> 00:51:22,680 Turn down the heat. 560 00:51:25,360 --> 00:51:26,800 Cook it over low heat. 561 00:51:28,360 --> 00:51:29,456 Why do we call the dish Bak Kut Teh? 562 00:51:29,480 --> 00:51:32,560 It was customary to drink Chinese tea after eating pork ribs. 563 00:51:35,600 --> 00:51:36,600 Remember. 564 00:51:36,680 --> 00:51:39,560 When you pour the tea, you have to do it clockwise. 565 00:51:41,480 --> 00:51:42,600 Clockwise, like so. 566 00:51:43,160 --> 00:51:44,160 I see. 567 00:51:45,560 --> 00:51:46,120 That's it. 568 00:51:46,280 --> 00:51:47,280 Okay. 569 00:51:47,400 --> 00:51:47,800 Come. 570 00:51:48,360 --> 00:51:49,360 Try it. 571 00:51:49,400 --> 00:51:50,400 Thank you. 572 00:51:51,280 --> 00:51:52,360 Cheers. 573 00:51:53,120 --> 00:51:54,200 Blow on it before drinking. 574 00:51:54,680 --> 00:51:55,680 Blow. 575 00:51:56,240 --> 00:51:57,240 Blow. 576 00:51:57,480 --> 00:51:58,480 Drink. 577 00:52:01,000 --> 00:52:01,800 Delicious! 578 00:52:02,000 --> 00:52:03,000 Delicious. 579 00:52:03,280 --> 00:52:04,680 Delicious. 580 00:52:08,480 --> 00:52:08,680 Good? 581 00:52:09,000 --> 00:52:09,400 Good. 582 00:52:09,560 --> 00:52:10,240 Okay, come. 583 00:52:10,480 --> 00:52:12,400 Let's eat the pork ribs, and then drink the tea. 584 00:52:19,480 --> 00:52:20,600 Alright. 585 00:52:24,000 --> 00:52:25,096 Two more scoops? 586 00:52:25,120 --> 00:52:26,360 Yes, that's about right. 587 00:52:26,400 --> 00:52:27,280 Just a little more 588 00:52:27,360 --> 00:52:28,600 A little more? 589 00:52:28,680 --> 00:52:30,360 This much? 590 00:52:31,240 --> 00:52:32,240 Enough. 591 00:52:35,680 --> 00:52:37,160 Please go ahead. 592 00:52:43,560 --> 00:52:45,040 Perfect! 593 00:52:45,680 --> 00:52:47,160 Fantastic! 594 00:52:47,280 --> 00:52:48,456 How is it? 595 00:52:48,480 --> 00:52:50,360 My mouth is watering. 596 00:52:50,480 --> 00:52:52,120 Two more to go. 597 00:52:52,280 --> 00:52:52,977 Counting on you! 598 00:52:53,001 --> 00:52:54,680 You two are a fantastic team. 599 00:52:54,720 --> 00:52:56,160 Do you think so? 600 00:52:56,240 --> 00:52:58,800 Sometimes he doesn't even lift a finger. 601 00:52:59,720 --> 00:53:01,840 He's in a good mood today. 602 00:53:02,120 --> 00:53:04,480 Mom, that's because you are the best cook. 603 00:53:04,800 --> 00:53:05,800 You don't need my help. 604 00:53:06,240 --> 00:53:08,160 Oh thank you, but I need you. 605 00:53:08,360 --> 00:53:09,360 Of course, I need you. 606 00:53:09,560 --> 00:53:12,800 Tonight I can enjoy a nice home cooked meal! 607 00:53:17,160 --> 00:53:18,720 I'm done! 608 00:53:18,800 --> 00:53:20,600 Thank you for cooking! 609 00:53:20,680 --> 00:53:22,360 Thank you. 610 00:53:23,560 --> 00:53:25,160 I'm off to bed soon. 611 00:53:25,480 --> 00:53:27,360 Good night! 612 00:53:31,120 --> 00:53:32,536 He's very mature. 613 00:53:32,560 --> 00:53:34,456 Is that so? 614 00:53:34,480 --> 00:53:36,456 Are you two always like that? 615 00:53:36,480 --> 00:53:38,360 Like what? 616 00:53:38,400 --> 00:53:41,240 So frank and candid with one another? 617 00:53:43,360 --> 00:53:45,120 Not your typical Japanese? 618 00:53:45,360 --> 00:53:47,120 You could say that. 619 00:53:47,840 --> 00:53:53,280 I was always with my mother in the kitchen when she cooked. 620 00:53:53,720 --> 00:53:58,560 I used to cling to her apron. 621 00:54:00,360 --> 00:54:04,400 After she passed away, 622 00:54:04,480 --> 00:54:06,800 I couldn't fall asleep without her apron. 623 00:54:07,680 --> 00:54:12,160 It smelt of milk and flour and reminded me of her. 624 00:54:12,840 --> 00:54:17,360 And even though it was dirty, I wouldn't let anyone wash it. 625 00:54:18,680 --> 00:54:20,400 I treasured it. 626 00:54:20,480 --> 00:54:22,280 I still have it with me today. 627 00:54:25,680 --> 00:54:27,000 This is my favourite. 628 00:54:29,240 --> 00:54:30,480 Help yourself. 629 00:54:30,560 --> 00:54:32,456 Coconut flavour. 630 00:54:32,480 --> 00:54:34,560 It's delicious. 631 00:54:36,560 --> 00:54:39,600 Both of you do as I tell you. 632 00:54:41,400 --> 00:54:43,800 And for you, I have done my best. 633 00:54:44,480 --> 00:54:46,000 The rest depends on your luck. 634 00:54:46,280 --> 00:54:47,456 Please be nice to her, okay? 635 00:54:47,480 --> 00:54:48,480 Okay. 636 00:54:59,560 --> 00:55:00,160 Ma! 637 00:55:00,240 --> 00:55:00,720 You are all here. 638 00:55:00,800 --> 00:55:01,400 Come on in. 639 00:55:01,480 --> 00:55:02,480 Grandma! 640 00:55:02,560 --> 00:55:03,280 Come in! 641 00:55:03,400 --> 00:55:07,360 We brought ingredients to cook a delicious meal. 642 00:55:08,400 --> 00:55:11,000 Why bother to cook when you are so busy at the shop? 643 00:55:11,480 --> 00:55:13,000 We can eat out. 644 00:55:13,120 --> 00:55:14,400 It's alright. 645 00:55:15,840 --> 00:55:16,560 Who is this? 646 00:55:16,720 --> 00:55:17,720 One of your employees? 647 00:55:19,120 --> 00:55:20,600 What a handsome young man. 648 00:55:20,800 --> 00:55:22,800 You look just like a Korean idol. 649 00:55:23,680 --> 00:55:24,720 What's your name? 650 00:55:25,560 --> 00:55:27,680 Mom, his name is Masato. 651 00:55:28,480 --> 00:55:30,160 Ma … what? 652 00:55:31,560 --> 00:55:32,720 Mei Lian's son. 653 00:55:33,400 --> 00:55:34,800 Hello, Grandma. 654 00:55:42,360 --> 00:55:43,360 Mom! 655 00:55:44,480 --> 00:55:45,480 Mom! 656 00:56:09,280 --> 00:56:12,280 Mom, open the door! 657 00:56:14,000 --> 00:56:15,480 Come and meet your Grandson. 658 00:56:38,800 --> 00:56:39,800 Ridiculous! 659 00:56:40,240 --> 00:56:41,656 You want to marry that foreigner 660 00:56:41,680 --> 00:56:43,480 who comes to the shop every week? 661 00:56:44,240 --> 00:56:45,680 How well do you know him? 662 00:56:46,360 --> 00:56:49,240 He's so much older than you. 663 00:56:49,680 --> 00:56:51,240 For all you know, 664 00:56:51,280 --> 00:56:53,480 he already has a wife and kids in Japan. 665 00:56:53,800 --> 00:56:55,240 No, he doesn't. 666 00:56:55,480 --> 00:56:57,096 We've been together for a year and a half. 667 00:56:57,120 --> 00:56:58,280 A year and a half? 668 00:56:58,560 --> 00:57:00,560 And you're only telling me now? 669 00:57:01,400 --> 00:57:02,400 In your heart, 670 00:57:02,480 --> 00:57:05,280 is that man more important to you than your mother? 671 00:57:07,360 --> 00:57:08,360 I'm sorry, Mom. 672 00:57:08,480 --> 00:57:11,560 You two know why our family hates the Japanese. 673 00:57:14,160 --> 00:57:16,480 They killed your grandfather. 674 00:57:16,800 --> 00:57:18,480 And now you want to marry one of them? 675 00:57:18,600 --> 00:57:22,240 Mom, that happened so long ago! 676 00:57:22,800 --> 00:57:25,280 Isn't it good that Sis has found someone who loves her? 677 00:57:26,480 --> 00:57:29,560 Are you two ganging up on me? 678 00:58:12,280 --> 00:58:13,280 Sis. 679 00:58:14,360 --> 00:58:16,480 Are you really going to leave Kazuo? 680 00:58:19,120 --> 00:58:20,560 What choice do I have? 681 00:58:22,120 --> 00:58:23,400 You do have a choice. 682 00:58:24,560 --> 00:58:26,360 Just follow your heart. 683 00:58:28,400 --> 00:58:32,120 I can tell that Kazuo really cares for you. 684 00:58:33,560 --> 00:58:34,560 Marry him. 685 00:58:35,840 --> 00:58:40,120 But Mom said she would disown me. 686 00:58:40,680 --> 00:58:43,800 After a while, she will forgive you. 687 00:58:48,360 --> 00:58:50,120 You really think so? 688 00:58:54,480 --> 00:58:55,600 That's why she did it? 689 00:58:56,480 --> 00:58:57,680 Because of you? 690 00:59:00,120 --> 00:59:01,120 It was a mistake. 691 00:59:01,480 --> 00:59:04,040 I thought your grandmother was just trying to scare your mother. 692 00:59:04,560 --> 00:59:06,160 Then things got worse. 693 00:59:07,240 --> 00:59:10,240 Relatives started to talk behind her back. 694 00:59:12,560 --> 00:59:14,240 After she got married, 695 00:59:14,360 --> 00:59:16,160 Grandma stopped talking to her. 696 00:59:17,480 --> 00:59:18,480 Why is she so mean? 697 00:59:21,480 --> 00:59:22,480 Masato. 698 00:59:23,240 --> 00:59:25,800 I've taught you how to cook our family's pork rib soup. 699 00:59:26,360 --> 00:59:27,840 Can you promise me one thing? 700 00:59:30,600 --> 00:59:32,160 Just leave Grandma alone. 701 01:01:28,680 --> 01:01:31,720 I remember walking down New Bridge Road. 702 01:01:32,480 --> 01:01:35,280 And my father had gone ahead, 703 01:01:35,360 --> 01:01:37,560 and I was walking behind him, 704 01:01:38,000 --> 01:01:40,480 looking at all the people who are dead and dying. 705 01:01:40,560 --> 01:01:45,400 And the smell, you get the smell of dead, dying, rotten bodies 706 01:01:45,480 --> 01:01:47,240 and things like smoke, 707 01:01:47,280 --> 01:01:48,800 haze was still around. 708 01:01:50,560 --> 01:01:52,680 I came across a Chinese lady, 709 01:01:52,720 --> 01:01:55,600 she had a baby in her arms and the baby was crying. 710 01:01:55,680 --> 01:01:59,160 And I thought, oh, poor baby, it's hungry, 711 01:01:59,240 --> 01:02:01,360 I'll go and pick it up and take it. 712 01:02:01,600 --> 01:02:05,800 We had first aid posts all over the place by this time. 713 01:02:06,480 --> 01:02:08,360 I'll take the baby to them. 714 01:02:10,160 --> 01:02:14,800 Before I could get to her, a Japanese sentry came down, 715 01:02:14,840 --> 01:02:17,456 went to the woman, picked the baby up 716 01:02:17,480 --> 01:02:21,360 and I thought, oh, he's going to take the baby to the first aid. 717 01:02:21,800 --> 01:02:22,800 You know what he did? 718 01:02:23,000 --> 01:02:24,840 He threw the baby up in the air 719 01:02:25,000 --> 01:02:27,480 and let it fall on the point of his blade. 720 01:02:28,240 --> 01:02:30,360 And I could see the blood running down. 721 01:02:30,800 --> 01:02:32,360 I was horrified. 722 01:02:32,800 --> 01:02:35,120 I couldn't believe what I'd seen. 723 01:02:35,240 --> 01:02:38,216 I thought my mind was playing tricks, 724 01:02:38,240 --> 01:02:40,680 I thought it must be my imagination. 725 01:03:15,400 --> 01:03:17,000 When I first arrived in Takasaki, 726 01:03:17,560 --> 01:03:21,160 I was carrying so much pain and fear. 727 01:03:22,280 --> 01:03:25,360 But slowly, I was able to heal. 728 01:03:29,480 --> 01:03:35,120 The Goddess of Mercy earned the right to enter Nirvana 729 01:03:35,560 --> 01:03:40,480 but gave that up and remained on earth to ease human suffering. 730 01:03:56,680 --> 01:04:00,480 The Japanese believe that the Daruma doll can grant wishes. 731 01:04:04,480 --> 01:04:06,776 And when your wish is fulfilled, 732 01:04:06,800 --> 01:04:09,160 you dot the other eye. 733 01:04:24,680 --> 01:04:29,976 I learnt that when life's toils get too much, 734 01:04:30,000 --> 01:04:35,680 the beauty of nature is a good remedy. 735 01:04:45,000 --> 01:04:50,720 It soothes and shields us from life's ugly realities. 736 01:04:54,480 --> 01:04:58,480 Of course, we know that nothing lasts forever. 737 01:04:59,360 --> 01:05:04,280 Nature's frailty reminds us that life is delicate. 738 01:05:05,360 --> 01:05:06,800 Life is fleeting. 739 01:05:07,360 --> 01:05:14,480 We need to fight and protect what is precious. 740 01:05:17,000 --> 01:05:19,240 I took a bold step 741 01:05:19,360 --> 01:05:21,480 but I believe I made the right decision. 742 01:05:33,680 --> 01:05:36,360 Mom has always been strong willed. 743 01:05:36,680 --> 01:05:39,480 When Father died, she took care of the business. 744 01:05:40,000 --> 01:05:42,336 At that time, some customers said 745 01:05:42,360 --> 01:05:44,536 Without her Teochew husband, 746 01:05:44,560 --> 01:05:48,000 this Cantonese woman can't possibly make good pork rib soup. 747 01:05:48,480 --> 01:05:52,040 But she made it even better. 748 01:05:53,480 --> 01:05:55,360 Your mother must have been devastated. 749 01:05:56,680 --> 01:05:57,800 She wasn't just devastated. 750 01:05:58,160 --> 01:05:59,800 She was angry at the whole world. 751 01:06:00,480 --> 01:06:02,680 My sister died six months after falling ill. 752 01:06:03,480 --> 01:06:06,560 It's terrible for a parent to have to bury her child. 753 01:06:06,800 --> 01:06:08,840 She didn't even get to see Mei Lian one last time. 754 01:06:09,000 --> 01:06:10,240 Don't you think that's pitiful. 755 01:06:27,720 --> 01:06:29,480 Masato. 756 01:06:29,560 --> 01:06:30,600 I think you've had enough. 757 01:06:30,680 --> 01:06:33,480 Don't you think my grandmother is horrible? 758 01:06:33,800 --> 01:06:36,120 That Madam Lee … 759 01:06:41,120 --> 01:06:44,720 Why did my mother have to suffer? 760 01:06:50,560 --> 01:06:52,560 She didn't do anything bad. 761 01:07:01,480 --> 01:07:03,096 Give me another shot. 762 01:07:03,120 --> 01:07:04,800 You should stop. 763 01:07:04,840 --> 01:07:07,120 Another shot, please. 764 01:07:27,680 --> 01:07:30,600 How could you do that to your own daughter? 765 01:07:30,720 --> 01:07:32,320 I don't understand a word you're saying. 766 01:07:32,400 --> 01:07:33,800 You're being a nuisance. 767 01:07:33,840 --> 01:07:34,777 Leave! 768 01:07:34,801 --> 01:07:36,480 Wait, wait. 769 01:07:36,560 --> 01:07:39,240 Because of you, 770 01:07:39,280 --> 01:07:41,560 this is all I have left of her. 771 01:07:41,600 --> 01:07:43,600 Do you know what this is? 772 01:07:44,120 --> 01:07:46,120 Mom's journal. 773 01:07:46,360 --> 01:07:50,480 It is filled with sorrow. 774 01:07:52,800 --> 01:07:55,096 Did you enjoy torturing her? 775 01:07:55,120 --> 01:07:56,480 Just because Father was Japanese, 776 01:07:56,560 --> 01:07:58,360 it was his fault? 777 01:07:58,400 --> 01:08:00,360 Is that his fault? 778 01:08:00,400 --> 01:08:02,800 Doesn't matter where he's from, does it? 779 01:08:03,000 --> 01:08:04,680 Doesn't matter where he's from, does it? 780 01:08:04,720 --> 01:08:06,280 So what? Why am I here? 781 01:08:06,360 --> 01:08:07,480 Do I not exist to you? 782 01:08:07,560 --> 01:08:08,680 How dare you shout at me? 783 01:08:09,680 --> 01:08:10,657 What do you know? 784 01:08:10,681 --> 01:08:12,280 Because of you, 785 01:08:12,360 --> 01:08:15,480 my mother died in sorrow. 786 01:08:17,240 --> 01:08:20,040 I'm left with nothing. 787 01:08:21,480 --> 01:08:24,360 I'm left with nothing! 788 01:08:25,120 --> 01:08:28,000 They loved each other. 789 01:08:29,160 --> 01:08:32,160 See for yourself. 790 01:08:37,360 --> 01:08:38,360 Get lost! 791 01:09:09,720 --> 01:09:13,240 Miki: Did you get home safely last night? 792 01:09:54,600 --> 01:09:55,600 Hey. 793 01:09:56,160 --> 01:09:58,360 It's so late, what are you doing? 794 01:10:00,120 --> 01:10:01,120 This is for Grandma. 795 01:10:03,800 --> 01:10:05,280 She's so angry with you 796 01:10:05,360 --> 01:10:06,680 and you want to do this for her? 797 01:10:06,800 --> 01:10:07,800 She won't accept it. 798 01:10:08,000 --> 01:10:09,360 But I must try. 799 01:10:10,120 --> 01:10:11,840 It's also for my mother. 800 01:10:19,160 --> 01:10:20,160 Hey! 801 01:10:20,400 --> 01:10:22,120 Why are you putting chicken into the pot? 802 01:10:22,800 --> 01:10:26,360 I want to make a very special Ramen for Grandma. 803 01:10:27,800 --> 01:10:28,800 How is it special? 804 01:10:29,400 --> 01:10:31,240 Ramen mixed with Bak Kut Teh. 805 01:10:32,680 --> 01:10:34,360 Ramen Teh? 806 01:10:35,120 --> 01:10:36,120 Good idea! 807 01:10:36,720 --> 01:10:38,400 Maybe I can help you! 808 01:11:03,480 --> 01:11:03,977 Mr Keisuke. 809 01:11:04,001 --> 01:11:05,336 Welcome. 810 01:11:05,360 --> 01:11:06,560 What a nice restaurant. 811 01:11:06,600 --> 01:11:07,560 Shall we start? 812 01:11:07,600 --> 01:11:09,280 Okay! 813 01:11:15,360 --> 01:11:16,480 I prepared this for you. 814 01:11:16,560 --> 01:11:17,656 Thanks for your help. 815 01:11:17,680 --> 01:11:18,537 I know that you're busy. 816 01:11:18,561 --> 01:11:20,120 Not a problem at all. 817 01:11:20,160 --> 01:11:23,160 Oh yes, Mr Keisuke, I made a new one. 818 01:11:23,400 --> 01:11:24,160 Soup? 819 01:11:24,240 --> 01:11:25,800 Yes. 820 01:11:32,680 --> 01:11:34,360 What do you think? 821 01:11:34,480 --> 01:11:36,000 Very tasty! 822 01:11:36,040 --> 01:11:38,040 I'm relieved. 823 01:11:38,120 --> 01:11:41,456 For this broth, I think you should go with thin noodles. 824 01:11:41,480 --> 01:11:43,360 Straight, thin noodles. 825 01:11:43,400 --> 01:11:46,160 Should I add more water then? 826 01:11:46,240 --> 01:11:47,656 Besides the amount of water, 827 01:11:47,680 --> 01:11:50,560 you must also think about the type of flour we use, 828 01:11:50,600 --> 01:11:52,816 especially in Singapore's humid weather. 829 01:11:52,840 --> 01:11:54,680 I see. 830 01:12:20,680 --> 01:12:22,096 It's good. 831 01:12:22,120 --> 01:12:24,360 Glad to hear that. 832 01:14:02,800 --> 01:14:07,360 Mom, Masato wishes to apologise for the other night. 833 01:14:09,560 --> 01:14:11,720 He asked me to teach him how to make pork rib soup. 834 01:14:13,360 --> 01:14:16,776 He created a special Ramen dish for you 835 01:14:16,800 --> 01:14:18,480 and hopes you can forgive him. 836 01:16:01,480 --> 01:16:05,120 There is a void in my heart that I cannot fill. 837 01:16:06,280 --> 01:16:08,696 The past plays constantly in my mind. 838 01:16:08,720 --> 01:16:13,160 I dream of going back to the good old days. 839 01:16:14,240 --> 01:16:17,336 Mom and my little brother, 840 01:16:17,360 --> 01:16:20,720 I miss how we used to be. 841 01:16:29,480 --> 01:16:31,560 I am Masato. 842 01:16:32,800 --> 01:16:33,800 Very good. 843 01:16:35,560 --> 01:16:37,720 Can you teach me more Mandarin? 844 01:16:39,120 --> 01:16:40,120 Yes. 845 01:16:42,800 --> 01:16:44,480 I am crazy. 846 01:16:44,840 --> 01:16:47,360 I am crazy. 847 01:16:48,160 --> 01:16:49,600 … crazy? 848 01:16:50,400 --> 01:16:52,480 I am crazy. 849 01:16:53,800 --> 01:16:54,800 Hey, crazy. 850 01:16:55,360 --> 01:16:56,440 Someone is here to see you. 851 01:16:57,480 --> 01:16:58,800 I am crazy. 852 01:16:59,600 --> 01:17:01,480 I am crazy. 853 01:17:27,480 --> 01:17:30,840 I will teach you how to cook these dishes. 854 01:17:55,240 --> 01:17:56,456 Curry. 855 01:17:56,480 --> 01:17:58,480 Curry? 856 01:19:23,360 --> 01:19:24,480 Small pieces. 857 01:19:32,000 --> 01:19:33,000 That's correct. 858 01:19:50,480 --> 01:19:53,040 Same amount. 859 01:20:24,480 --> 01:20:25,480 Yes, yes! 860 01:20:27,480 --> 01:20:28,560 Stir it. 861 01:20:29,280 --> 01:20:31,280 Stir it? 862 01:20:45,680 --> 01:20:47,680 I see. 863 01:20:50,480 --> 01:20:52,480 Thank you, 864 01:20:59,480 --> 01:21:02,480 Thank you for the food. Let's eat. 865 01:21:12,480 --> 01:21:14,800 This taste… 866 01:21:19,680 --> 01:21:20,680 Let's eat 867 01:21:35,680 --> 01:21:38,160 Mom. 868 01:22:32,840 --> 01:22:34,240 I am sorry. 869 01:23:11,800 --> 01:23:13,336 Hi, table for two? 870 01:23:13,360 --> 01:23:14,680 This way please. 871 01:23:15,480 --> 01:23:17,480 Welcome. 872 01:23:58,720 --> 01:24:00,720 Let's eat. 873 01:24:27,800 --> 01:24:29,800 Tasty.