Tampopo is currently streaming on HBO Max

Tampopo (1985)114 minComedyRating 68/100

Culinary art and comedy blend together as a trucker helps a fledgling noodle shop owner craft the ultimate ramen recipe. Amidst their journey, quirky vignettes celebrate emotional ties shared with food that transform a simple meal into a life experience.

Cast: Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Ken Watanabe, Koji Yakusho, Rikiya Yasuoka, Kinzō Sakura, Hyōe Enoki

Director: Jūzō Itami