Late Night Restaurant (South Korean TV series)

Late Night Restaurant (Korean: 심야식당; RR: Simyashikdang) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS from July 4 to September 5, 2015. The series consists of 20 episodes and was directed by Hwang In-Roe. It is an adaptation of the Japanese manga series Shinya Shokudo, created by Yaro Abe and first published in 2006.

Promotional image for the drama Late Night Restaurant — Promotional poster for the 2015 series Late Night Restaurant.

Premise

The series centers on a small restaurant that operates only between the hours of midnight and 7:00 AM. The establishment is run by a mysterious owner and chef, known simply as the "Master," who prepares any dish requested by his customers, provided he has the necessary ingredients on hand.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast, with Kim Seung-Woo starring as the Master. Other primary cast members include:

Choi Jae-Sung as Ryoo
Nam Tae-Hyun as Min-Woo
Jeong Han-Heon as Mr. Kim
Joo Won-Sung as Dolpali
Park Jun-Myun as Ddoongnyeo
Ban Min-Jung as Janchigooksoo
Son Hwa-Ryeong as Yeolmoogooksoo
Jang Hee-Jung as Bibimgooksoo
Kang Seo-Yeon as Cherry
Son Sang-Kyung as Deongchi

Kim Seung-Woo as the Master — Kim Seung-Woo portrays the Master.

Scene from the drama — A scene from the series.

Production

The series is based on the manga Shinya Shokudo by Yaro Abe. It is part of a broader franchise that includes several Japanese drama adaptations (2009, 2011, 2014) and feature films (2015, 2016).