Is the TV show The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we track where to watch shows so you don’t have to. The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023) follows two inseparable friends who move to Kyoto to chase their dreams of becoming maiko, only to find themselves following different passions while sharing the same okiya roof — a gentle, food‑filled coming‑of‑age story steeped in kimono, ochaya life and comforting kaiseki meals. A Netflix original, this article looks at its availability on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and AppleTV+ and explains where you can stream the series right now. As of publication, the show hasn’t won major international awards, but it’s been praised for its warm portrayal of maiko life and its mouthwatering kitchen scenes.

Synopsis

Two lifelong friends uproot their lives for Kyoto, determined to train as maiko. Under one roof, they begin side by side but soon drift into different directions: one embraces the strict world of tradition and discipline, while the other pursues an unexpected passion that pulls her away from their shared dream.

Release date

2023

Seasons / Episodes

1s / 9ep

Total duration

6h 27min

Rating

Country

Japon

Genre(s)

Comédie, Drame

Creator(s)

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Cast

Nana Mori Natsuki Deguchi Aju Makita Keiko Matsuzaka Ai Hashimoto Mayu Matsuoka Takako Tokiwa