K-Drama Review: “The Witch’s Diner” Tastefully Depicts That We Always Choose Our Path In Life

the witch's diner

The Witch’s Diner powerfully gave a message that we all have the freedom and decision to choose the things we want in life.

The drama triumphantly conveyed that each people in this world has that one wish that they want to happen, may it be for their happiness or the happiness of the people around them.

  • Main Cast: Song Ji Hyo | Nam Ji Hyun | Chae Jeong Hyeop
  • Supporting Cast: Yoon Da Young | Son Kwang Eop | Ha Do Gwon | Baek Sung Chul | Han So Eun | So Hee Jung | Shin Joo Hyup
  • Streaming Site: Viu
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  • K-Dramas of Similar Vibe: Hotel De Luna | Doom at Your Service

Sammmeh_ watched The Witch’s Diner on Viu


The Witch’s Diner Quick Plot Recap

It all starts when Jin (Nam Ji Hyun) absorbed all the bad luck in this world. On the day she lost her job, her boyfriend for seven years broke up with her, and her mother got scammed after purchasing a restaurant that costs all the money they have.

One day a woman who claims she is a witch offers that she can grant one wish that she wants. Since Jin is frustrated and angry at the downpour of misfortunes she has, she wishes to get revenge on the woman that scammed her mother. However, she needs to pay the price that the witch wants.

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When the woman that she wanted to have revenge on died, she can’t believe that it happened. To pay the price, she works for Hee-Ra (the witch), in “The Witch’s Diner” and serves customers who hope for their wishes to be granted.

While working, she met again Gil-Yong (Chae Jong Hyeop). Jin and Gil-Yong, first met when Jin bought a drink at a convenience store where Gil-Yong works. This is the same day when her boyfriend broke up with her.

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In “The Witch’s Diner,” Gil-Yong yearns to be by Jin’s side for a long time. Hee-Ra prepared a tomato soup that he needs to eat for his wish to come true.

Gil-Yong also needs to work for Hee-Ra, as the price for his wish. While working at the witch’s diner, Gil-Yong and Jin encounter people who desperately want their wishes to come true and learn life lessons along the way.


The Witch’s Diner Peak Points

Teary and Heartwarming Stories of the Restaurant’s Customers

If you want to get out of the romantic-comedy vibes, then you should consider watching The Witch’s Diner.

It sets the mood where the reality of life is seen. Different stories and wishes of the customers make viewers’ hearts flutter and warm at the same time.

Aside from the tasty food that Hee-ra would prepare, the most anticipating part whenever a customer dines is the wish that they would request and the price that they need to pay.

These different customers wish to attain their happiness and the happiness of their loved ones. Some of the customers wish to have a good job, others hope for a lover to come back and for someone’s happiness.

the witch's diner

the witch's diner

the witch's diner

Tasty Food That Would Make Your Tummies Growl

In the drama, there are lots of food that you may want to try. Whenever the customers are eating, you can feel that the food is very tasty and made it impossible to stop eating.

While they eat, Hee-ra always reminds them that they should think the wish that they want. 

Different food is served such as steak, tomato soup, noodles, and even chocolates.

Life Lessons That You Should Consider

In every story of the customers, there are lots of life lessons that are served. Some of them desperately want to help their family and are willing to pay whatever the price is, even if the price put them at risk.

However, Hee-ra always points out that her customers have the chance to choose and decide if they would accept the needed price. She also says that people sometimes need to choose between two things.

That’s why every decision in life should be carefully thought about because there are consequences that lie ahead.


The Witch’s Diner Series Musings

First of all, I can assure you that this drama is worth watching. Even though it runs only eight episodes, the series is packed with a hefty amount of life lessons.

I usually love romantic-comedy dramas, however, this drama makes me excited per episode. There are no dull scenes, and most of the time I am teary-eyed.

I also appreciate my life more and it reminded me that we all have the liberty to choose our path in life. Some of us may want to succeed in life, meet our true love, give back to our parents, and even make the people around us happy.

I didn’t spoil any scenes in the drama so that you’ll also have the urge to watch it. Especially the story of Hee-ra that you may want to know.

I can just say that she’s just like a normal lady, who badly wants her wish to be granted.

You can also anticipate engaging moments for Jin and Gil-Yong along with the paths they decided to take.

the witch's diner

the witch's diner

All in all, I love the characters, the plot, the food, and especially the lessons.

How about you, what is that one wish that you want to be granted?

Come and dine in The Witch’s Diner! International fans can watch it on Viu!


Photos: TVING

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