Original subtitles

♪

Twilight: As you've all probably noticed,

it's been quite some time since the map has sent us

on a mission of friendship.

Yeah, ever since Starlight messed with it

to go back in time and tried to change history.

Yes. Since then. But as part of her studies,

Starlight's been assisting me

and together we think we've come up with a spell

that will get it working again.

Woo-hoo! Oooh! Well done!

Now, without further ado...

[whoosh]

Everyone: Oooh!

Fluttershy and Twilight in Appleoosa!

NO! Me and Rainbow Dash in Las Pegasus!

NO! Rainbow Dash and Twilight in Yakyakistan!

NO! TWILIGHT AND TWILIGHT IN TWILIGHT'S CASTLE!? [gasp]

ME! ME! OH! ME!

AND RARITY! Oooooh I hope it's some faraway place

that nopony has gone before!

[laugh] Well. [chuckle] Maybe not TOO far away.

An adventure somewhere that has modern conveniences

would be preferable.

[gasp] CANTERLOT! [gasp] This is wonderful!

Perhaps there will be some social events

[gasp] I'll have to pack extra outfits!

What will I wear!

You know, some ponies get excited

about the silliest things.

♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪

♪ Aaaahhh

♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪

♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪

♪ Sharing kindness ♪ it's an easy feat

♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪

♪ To have my little pony

♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪

♪

♪

[sigh] Now then. As far as finding a friendship problem,

I suggest we start at the castle

Oh, Rarity, you don't find a friendship problem.

It finds you! We just need to go with the flow

and eventually KABLAM! We get friendship problem'd

right between the eyes!

Well, this is a team effort

so if you feel we should go with the flow,

then with the flow we shall go!

Where is the flow saying we should go?

You know Canterlot! What do you think we should do?

Oh! Take your pick! Culture, couture, cuisine!

[rumbling]

Oh my. Well, it sounds like your stomach

is saying we should flow towards some lunch?

I know JUST where to go!

Restaurant Row!

The absolute best place for fine dining

in all of Equestria.

Ooooooh, so many choices!

Where should we go? This one? That one? Those ones?

Any establishments that have this.

The three-hoof rating.

Um... whose hooves?

Why, Zesty Gourmand, the queen of cuisine.

When it comes to food, she is the ultimate authority

in Canterlot and thus all Equestria!

She judges a restaurant on cuisine, décor

and presentation. Without her approval,

a restaurant simply cannot survive.

What's so important about her approval?

Zesty grew up around fine dining

and everypony hangs on her every word

when it comes to cuisine.

WOW. Then the food here must be AMAZING!

Lead the way, partner! Wheeeeee! [giggle]

[gasp] Oh my. Such presentation!

♪ [classical music]

[chews] Oh. [chews] Ah, yes. Very nice.

[chews and gulps]

Ugh. Maybe I'm not in the mood for... whatever this is.

Can we try someplace else?

[chews] Ugh. Maybe one more stop?

[blech!] Nope.

Maybe instead of trusting somepony else's hooves,

I should pick the next place?

Ugh! Very well.

[sniffing]

[sniffing]

[gasp]

The Tasty Treat. It's very... rustic.

It looks like it hasn't even been rated!

Thank goodness! [giggle]

[door closes]

♪ [East Indian music]

Are we sure they're open?

[sniffs] Mmmm! It smells open!

[clatter]

Oh! Are you here for lunch?

Yes indeedy!

I'm Saffron Masala, the chef here at the Tasty Treat!

The most exotic cuisine in Canterlot.

Would you like to hear about the specials?

We're actually in a bit of a hu--

We have a curried oatcake--

And a grass sandwich that has been marinated overnight

in a mustard Dijon dressing.

How can we say no to that?

A-And for you?

Oh! Me? Oh, I'm fine. Thank you.

No rating.

[sigh] [Mumbling] Anyway they won't come.

Hiya! What's your name?

Coriander Cumin.

Are you a chef here, too?

My daughter cooks. I host.

Then why are you stacking chairs?

Without customers, I have no pony to host for. So, I stack.

Don't close up the restaurant around our guests!

What does it matter? When they leave,

nopony else will be coming in!

Well, your attitude isn't going to bring anyone in!

Can't you at least pretend to be positive?

[slurp] Sooooooo goooooood! [gobbles]

Father: You are doing enough pretending for the both of us.

Nopony here wants to try anything new.

I know when to throw in the towel!

Um. Pinkie, perhaps we should excuse ourselves.

[chews] Oh Rarity, try this!

[gulps] Oooh!

Maybe if you would listen to my ideas for once--

Oh yes, I did not move halfway across Equestria

for my daughter that I NEVER listen to!

Rarity. I think that friendship problem

just KABLAMMED us right between the eyes.

These two? Oh I don't know, darling.

The food IS excellent, but I'm not sure there's much

you and I can do to help them.

What would you have me do?

We can't even get Zesty Gourmand

to come to our restaurant!

She took one look at how empty it was

and said it wasn't even worth rating!

THAT'S IT!

YES! Uh, what's it?

The flow HAS led us here! THIS is our mission!

We are going to get you a Three Hoof rating

and save your restaurant! I can get Zesty Gourmand here.

[gasp] And I can pack this place with ponies!

Hmph! And how do you intend to do such a thing?

Just leave it to us!

Father, will you PLEASE stop packing things?

When the lovely pony comes back

and says she couldn't convince Zesty Gourmand

to come visit us, we will need to pack all this up.

I'm just getting a head start.

You really don't know Rarity.

I've done it!

See?

It took all of my charm and cajoling,

but I was able to convince Zesty Gourmand

to come and try the food!

What is the catch?

Ah, yes. Well, um, there IS a bit of a challenge.

The only time she can make herself available is tonight.

Pfft! Oh yeah, right.

Zesty rates a restaurant on cuisine, decor

AND presentation. And she has very specific tastes.

If she's coming tonight, there IS quite a bit of work

that needs to get done.

Like what?

Oh a tweak here, a tuck there.

Some slight modifications to the menu. [chuckle]

We just need the place to feel more cosmopolitan.

Father, after Rarity went to all of this trouble for us,

can't we at least try?

Why don't I stay behind with Coriander

to get the restaurant ready for Zesty's arrival.

You and Saffron can try and drum up some business.

One packed restaurant coming right up.

Coriander, I understand your trepidation.

But I promise you, we will get those hooves by making

this place feel just like all of the other restaurants

on Restaurant Row!

[sigh] I hope my father doesn't drive Rarity crazy.

It'll be fine. Rarity's going to make sure that

The Tasty Treat is the most unique and beautiful

restaurant in Canterlot!

Not like all those stuffy places on Restaurant Row!

♪ [upbeat Indian music]

♪ Here's what I know

♪ You must follow the trends; That's the key. ♪

♪ You must be what they want you to be ♪

♪

♪ Here's what I know

♪ The flavors so fancy and free ♪

♪ You just need to show

♪ Go on, be yourself, let them see! ♪

♪ It's gonna work

♪ I know it's gonna work

♪ It's gonna work out just fine; trust me. ♪

♪ It's gonna work

♪ I swear it's gonna work

♪ It's gonna work out just fine you'll see. ♪

♪

♪ You need to change

♪ But fear not, for I know what to do. ♪

♪ I know it feels strange

♪ We'll make sure that you're a hit too. ♪

♪ Being different is good

♪ Don't let what others do be your cue! ♪

♪ Just trust your heart, it will know what to do ♪

♪ I know it's gonna work

♪ It's gonna work out just fine trust me. ♪

♪ It's gonna work

♪ I swear it's gonna work

♪ It's gonna work out just fine you'll see. ♪

♪ Be unique!

♪ Just be the same!

♪ Trust your heart!

♪ We'll help you every step of the way! ♪

♪ Because we know what you need to do ♪

♪ and you should know it too.

♪ It's gonna work out just fine trust me. ♪

♪ It's gonna work

♪ I swear it's gonna work

♪ It's gonna work out just fine you'll see! ♪

♪

♪ [song ends]

[gasp] The day is almost over

and we haven't found anyponies! What will we do?

Try harder! FILLIES AND GENTLECOLTS!

Check out the super stupendous and amazing cuisine

of the Tasty Treat! GRAND RE-OPENING TONIGHT!

How many Hooves does it have?

No hooves yet, but hopefully soon!

Well, when it gets rated, let us know!

Ughh! Stupid hooves!

Oh, look at this, hon!

Oh, The Tasty Treat.

Do you think that's a restaurant, Sugar?

Yes! Yes it IS!

We came to Canterlot from Winnieapolis

to be adventurous!

But so far the food in all these hoity- toity places

tastes like somepony cooked up nuthin' with a side of nuthin!

Well, please, come try The Tasty Treat.

I think it's going to be exactly

what you're looking for!

[sigh] This is going to be exactly

what Zesty is looking for!

[door opens]

Father, we're ba-- [gasp]

Rarity. What did you do?

Welcome to The Tasty Treat.

You can eat here if you want. Or not. Who cares?

I know! Isn't it perfect? Zesty is sure to love it!

I thought we were trying to make this the most unique

and beautiful restaurant in Canterlot.

Not make it exactly like every other restaurant!

[chuckle] We want to help our friends

by getting them three hooves. That will only happen

if this IS like every other restaurant.

Father, what is this?

NOT THAT! ANYTHING BUT THAT!

This is what we must cook if we want to succeed here!

This isn't what I wanted!

I wanted Canterlot to like US for US!

Rarity, how could you ruin the restaurant!

Ah! [splutters] We've helped SAVE the restaurant!

Now where are the other guests?

How many other ponies are coming?

Just TWO? I thought you said you could pack a place

with ponies no matter what!

so I guess we both didn't know what we were talking about!

[knock at door]

[gasp] ZESTY GOURMAND! Everypony! Places!

Welcome to the Tasty Treat.

What can I get you this evening?

I hardly think it matters.

But by all means, try your best to impress.

Well, we'll both try the special this evening,

maybe with a little kick to it, eh?

Yeah, we've been craving some food with actual taste.

Saffron Masala! What are you doing?

I'm trying to save our reputations.

I've given it at least a little bit of flavor.

No, no, no, no! But that's not what Zesty wants!

What kind of food expert DOESN'T want flavor?

That's insane!

I'm taking this out there.

No! Zesty will hate it!

You are going to RUIN this for them!

No! I'm trying to fix it after YOU ruined it!

Nooooooooooo!

[splat]

I think we are done here.

Zesty! Please wait. Allow me to explain.

Rarity. When it comes to fashion, you are adequate.

But take some advice from a friend.

Keep your opinions out of restaurants.

Substandard food, laughable service and I would think

even YOU could recognize that the decor here

is trying desperately while desperately failing.

Recommending a disreputable place such as this

could do serious damage to your social standing.

You mean a place with food that actually tastes good?

Anypony can throw ingredients together

and create an obvious taste that uncultured ponies

like those two can register.

Hey!

But it takes a TRUE culinary artist

to create a subtle taste.

The barest hint of a sensation.

That's what I bring to Canterlot. That's art.

I'm so embarrassed.

I don't know that there are words to adequately express

how truly sorry we are.

The worst has happened. No use crying over spilled food now.

Here, this always cheered me up when I was younger.

[gasp] My spicy flat noodle soup! [slurps]

Mmm! Oh my, this is truly delightful.

This is the best thing you've made so far.

And I thought the food before was the best!

That's all I've ever wanted to do, Father.

Make food for the ponies of Canterlot

like the food we made together when I was younger.

It has been so long since we've cooked together. [laugh]

Remember how you used to hide the ingredients

you did not like.

[laugh]

You know what?

Who cares what some stuffy unicorn

thinks of the food here. It's exquisite.

That's true.

And you don't need three silly hooves in your window

to prove it.

That's double true!

You just need ponies in here to give it a chance.

Ponies that will tell everypony else in Canterlot

that the Tasty Treat is the best food in the city!

THAT'S TRUE TIMES THREE!

But without Zesty's approval, nopony will even try our food.

Oohoho, yes they will.

Pinkie! We ARE the perfect team for this;

we were just doing the wrong jobs.

I will go out and bring the crowd.

You stay here and make sure this place is every bit

as unique and rustic as it was the moment we walked in.

And what about us?

You two? You are going to cook. Make whatever you want.

And make a lot of it. I intend to bring a crowd!

♪ [upbeat Indian music]

Would the owner of one of the premier boutiques in Canterlot

put her stamp of approval on something

that wasn't fabulous?

♪

♪

Is everypony ready for the grand re-re-opening?

Before we open, my father and I just wanted to say thank you

We've both been so stressed about the restaurant

succeeding that we forgot what it was we loved about it

Cooking is something we used to love to do together.

No matter what happens next,

thank you for reminding us of that.

Oh you guys! GROUP HUG!

[grunt][laugh]

Now come on! We've got a party to throw!

Oooh! Wow! It smells really good!

Welcome to the Tasty Treat! Make yourselves comfortable!

Please, feel free to sample the food!

Zesty: What's this?

What is everypony doing here? This place has no hooves.

It is not in keeping with the level of cuisine

that I have set for Canterlot.

Nopony told you this place was acceptable.

Uh, Rarity and her friend said it was good. They told us.

They told you? And who are they to tell you anything?

Rarity can tell you what hats to wear with which skirts.

Her friend can tell you how to maintain a tragic look

for a frizzy mane.

They can't tell you what food you can eat.

No, we can't. And neither can you.

Nopony has the right to tell these ponies what to think.

Zesty, you have very specific--

Yes and very strange opinions about food.

And that's your right.

But just because you like your food a certain way,

there is no reason to tell these ponies

that they need to do the same.

Rarity is right!

I for one think the food here is delicious.

I own the Smoked Oat on Restaurant Row!

I hate the food we make!

From now on, it's all smoked, basted and grilled!

This food is an inspiration! I own the Bake Shop!

I'm going to bake my mother's Bundt cake

the way she made it! Full of flavor!

Yes! Yeah!

Zesty, are you sure you wouldn't like to try the food?

Ignoring a unique and fresh establishment such as this

could do serious damage to your social standing.

[huffs]

[slam]

[cheers]

Thank you so much!

You are both truly amazing.

♪

Nothing can stop the dynamic duo of Pinkie and Rarity!

[happy chattering]