The Worst Episodes of Solitary Gourmet

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#1 - Episode 1
S11:E14/3/2026
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6.9/10(15 votes)
#2 - Beef Yakishabu and Pork Yakishabu of Usami, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture
S9:E58/6/2021
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#3 - Episode 2
S11:E24/10/2026
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#4 - Episode 4
S11:E44/24/2026
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7.1/10(16 votes)
#5 - Braised Kinmedai and Goro's Original Parfait of Ninomiya, Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture
S9:E27/16/2021
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7.1/10(15 votes)
#6 - Moussaka and Dolmades in Higashi-Azabu, Minato Ward, Tokyo
S9:E37/23/2021
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7.1/10(15 votes)
#7 - Eel Kabayaki Fried Rice with Spicy Oyster and Leeks of Shinmachi, Fuchu City, Tokyo
S9:E47/30/2021
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7.1/10(13 votes)
#8 - Salt Boiled Mutton and Lamb Zhajiangmian of Sugamo, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
S9:E119/17/2021
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7.2/10(17 votes)
#9 - Hirekatsu Meal and Seafood Cream Croquettes of Miyamaedaira, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
S9:E17/9/2021
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7.2/10(16 votes)
#10 - Stir Fry Lamb with Leeks and Spareribs of Okachimachi, Taito Ward, Tokyo
S6:E85/26/2017
Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) was visiting the jewelry district of Okachimachi. Takeuchi (Okada Koki), president of a jewelry and gem-processing store, asked Goro to handle the interior decoration of their first product exhibition at a department store. Goro admired Takeuchi's work philosophy of infusing their thoughts into their jewelry. After the meeting, Goro suddenly got hungry, and started searching for a shop. After a bit of searching, the character of "sheep" caught his eye. Fascinated by the shop's name, "Yangshang Ajibo," he believed his intuition and went inside the shop. The menu was full of the character for "sheep". He assembled his order, with much planning and thought. He ordered lamb meat stir-fry, lamb shumai, lamp soup, plus different condiment sauces, making up a superb "Lamb Meat Festival"...
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7.2/10(15 votes)
#11 - Meat and Eggplant Stir-Fried in Soy Sauce and Chicken Karaage of Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
S9:E68/13/2021
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7.3/10(24 votes)
#12 - A Cafe's Neapolitan Pasta in Kichijoji, Musashino City
S1:E72/15/2012
The lone merchant who says he can "eat anything," has had a sudden attack of indecision. His inability to decide on what and where to eat begins when he arrives in the casual, vibrant town of Kichijoji. This made him late for his meeting with a client - an owner of a jazz cafe. Afterwards, Inogashira-san finds himself back to his dilemma as he goes around town deciding where to eat. Finally, an odd feeling made him stop in front of a restaurant called "Kayashima." He steps inside and looks over the menu, only to get lost in the maze of varied dishes being offered...
Director:Tadaaki Hôrai
Writer:Yoshihiro Taguchi
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7.3/10(14 votes)
#13 - Roaster Yakiniku For One of Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture
S8:E511/1/2019
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7.3/10(14 votes)
#14 - Guizhou Home-style Twice-cooked Meat and Natto Hot Pot of Shin-Koiwa, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo
S9:E78/20/2021
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7.3/10(14 votes)
#15 - Omusubi and Sweetfish Shioyaki of Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
S9:E88/27/2021
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7.4/10(17 votes)
#16 - Korean-Style Tempura and Samgyetang Ramen of Ginza, Chuo Ward
S4:E27/16/2014
Goro goes to the vibrant district of Ginza. He is not on a business trip but to visit a friend of his and offer his support. This friend, Sasagawa Hitomi (Hirooka Yuriko) is holding an exhibit of her photographs she took from her travels in Vietnam. After the visit, he strolls around Ginza, and tries out some soothing sweets and tea at a Taiwanese cafe named "Santokudou". After further strolling, he decides to look for a place to have a "Ginza meal." However, he walked a tad too far, and ends up on the outskirts of Ginza and in what appears to be the district of Shinbashi. Nevertheless, an eatery named "Namiji-Tei", that offers Korean home-cooked meals catches his attention. However, it was narrow inside the small eatery and and is already packed with other customers, all sharing a big table. Since he prefers to dine alone, Goro plans to leave. But somehow, he gets persuaded by the eatery's Omoni (Shibata Rie) to stay and eat...
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7.4/10(17 votes)
#17 - Conveyor Belt Sushi of Taishido, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
S6:E55/5/2017
Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) was trying to enter a stained glass shop near Sangenjaya Station, when he noticed that store manager Aya (Yamashita Rio) was crying. Surprised at this unexpected scene, he hesitated to enter. After that, Goro heard the cause of Aya's tears. Later, her grandfather, Jiro (Wakabayashi Go) showed up and invited Goro to go fishing but... After leaving the shop, Goro got hungry and began looking for a shop at Suzuran Street. Here, he saw a conveyor belt sushi shop called "Daidokoya". Goro went inside, and immersed himself in the fun, revolving seafood carnival. Sushi of all shapes and toppings came into view in a little merry-go-round as Goro sat back and chose his meal. But a fierce battle is about to unfold... Later, bungling and cheerful fishing enthusiast, Hamazaki Densuke (Hamada Gaku) came in, lugging his fishing gear. He asked Goro what good food to order...
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7.4/10(16 votes)
#18 - Stir Fry Pork with Pickled Takana Mustard Greens and Beef Soup Soba of Takadanobaba, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
S6:E65/12/2017
When Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) got off at Takadanobaba Station, there was a sweet smell from somewhere. It was from a nearby melonpan specialty shop. Even though he was feeling hungry, he decided to go to his appointment first. He thought his meeting with karate instructor, Suzuki (Takahashi Tsutomu) will be over in a jiffy. However, Goro found himself waiting meekly as Suzuki finishes his intense training session with his students... After he left the dojo, it was already past 3 pm. Goro found himself in a predicament: he was starving but shops are closed at this time! Luckily, he spotted an open restaurant, specializing in Myanmar-Shan cuisine, "Nong Inlay". Inside, Goro was bug-eyed with surprise when he read the dishes listed in the "exotic zone" part of the menu. Nevertheless, there were other unknown dishes that caught his interest: fermented tea leaves salad, mouth-watering stir fry dishes, sticky rice dishes, delectable soup, etc...
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7.4/10(16 votes)
#19 - Zarzuela and Squid Ink Paella of Hatanodai, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo
S6:E96/9/2017
Inogashira (Matsushige Yutaka) who was at a shopping district in Hatanodai, entered a traditional cafe called "Attic" to check his email messages. He reads one from a Finnish friend who requested him to look into how a particular old bathhouse in Tokyo was reused for other business purposes. After having thoroughly enjoyed a good old "cream soda", he arrived at the bathhouse. The owner Todo (Kamio Yu) showed him around the place while Goro took pictures to send to his friend in Finland. While reviewing the photos on his digital camera, he chanced upon old pics of the time he spent in Paris. It also reminded him of Sayuki, who once confessed to him before... Then, Goro felt hungry. He saw a shop with the Spanish national flag in front. Its red signboard said "Spanish Diner, Ishii." Wile Goro was ushered in by the wife (Hitomi Sato), he got startled by loud popping sounds from the kitchen. He looked at the menu and was pleased to see that there are offers of half-sized dishes, too...
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7.4/10(16 votes)
#20 - Green and Red Mapo Tofu of Mikawashima, Arakawa Ward, Tokyo
S7:E55/4/2018
Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) is walking at a shopping street near Mikawashima Station. He looks at wares sold by the shops. He next meets with Sugiyama (Nakayama Shinobu), a soon to be shopowner of a sweets store. She wants Goro to come up with decors and accessories for her shop. Before Goro leaves, she gives him some kimchi and even directions on where to find the shop that sells it. Goro goes to the shop and buys more kimchi for himself. Then, he suddenly feels the pangs of hunger, and searches for a restaurant to eat within the area. He tries a Chinese shop called "Shinjitsuichiro" thatspecializes in mapo tofu. Inside, he finds it is run by a young chef (Okada Yoshinori). The shop also has many versions of mapo tofu and tea, with designated colors like, "white", "red", "black", etc...
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7.5/10(29 votes)
#21 - Dan Dan Noodles Without Soup of Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward
S1:E31/18/2012
Inogashira-san visits the bustling commercial town of Ikebukuro to meet with a client from a model room company, and to scout for a possible new office location. He also buys from his favorite store. He notices many Chinese restaurants that have sprouted in the streets, and decides to have Chinese food for his lunch. Later, a sign catches his eye and it reads, 'Chinese Home-Cooking Yan...'
Director:Tadaaki Hôrai
Writer:Yoshihiro Taguchi
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7.5/10(27 votes)
#22 - Grilled Garlic Porkloin of Saginomiya, Nakano Ward
S1:E62/8/2012
Inogashira-san is in Saginomiya, Nakano to see a client who owns a hair salon. After a bizarre meeting with her, he goes off to visit a long-time friend and confidante. But before that, he gets sidetracked by a store that sells confectioneries. Then, finally, he arrives at his friend's store but is taken aback by what he sees. Later on, he seeks for a place to satisfy his hunger. So he decides to partake on a heavy-duty pork meal at a tonkatsu shop called "Miyako-ya"...
Director:Kenji Mizoguchi
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7.5/10(19 votes)
#23 - Lamb Karahi and Laghman of Higashi-Nakano, Nakano Ward
S3:E58/7/2013
Goro arrives in Higashi-Nakano. He strolls around a shopping street with an old-Showa feel. Then, he goes to a small theater owned by a senpai of his, an indie filmmaker. Before their meeting, he is treated with a sweet-salty Sakura flavored gelato. Afterwards, his senpai asks him for help regarding a movie themed exhibit. However, Goro has a hard time ending his meeting as his senpai has a habit of talking endlessly when it comes to movies and theaters. Finally he extricates himself from it and he goes in search of a place to eat and chooses a restaurant with a Bohemian atmosphere. It's called "Caravan Sarai" serving Afghan and Pakistani cuisine of lamb-based dishes and kebabs.
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7.5/10(16 votes)
#24 - Chilled Dandan Noodles and Twice Cooked Pork of Myogadani, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo
S6:E116/23/2017
Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) was reluctant at first to take on a request from a client to accept a magazine interview on European interior design trends. In the end, he agreed and went to Myogadani in Bunkyo Ward to meet with editor Kawashima Hideki. The interview began right away at a cafe. However, he did not expect them to take his picture as well, so an awkward and stiff Goro had a difficult time posing for the camera... Afterwards, apart from feeling hot on a humid day, Goro also felt suddenly tired and hungry. He searched around downtown until he found "Houei" which serves Chinese cuisine. After he was greeted by clerk Hamada (Mizusawa Erena), Goro immediately ordered chilled dandan noodles which was perfect for the early summer heat. He also scanned the menu, and saw a number of unusual, unheard of items. After much pondering, he decided on twice cooked pork, chawanmushi, and steamed avocado to make up his one-man Chinese midday banquet...
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7.5/10(15 votes)
#25 - Bone-In Pork Ribs Galbi and a Cluster of Side Dishes of Seoul, South Korea
S7:E106/15/2018
It was Inogashira Goro's (Matsushige Yutaka) second day in Seoul, South Korea. On his way to his client's office, he spots and tries a food stall that sells tteok-bokki and Korean tempura. Afterwards, he attends a meeting with President Im (Sung Si Kyung), and his assistants, including Park Soo-Young (Park Jung-ah). Goro says his goodbye as his consultation ends, and is headed back home to Japan. However, he feels hungry, and looks around for a shop to eat. He decides to try a charcoal grill shop called "Jongjeom Sutbul Galbi". He was able to order by indicating that he'll be having what the other customers were eating. What he ordered was delicious pork galbi. What he didn't expect was it was accompanied by all sorts of banchan, or side dishes, as well as doenjang jjigae...
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