The BEST episodes of Solitary Gourmet

#1 - South Indian Set Meal and Garlic Cheese Dosa of Ochanomizu, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2019

Goro Inokashira (Yutaka Matsushige) requests the customer to repair the broken violin by visiting a violin shop in Shimokura (Kondo Park) in Ochanomizu in response to a customer's request to "repair broken violins for interior decoration." However, it looks like food with a horsetail used for strings in the workshop. Goro was hungry because of that, but he is looking for a shop in an alley with no sense of land, but is preparing everything. When you pass through such a middle alley, you will be attracted by the sign of “South Indian cuisine” and the sound of “Set meals and snacks” on the menu…

#2 - Tongue Steak and Meat Patra of Takaido, Suginami Ward, Tokyo

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2019

Goro Inokashira (Yutaka Matsushige) came to Takaido in a business talk with Madoka Sawamura (Moone Kamishiroishi), who hosts a marriage hunting party. Sawamura decides to make a decision on the product with a cute smile and starts bargaining. With a spear that Goro bitterly smiles. On his way to the station, Goro encounters a Western-style restaurant that looks like an office building. However, there is no menu on the table, and the signboard is only a cow mark. Hungry for the delicious food in the restaurant I looked into at once and went inside quickly.

#3 - Cabbage Rolls Set Meal at a Ginza Bar in Hibiya, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2019

Goro Inokashira (Yutaka Matsushige) was at a bar in Ginza, where he met a negotiation company, Nomoral Theatrical Company, Suzaku Mushakoji (Goro Kishitani). In a suspicious manner, strange expressions and troublesome exchanges continue. Goro, who is hungry with a strange mind, finds a sign for the lunch hall in an alley in Ginza. I decided to go into the store and tried to order the pork soy, but the mother of the store (Mr. Shigeru Muroi) told me a shocking word that there was only a roll cabbage set meal and I was shocked by the choices ...

#4 - Meat Soup Udon of Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture, and Castella Pancakes of Hibarigaoka, Nishitokyo

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2019

After finishing work, Goro Inokashira (Toyo Matsushige) was left behind in a residential area in Niiza City and was at a loss. Somehow I found a udon shop with an old-fashioned-style store, and when I went inside, my mother and Ikeya nobue stepped on the udon powerfully. Goro who enjoyed udon goes to Hibarigaoka housing complex where the next business partner, Ishii (Hiroki Ando) waits. When he was about to return after finishing the business talk, a sweet smell drifted from behind the door and his hungry gut quickly diminished and went into the store to find the source of the smell.

#5 - One person roaster yakiniku in Fujioka city, Gunma prefecture

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2019

Goro Inokashira (Yutaka Matsushige) gets off at Gunma Fujioka Station in a business talk with hotel manager Yumiko Saito (MEGUMI). The hotel we headed for is a building that integrates the bowling alley with the inside and outside. After meeting, Hungry Goro looks for a shop from a taxi, but cannot find it. I found a shop with a Chinese name by obsession. Once inside, a clerk Shimizu (Akira Ohashi) is guided to a barbecue counter alone. As the roasted roasted meat has been growing for a long time, he knows the pork is full and decides to “attack the pig”.

#6 - Roast Pork Salad and Jim Jum of Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2019

Goro Inokashira (Matsushige Yutaka) meets with event company President Narumi (Kyoji Aozora) to go to Lightning 5656 Hall in Asakusa. However, the phone call of President Narumi is not stopped and the story does not proceed at all. Goro, who was confused but finished the meeting somehow. When I wander around to eat something in Asakusa, I discover a Yakiniku Yokocho with a deep atmosphere. However, all the stores are hard to abandon. Before Goro, who is hard to decide, he discovers a Thai restaurant full of exotic atmosphere floating from the scenery of Asakusa.

#7 - German Smoked Mackerel and Spare Ribs of Yuigahama, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2019

Goro Inogashira (Matsushige Yutaka) heads to a business negotiation with a hamburger shop owner at Yuigahama, a longtime acquaintance with Shinji Nakamura (Papaya Suzuki). The atmosphere of Nakamura who changed jobs has changed completely. Goro is hungry after negotiations and is in seafood mode. However, there are only cafes around. At last I found a German home restaurant, but it was not popular. The moment I tried to leave the restaurant, my mom (Rino Katase) came and was guided to my seat, but she was intimidated by the unique force.

#8 - Okaku and Horumon Soba of Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2019

Goro Inokashira (Toyo Matsushige) goes to Tottori for work. After enjoying the ramen recommended by the city hall recommended by Kenichi Yoshikawa (Toshiya Toyama), attend a party for imported goods. Goto of Shimoto can not refuse the wine served and commits a certain blunder. The next day, I will change my schedule and eat lunch before returning, but all the stores are preparing. After walking for more than 10 minutes, a teppanyaki restaurant run by a mother (Eri Watanabe) and a daughter (Shuko Ito), off the downtown area, appeared.

#9 - Amberjack Teriyaki and Cream Croquettes of Gotokuji, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2019

Goro Inokashira (Matsushige Yutaka) heads to Gotokuji Temple where his business partner, Yoshio Uchida, is waiting. Handing over the requested desk catalog, Uchida instigated Goro, saying, "I heard he was a terrible spear." Goro, who is tired after a difficult business negotiation with Uchida, decides to eat early dinner at Gotokuji and return home. While walking along the Yamashita shopping street, I found a climbing restaurant. I'm worried about the blackboard on which fish and Western food menus are written, and whether the restaurant is Japanese or Western and "unreadable", but at the entrance there is a "CLOSED" tag.

#10 - Chinese Kamameshi and Shrimp Wonton Noodles of Yokohama Chinatown, Kanagawa Prefecture

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2019

Goro Inokashira (Yutaka Matsushige), who finished his computer work while chewing on a meatball in a park in Yokohama Chinatown, returned to the next business partner fortune-teller, One (Tomohito Yashima). It should be a consultation on the interior of the living room at home, but the story goes in an unexpected direction and gets confused. Goro manages the negotiations and walks down Chinatown to satisfy her hunger. However, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, Beijing… The shop cannot be decided by the number of variations. At that time, “Kamahan” accidentally jumps into my eyes. Goro worried about "Kamameshi in China !?"

#11 - Jingisukan for One of Musashi-Kosugi, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/2019

Goro Inokashira (Yutaka Matsushige) came to Misaki Murai (Maki Mizuno), who had just moved into a tower apartment in Musashikosugi, for a business talk about the interior of the living room. However, Goro was troubled by indecision, and the story did not progress at all. After the negotiations, dinner is over. Goro was hungry and felt like a izakaya, but went into the store to be sucked in by the power word Genghis Khan and the smell drifting from the vents. There is a new way of enjoying Genghis Khan ...

#12 - Katsudon and Hiyashi Mapo Noodles of Minowa, Taito Ward, Tokyo

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2019

Goro Inokashira (Yutaka Matsushige) asks Shogo Hirose (Yosuke Asari), who runs a crystal art store in Minowa, for the cooperation of the event. Hirose is pleased to receive it, but instead he asks an unreasonable request. Goro has to pay a big price ... but he is still hungry. After searching for a lot of shops, he discovers a set meal shop. I was invited to the restaurant, saying, "Please use the best oil and the best oil! Loin tonkatsu set meal." When you entered the restaurant, there were menus that mislead Western food and Goro into Chinese food.

#13 - Hirekatsu Gozen and Seafood Cream Croquette in Miyamaedaira, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2021

#14 - Braised Kinmedai and Gogo's Original Parfait of Ninomiya, Naka-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2021

#15 - Moussaka and Dolmades in Higashi-Azabu, Minato, Tokyo

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2021

#16 - Eel Kabayaki Fried Rice with Spicy Oyster and Leeks of Shinmachi, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2021

#17 - Beef and Pork Shabu-shabu from Usami, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2021

#18 - Green and Red Mapo Tofu of Mikawashima, Arakawa Ward, Tokyo

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2018

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...

#19 - Zarzuela and Squid Ink Paella of Hatanodai, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2017

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. Soon, Goro indulged himself in a one-man fiesta of Spanish cuisine: zarzuela, squid ink paella, albondigas, huevos revueltos, etc...

#20 - Aji Fry Set Meal of Kanaya, Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/17/2017

Inogashira Goro arrived in the seaside town of Kanaya, Futtsu in Chiba Prefecture via Hama-Kanaya Station. He met with Kurokawa (Ishii Masanori) executive managing director of a well-established onsen ryokan called "Kajiya Ryokan". Kurokawa thought to start offering coffee service in the ryokan lobby for foreign guests which have increased recently. Goro happily presented samples of European made coffee cups. After the meeting, Goro felt hunger pangs and decided to try out a nearby shop called "Hamabe", enticed by its offer of "fishermen's meals". Inside, regular customer Matsuda (Satoh Gajiro) told Goro that the shop's proprietress (Matsumoto Akiko) is a great cook and that the food is delicious. So Goro, with high expectations, ordered a set meal that included Aji Fry, pickles, seaweed miso soup, meat and potato stew, sangayaki...

#21 - Chilled Dandan Noodles and Twice Cooked Pork of Myogadani, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/24/2017

Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutake) 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...

#22 - Deep Fried Corn and Beef Rice of Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/1/2017

Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutake) arrived at Gotanda Station, to meet with his last client for the day, Watanabe Masayoshi (Hasegawa Tomoharu), the president of a certain packing company. However, as soon as Watanabe saw him, he pulled Goro behind some crates to hide him from his mother. Goro was confused and bewildered... After the meeting, Goro stopped for a moment to watch the flow of Meguro River. He suddenly felt hungry and looked for a shop. He saw a signboard that said, "Fureai Eat and Drink Shop Area". It was located inside a building full of snack bars and pubs. Being a non-drinker, Goro at first, hesitated but when he saw the sign, "Shokudou Todaka", he decided to give it a shot. Inside, the master of the shop (Tsuyoshi Muro) asked him to choose a drink which comes with a side nibble. Disappointed, Goro felt uneasy since it seemed it was mainly a pub. But he looked at the menu, and realized that there were Beef Rice and miso soup available, too. Besides, many of the side items like Octopus and Cucumber with Salted Kelp, Deep-Fried Corn, Rockfish-Eggplant Roll, Deep-Fried Sesame Tofu-Tomato Dashi, and Uni On The Nitamago etc. sound curiously tantalizing and promising...

#23 - Shoulder Rosukatsu Set Meal of Honcho, Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2018

Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) got off at Ageo Station in Saitama. He is looking forward to eating tonkatsu since he missed a chance to eat one the day before due to work commitment. But he has to attend a meeting with a client first. The client, married couple Arai (Kino Hana, Yamagami Kenji) who runs a kimono shop, is said to be the troublesome type. Goro is about to find out why they are called that way... After the meeting, Goro searches for a shop that sells tonkatsu that he has been pining for. He finds it in an eatery called "Kiseki Shokudo". Inside, he is welcomed by the proprietress (Tabata Tomoko). Goro marvels at the menu of pork katsu and steak, set meals, and their fair prices. "It's kiseki (miracle)!" But most of all, he is astounded by the huge size of the meat cuts!

#24 - One-Person Buffet of Kondo, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2018

Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) was in Setagaya waiting at a tennis court for a client (Owada Baku) to finish playing a match with friends. Much to his chagrin, Goro who is not much into ball-based sports, obliged the client's request to practice swinging the racket... After their meeting, Goro managed to follow a somewhat vaguely drawn map towards Kyodo station. He felt hungry after experiencing relief from reaching the endpoint of the map. However, he was at a residential area with no shop within sight. By chance, he saw a sign outside a usual looking detached house. It read "Macina Mecina", a shop that offers buffet meals. Out of his "hunger's curiosity", he entered and got ushered in by the proprietress (Ishino Yoko). Goro began to enjoy the real pleasure of a buffet feast, determined to go over and taste each and every dish...

#25 - Queso Fundido and Pipian Verde of Minami-Azabu, Minato Ward, Tokyo

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2018

Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) was in Minato Ward to visit an international school center where many foreign children were playing. Client Yamamoto Catherine (Toyota Ellie) wants Goro's services in looking for antique toys as gifts for the kids from their home countries. When the topic of lunch was brought up, Goro heard the word "lasagna". It made Goro hungry so he immediately set out to look for an eatery. But Goro was picturing something Western in mind, so a basement Mexican restaurant, "Salsita" caught his eye. The menu was literally foreign and strange to him but he decided to try it anyway. He was welcomed by a staff (Watabe Gota). Goro tried to visualize the dishes described in the menu but couldn't imagine them at all. But he left it to luck, and went for the items he never tried before: sopes, Yucatan style chicken-lime soup, zucchini pudding, queso fundido, pipian verde...