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The Worst Episodes of Solitary Gourmet

Every episode of Solitary Gourmet ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Solitary Gourmet!

Centered around typical Japanese food, a solitary salesman travelling through the country for business purposes, eats at its various establishments and experiences the various delicacies...
Genre:Drama
Network:TV Tokyo

Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Solitary Gourmet". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/4/2024. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
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    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2024

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  • Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2024

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  • Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2024

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  • Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2024

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  • Episode 5
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    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2024

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  • Episode 6
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    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2024

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  • Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 11 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2024

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  • Episode 8
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    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2024

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  • Episode 9
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    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2024

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  • Episode 10
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    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2024

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  • Episode 11
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    #11 - Episode 11

    Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2024

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  • A Cafe's Neapolitan Pasta in Kichijoji, Musashino City
    7.2/1017 votes
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    #12 - A Cafe's Neapolitan Pasta in Kichijoji, Musashino City

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/2012

    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 Horai

    Writer: Yoshihiro Taguchi

  • Stir Fry Lamb with Leeks and Spareribs of Okachimachi, Taito Ward, Tokyo
    7.2/1011 votes
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    #13 - Stir Fry Lamb with Leeks and Spareribs of Okachimachi, Taito Ward, Tokyo

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 5/26/2017

    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"...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Beef Yakishabu and Pork Yakishabu of Usami, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture
    7.3/1010 votes
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    #14 - Beef Yakishabu and Pork Yakishabu of Usami, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 8/6/2021

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    Director: N/A

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  • Salt Boiled Mutton and Lamb Zhajiangmian of Sugamo, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
    7.3/1010 votes
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    #15 - Salt Boiled Mutton and Lamb Zhajiangmian of Sugamo, Toshima Ward, Tokyo

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 9/17/2021

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Korean-Style Tempura and Samgyetang Ramen of Ginza, Chuo Ward
    7.4/1013 votes
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    #16 - Korean-Style Tempura and Samgyetang Ramen of Ginza, Chuo Ward

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/16/2014

    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...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Conveyor Belt Sushi of Taishido, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
    7.4/1013 votes
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    #17 - Conveyor Belt Sushi of Taishido, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stir Fry Pork with Pickled Takana Mustard Greens and Beef Soup Soba of Takadanobaba, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
    7.4/1011 votes
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    #18 - Stir Fry Pork with Pickled Takana Mustard Greens and Beef Soup Soba of Takadanobaba, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2017

    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...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Roaster Yakiniku For One of Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture
    7.4/109 votes
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    #19 - Roaster Yakiniku For One of Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2019

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lamb Karahi and Laghman of Higashi-Nakano, Nakano Ward
    7.5/1014 votes
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    #20 - Lamb Karahi and Laghman of Higashi-Nakano, Nakano Ward

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sara Udon and Spring Rolls of Dogenzaka, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
    7.5/1012 votes
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    #21 - Sara Udon and Spring Rolls of Dogenzaka, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 5/19/2017

    Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) who visited a club in Shibuya for business negotiations, is bewildered by the unfamiliar atmosphere of blaring loud music, mirror balls and dancing lights. Meeting with the club manager Saejima (Kubozuka Shunsuke), while surrounded by his staff members, Goro found it difficult to negotiate since they were all speaking in modern slang that only young people could understand. Feeling out of touch with today's youth, a frustrated Goro became hungry afterwards, and began searching for a shop. However, he had a hard time finding a place that piqued his interest, that is, until he found a Chinese restaurant called "Nagasaki Hanten" in a small alley in Dogenzaka. The shop's appearance reminded him of the old Shibuya. Plus, looking at the shop's display of gyoza and spring rolls, Goro felt he had found the right shop...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zarzuela and Squid Ink Paella of Hatanodai, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo
    7.5/1011 votes
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    #22 - Zarzuela and Squid Ink Paella of Hatanodai, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2017

    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...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Deep Fried Corn and Beef Rice of Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo
    7.5/1011 votes
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    #23 - Deep Fried Corn and Beef Rice of Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 6/30/2017

    Inogashira Goro (Matsushige Yutaka) 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...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Braised Kinmedai and Goro's Original Parfait of Ninomiya, Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture
    7.5/1011 votes
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    #24 - Braised Kinmedai and Goro's Original Parfait of Ninomiya, Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 7/16/2021

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Boiled Fish Set of Komagome, Toshima Ward
    7.6/1020 votes
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    #25 - Boiled Fish Set of Komagome, Toshima Ward

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2012

    Inogashira-san travels to Komagome as requested by an old-time customer of his, a gallery owner. Having finished early with his appointment, he decides to have an early supper. He looks around in an unfamiliar neighborhood and even gets distracted by a group of old men playing shogi. Finally, he stops before "Washoku-tei," a home-cooked style restaurant that serves set meals...

    Director: Kenji Mizoguchi

    Writer: Yoshihiro Taguchi