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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 of Japanese cuisine.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S11:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

    S11:E2

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  3. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

    S11:E3

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  4. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

    S11:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #5 - Episode 5

    S11:E5

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  6. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #6 - Episode 6

    S11:E6

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  7. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

    S11:E7

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  8. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #8 - Episode 8

    S11:E8

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  9. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 9 - Episode 9
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    #9 - Episode 9

    S11:E9

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  10. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 10 - Episode 10
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    #10 - Episode 10

    S11:E10

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  11. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 11 - Episode 11
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    #11 - Episode 11

    S11:E11

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  12. Solitary Gourmet Season 11 Episode 12 - Episode 12
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    #12 - Episode 12

    S11:E12

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  13. Solitary Gourmet Season 6 Episode 8 - Stir Fry Lamb with Leeks and Spareribs of Okachimachi, Taito Ward, Tokyo
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Stir Fry Lamb with Leeks and Spareribs of Okachimachi, Taito Ward, Tokyo

    S6:E8

    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:Unknown
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  14. Solitary Gourmet Season 8 Episode 5 - Roaster Yakiniku For One of Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Roaster Yakiniku For One of Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture

    S8:E5

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  15. Solitary Gourmet Season 9 Episode 5 - Beef Yakishabu and Pork Yakishabu of Usami, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Beef Yakishabu and Pork Yakishabu of Usami, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture

    S9:E5

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  16. Solitary Gourmet Season 9 Episode 11 - Salt Boiled Mutton and Lamb Zhajiangmian of Sugamo, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Salt Boiled Mutton and Lamb Zhajiangmian of Sugamo, Toshima Ward, Tokyo

    S9:E11

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  17. Solitary Gourmet Season 1 Episode 7 - A Cafe's Neapolitan Pasta in Kichijoji, Musashino City
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #17 - A Cafe's Neapolitan Pasta in Kichijoji, Musashino City

    S1:E7

    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

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  18. Solitary Gourmet Season 6 Episode 5 - Conveyor Belt Sushi of Taishido, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Conveyor Belt Sushi of Taishido, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

    S6:E5

    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:Unknown
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  19. Solitary Gourmet Season 6 Episode 6 - Stir Fry Pork with Pickled Takana Mustard Greens and Beef Soup Soba of Takadanobaba, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Stir Fry Pork with Pickled Takana Mustard Greens and Beef Soup Soba of Takadanobaba, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo

    S6:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Solitary Gourmet Season 6 Episode 9 - Zarzuela and Squid Ink Paella of Hatanodai, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo
    7.3/10(14 votes)

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

    S6:E9

    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:Unknown
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  21. Solitary Gourmet Season 7 Episode 5 - Green and Red Mapo Tofu of Mikawashima, Arakawa Ward, Tokyo
    7.3/10(14 votes)

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

    S7:E5

    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...

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Solitary Gourmet Season 8 Episode 1 - Chinese Kamameshi and Shrimp Wonton Noodles of Yokohama Chinatown, Kanagawa Prefecture
    7.3/10(12 votes)

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

    S8:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Solitary Gourmet Season 8 Episode 2 - Tongue Steak and Meat Patra of Takaido, Suginami Ward, Tokyo
    7.3/10(12 votes)

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

    S8:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Solitary Gourmet Season 9 Episode 2 - Braised Kinmedai and Goro's Original Parfait of Ninomiya, Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Braised Kinmedai and Goro's Original Parfait of Ninomiya, Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture

    S9:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Solitary Gourmet Season 3 Episode 5 - Lamb Karahi and Laghman of Higashi-Nakano, Nakano Ward
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Lamb Karahi and Laghman of Higashi-Nakano, Nakano Ward

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Solitary Gourmet". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".