
All 12 featured restaurants where Goro-san stepped through the noren curtains in Season 3 of the drama 'Solitary Gourmet' (2013). From carp and eel in Akabane to sardine specialties in Oimachi, this list covers the spots where Goro sat down to truly savor his meals, episode by episode. It also includes the famous wasabi rice bowl in Kawazu and 'Patan' garlic noodles in Hinodecho. *Please note: Closed shops are kept here as a record of Season 3's culinary journey.
2026.06.16
·Total ~696.0km
日本、〒115-0045 東京都北区赤羽1丁目17−7
Episode 1. A legendary Akabane spot where you can start drinking from the morning! They serve carp, eel, guinea fowl platters, and unadon (eel bowls). In this holy land of daytime drinking, Goro-san treated himself to a luxurious midday feast.
日本、〒231-0066 神奈川県横浜市中区日ノ出町1丁目20 中華第一亭
Episode 2. Taiwanese cuisine in Hinodecho. Their famous 'Patan' (garlic noodles) and stir-fried pork stomach with ginger are must-tries. This is one of Goro-san's favorites, where he happily wolfed down his food while working up a sweat.
日本、〒413-0501 静岡県賀茂郡河津町梨本371−1
Episode 3. Tucked away in the mountains of Kawazu, this spot lets you grate your own fresh wasabi to enjoy on a simple wasabi rice bowl. Its simplicity is what makes it so incredibly moving—a dish that truly blew Goro-san away.
日本、〒112-0014 東京都文京区関口1丁目2−8
Episode 4. A cozy izakaya tucked away in an alley in Sekiguchi. From the black cod marinated in sweet miso (Saikyo-yaki) to the fresh splendid alfonsino sashimi, it's a wonderful place to quietly savor beautifully prepared, traditional Japanese dishes.
日本、〒164-0003 東京都中野区東中野2丁目25−6
Episode 5. Pakistani cuisine in Higashi-Nakano. Treat yourself to mutton karahi served in a hot iron pot and chewy lagman noodles, all while surrounded by the rich, comforting aroma of spices.
日本、〒173-0004 東京都板橋区板橋1丁目22−10
Episode 6. A lively offal barbecue (horumonyaki) joint in Itabashi. Try the salted offal and pork temple meat. Grilling your own meat enveloped in delicious smoke captures the true, energetic spirit of Tokyo's old-school downtown.
日本、〒153-0044 東京都目黒区大橋2丁目6−18 スターマンション
Episode 7. A Western-style restaurant (yoshoku) in Komaba. Indulge in rich garlic-grilled mushrooms and creamy oyster gratin at this cozy, hidden gem nestled in a student neighborhood.
日本、〒110-0003 東京都台東区根岸1丁目1−15 渡辺ビル 1F
Episode 8. A charcoal-grill pub in Uguisudani. Try the unique avocado chicken minced cutlet, and finish your meal with a comforting bowl of chicken hot pot rice. It's the perfect spot to quietly enjoy a drink on a night out along Asagao-dori.
日本、〒176-0004 東京都練馬区小竹町2丁目40−4
Episode 9. A lovely bakery cafe in Kotake-mukaihara. Enjoy a hearty roast pork sandwich and flavorful salsiccia sausage for a lunch completely filled with the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread.
日本、〒116-0011 東京都荒川区西尾久2丁目2−5
Episode 10. A tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant in Ogu. Dig into a hearty set meal served with barley rice and grated yam, or try their famous 'Flaming Sake Hot Pot'. It's a great place for a satisfying meal in a nostalgic neighborhood where the streetcar still runs.
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All 12 featured restaurants where Goro-san stepped through the noren curtains in Season 3 of the drama 'Solitary Gourmet' (2013). From carp and eel in Akabane to sardine specialties in Oimachi, this list covers the spots where Goro sat down to truly savor his meals, episode by episode. It also includes the famous wasabi rice bowl in Kawazu and 'Patan' garlic noodles in Hinodecho. *Please note: Closed shops are kept here as a record of Season 3's culinary journey.
2026.06.16
·Total ~696.0km
日本、〒115-0045 東京都北区赤羽1丁目17−7
Episode 1. A legendary Akabane spot where you can start drinking from the morning! They serve carp, eel, guinea fowl platters, and unadon (eel bowls). In this holy land of daytime drinking, Goro-san treated himself to a luxurious midday feast.
日本、〒231-0066 神奈川県横浜市中区日ノ出町1丁目20 中華第一亭
Episode 2. Taiwanese cuisine in Hinodecho. Their famous 'Patan' (garlic noodles) and stir-fried pork stomach with ginger are must-tries. This is one of Goro-san's favorites, where he happily wolfed down his food while working up a sweat.
日本、〒413-0501 静岡県賀茂郡河津町梨本371−1
Episode 3. Tucked away in the mountains of Kawazu, this spot lets you grate your own fresh wasabi to enjoy on a simple wasabi rice bowl. Its simplicity is what makes it so incredibly moving—a dish that truly blew Goro-san away.
日本、〒112-0014 東京都文京区関口1丁目2−8
Episode 4. A cozy izakaya tucked away in an alley in Sekiguchi. From the black cod marinated in sweet miso (Saikyo-yaki) to the fresh splendid alfonsino sashimi, it's a wonderful place to quietly savor beautifully prepared, traditional Japanese dishes.
日本、〒164-0003 東京都中野区東中野2丁目25−6
Episode 5. Pakistani cuisine in Higashi-Nakano. Treat yourself to mutton karahi served in a hot iron pot and chewy lagman noodles, all while surrounded by the rich, comforting aroma of spices.
日本、〒173-0004 東京都板橋区板橋1丁目22−10
Episode 6. A lively offal barbecue (horumonyaki) joint in Itabashi. Try the salted offal and pork temple meat. Grilling your own meat enveloped in delicious smoke captures the true, energetic spirit of Tokyo's old-school downtown.
日本、〒153-0044 東京都目黒区大橋2丁目6−18 スターマンション
Episode 7. A Western-style restaurant (yoshoku) in Komaba. Indulge in rich garlic-grilled mushrooms and creamy oyster gratin at this cozy, hidden gem nestled in a student neighborhood.
日本、〒110-0003 東京都台東区根岸1丁目1−15 渡辺ビル 1F
Episode 8. A charcoal-grill pub in Uguisudani. Try the unique avocado chicken minced cutlet, and finish your meal with a comforting bowl of chicken hot pot rice. It's the perfect spot to quietly enjoy a drink on a night out along Asagao-dori.
日本、〒176-0004 東京都練馬区小竹町2丁目40−4
Episode 9. A lovely bakery cafe in Kotake-mukaihara. Enjoy a hearty roast pork sandwich and flavorful salsiccia sausage for a lunch completely filled with the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread.
日本、〒116-0011 東京都荒川区西尾久2丁目2−5
Episode 10. A tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant in Ogu. Dig into a hearty set meal served with barley rice and grated yam, or try their famous 'Flaming Sake Hot Pot'. It's a great place for a satisfying meal in a nostalgic neighborhood where the streetcar still runs.