The Ultimate "Solitary Gourmet" Season 1 Guide: All 12 Spots Visited by Goro Inogashira

All 12 spots Goro-san visited in Season 1 (2012) of the hit drama "Solitary Gourmet." From yakitori in Monzen-nakacho to Agu pork in Nakameguro, these are cozy spots where you'll love dining solo. *Please note: Closed or relocated shops are kept here as a complete record of Season 1.

2026.06.14

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Total ~134.8km

Shosuke 1Shosuke 2Shosuke 3

日本、〒135-0047 東京都江東区富岡1丁目2−8

Episode 1. A cozy yakitori shop in an alley near Tomioka Hachiman Shrine. Try the tsukune (chicken meatballs) with raw green peppers, and the Japanese-style fried rice. Perfect for a night when you want to sit at the counter surrounded by savory smoke.

Washokutei 1Washokutei 2Washokutei 3

日本、〒170-0003 東京都豊島区駒込2丁目5−1 藤和シティホームズ駒込 1~2F

Episode 2's simmered fish set meal. *Now closed (another restaurant is there now). This was a lovely diner where Goro-san groaned in delight, saying, "This combination goes so well together!"

Chugoku Katei Ryori Yang No. 2 1Chugoku Katei Ryori Yang No. 2 2Chugoku Katei Ryori Yang No. 2 3

日本、〒171-0021 東京都豊島区西池袋3丁目25−5

Episode 3. A famous spot for soupless dandan noodles. The Sichuan pepper kick had Goro-san sweating! Don't miss the crispy "winged" gyoza dumplings either.

LOCO DISH 1LOCO DISH 2LOCO DISH 3

日本、〒279-0013 千葉県浦安市日の出5丁目6−1 Park City Tokyo Bay, seaA

Episode 4's Shizuoka oden. *Now closed (another restaurant is there now). This is where Goro-san discovered the comforting flavors of Shizuoka, like black hanpen (fish cake) and beef tendon.

Musashinoen 1Musashinoen 2Musashinoen 3

日本、〒168-0061 東京都杉並区大宮2丁目22−3

Episode 5. A diner attached to a fishing pond in Wadabori Park. Order the oyako-don (chicken and egg bowl) and yaki-udon. A nostalgic corner where the retro Showa era still lives on.

Tonkatsu Miyakoya 1Tonkatsu Miyakoya 2Tonkatsu Miyakoya 3

日本、〒165-0032 東京都中野区鷺宮3丁目21−6

Episode 6's garlic pork loin. *Closed in February 2025. This was a legendary tonkatsu shop where the mouthwatering aroma of garlic drove Goro-san wild.

Cafe Kayashima 1Cafe Kayashima 2Cafe Kayashima 3

日本、〒180-0004 東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺本町1丁目10−9 富澤ビル 1F

Episode 7. A retro cafe founded in 1975. Try the "Wakuwaku Set" (Excitement Set) which pairs their famous Napolitan pasta with a hamburger steak. Great for a daytime drink, too!

Tsuruya 1Tsuruya 2Tsuruya 3

日本、〒210-0024 神奈川県川崎市川崎区日進町19−7

Episode 8. The holy land of solo yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). Kalbi, harami (skirt steak), and Genghis Khan (mutton). You can really feel Goro-san's deep appreciation for solitude as he faces the grill's smoke.

HIROKI Shimokitazawa 1HIROKI Shimokitazawa 2HIROKI Shimokitazawa 3

日本、〒155-0031 東京都世田谷区北沢2丁目14−14 ハニー下北沢 1F

Episode 9. Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Enjoy cooking and eating at your own pace right in front of the iron griddle. A perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Shimokitazawa.

日本、〒171-0051 東京都豊島区長崎4丁目28−10 福島荘

Episode 10's ginger pork and fried egg rice bowl. *The Higashi-Nagasaki location is closed. It has relocated to Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is now operating as "Kitchen SALA."

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