Solitary Gourmet Season 2: Every Single Restaurant — 12 Spots Visited by Goro Inogashira

All 12 featured restaurants where Goro-san stepped through the noren curtains in Season 2 (2012) of the drama "Solitary Gourmet". From the stir-fried green onions and pork in Shin-Maruko to the simmered yellowtail and radish in Mitaka, we've selected the one spot per episode where Goro-san sat down and truly savored his meal. *Note: Even closed shops are kept here as a record of Season 2.

2026.06.15

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Total ~420.9km

Sanchandoko 1Sanchandoko 2Sanchandoko 3

日本、〒211-0005 神奈川県川崎市中原区新丸子町733

Episode 1. A casual diner in Shin-Maruko where you can grab a drink starting from lunchtime. Famous for its stir-fried green onions and pork, and Japanese ginger (myoga) tempura. Goro-san steps inside, encouraged by the friendly regulars.

Tempura Nakayama 1Tempura Nakayama 2Tempura Nakayama 3

日本、〒103-0013 東京都中央区日本橋人形町1丁目10−8

Episode 2. A long-standing tempura shop in Ningyocho. Their signature "black tempura bowl" features ingredients fried to a perfect crisp in sesame oil. Enjoy masterfully prepared Edomae-style flathead and lotus root right at the counter.

Honkaku Yakiniku Heiwaen 1Honkaku Yakiniku Heiwaen 2Honkaku Yakiniku Heiwaen 3

日本、〒165-0025 東京都中野区沼袋3丁目23−2

Episode 3. Solo Korean BBQ in Numabukuro. Sankaku (triangle) and maru (round) cuts, plus short ribs topped with wasabi. Pure bliss, grilling quietly through the rising smoke.

Restaurant Brasil 1Restaurant Brasil 2Restaurant Brasil 3

日本、〒370-0517 群馬県邑楽郡大泉町西小泉5丁目5−3

Episode 4. Located in Oizumi, often called "Japan's Brazil." Goro-san heartily digs into a plate of feijoada completa. An episode filled with the excitement of discovering foreign flavors.

Kitchen Tomo 1Kitchen Tomo 2Kitchen Tomo 3

日本、〒221-0802 神奈川県横浜市神奈川区六角橋1丁目7−21 1階、2階

Episode 5. A Western-style diner in the Rokkakubashi Shopping District. Their specialty "Tomo-style grill" is served sizzling on a hot iron plate. Dig into a hearty meal amidst the lively atmosphere of this student town.

Sichuan Home Cooking Zenzen 1Sichuan Home Cooking Zenzen 2Sichuan Home Cooking Zenzen 3

日本、〒133-0057 東京都江戸川区西小岩4丁目9−20

Episode 6. Authentic Sichuan cuisine in Koiwa. Pork with garlic sauce and "jagatoro" (mashed potatoes with minced meat sauce). Sweat it out while devouring the very best of local Chinese comfort food.

The sashimi set meal from Episode 7. *Now closed (shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic). Located near Iioka Port in Asahi City, this was a wonderful diner where Goro-san fully enjoyed fresh seafood like tuna and Pacific saury namero.

Chanko Kappo Ouchi 1Chanko Kappo Ouchi 2Chanko Kappo Ouchi 3

日本、〒130-0026 東京都墨田区両国2丁目9−6

Episode 8. Chanko nabe (sumo stew) in Ryogoku. Enjoying a personal-sized hot pot of "Tori Soppu" chanko, rich with chicken broth. A cozy evening facing a steaming pot in the heart of sumo town.

Yakitori Takezawa Shoten 1Yakitori Takezawa Shoten 2Yakitori Takezawa Shoten 3

日本、〒136-0073 東京都江東区北砂4丁目40−11

Episode 9. Stroll through the Sunamachi Ginza shopping street to find their famous beef and pork stew. Goro-san buys some classic retro-street food to enjoy back at his office.

Taishukappo Taya 1Taishukappo Taya 2Taishukappo Taya 3

日本、〒114-0032 東京都北区中十条2丁目22−2

Episode 10. A casual Japanese bistro (taishu kappo) in Jujo. Smoked mackerel, sweet Japanese omelet, and deep-fried oysters. A variety of small plates that hit the spot during a night out in Jujo Ginza.

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