Solitary Gourmet (2012)

Solitary Gourmet (孤独のグルメ)

Release Date:	2012-01-04
Runtime:	24 min
Status:	Returning Series
Genres:	Drama
Production:	TV Tokyo, Kyodo Television

Overview

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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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

E1: Yakitori and Yaki Meshi of Monzen-Nakacho, Koto Ward

E2: Boiled Fish Set of Komagome, Toshima Ward

E3: Dan Dan Noodles Without Soup of Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward

E4: Shizuoka Oden of Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture

E5: Oyako-Don and Yaki-Udon of Eifuku, Suginami Ward

E6: Grilled Garlic Porkloin of Saginomiya, Nakano Ward

E7: A Cafe's Neapolitan Pasta in Kichijoji, Musashino City

E8: Hitori Yakiniku (Grilled Meat For One) of Hatcho-nawate, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E9: Hiroshima-Style Okonomi-yaki of Shimokitazawa, Setagaya Ward

E10: Ginger Pork Rice Bowl with Fried Egg of Higashi-Nagasaki, Toshima Ward

E11: Extra Spicy Curry Rice at a Nomiya (Tavern) in Nezu, Bunkyo Ward

E12: Okinawa Soki-Soba and Agu Pork Broiled in Natural Salt of Nakameguro, Meguro Ward

Season 2

E1: Leek and Meat Stir-Fry of Shin-Maruko, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E2: Black Tempura on Rice of Ningyo-cho, Nihon-Bashi, Chuo Ward

E3: Wasabi Kalbi & Egg on Rice of Numabukuro, Nakano Ward

E4: Brazilian Cuisine of Oizumi-machi, Oora District, Gunma Prefecture

E5: Pork and Onion-Garlic Stir-Fry of Hakuraku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E6: Szechuan Cuisine of Keisei Koiwa, Edogawa Ward

E7: Pacific Saury and Sake-Steamed Clams of Iioka, Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture

E8: Chanko for One of Ryogoku, Sumida Ward, Tokyo

E9: Eating At the Office After Visiting Sunamachi-Ginza Shopping District, Koto Ward

E10: Smoke-Cured Mackerel and Sweet Egg Omelet of Jūjō, Kita Ward

E11: Thai Curry and Soupless Chicken Noodles of Kita Senju, Adachi Ward

E12: Mom's Croquette and Buri-daikon of Mitaka City, Tokyo

Season 3

E1: Guinea Fowl and Eel Bowl of Akabane, Kita Ward

E2: Pork Stomach Ginger Stir-fry and Patan of Hinodecho, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E3: Wasabi Bowl with Fresh Wasabi of Kawazu-cho Kamo-District, Shizuoka Prefecture

E4: Fish Market Kyoto-style Grilled Black Cod of Edogawa-bashi, Bunkyo Ward

E5: Lamb Karahi and Laghman of Higashi-Nakano, Nakano Ward

E6: Grilled Pork Innards and Yakiniku of Itabashi, Itabashi Ward

E7: Mushroom Garlic and Oyster Au Gratin of Komaba-Todaimae, Meguro Ward

E8: Minced Chicken and Avocado Cutlet and Chicken Rice Pot of Uguisu-Dani, Taito Ward

E9: Roast Pork Sandwich and Salsiccia of Kotake Mukaihara, Nerima Ward

E10: Flaming Sake Pot and Barley Rice with Grated Yam of Nishiogu, Arakawa Ward

E11: Stewed Beef and Five Ingredient Rice-in-a-Pot at a Drive-in, To-kamachi City, Niigata Prefecture

E12: Sardine Yukhoe and Nigiri-zushi at Ooimachi, Shinagawa Ward

Season 4

E1: Spicy Fried Meat and Bean Sprouts of Kiyose City, Tokyo

E2: Korean-Style Tempura and Samgyetang Ramen of Ginza, Chuo Ward

E3: Steak Bowl of Hakone, Ashigarashimo, Kanagawa Prefecture

E4: Hire Kalbi and Sukiyaki-Style Sirloin of Komiya, Hachioji, Tokyo

E5: Young Anchovy Tempura and Mixed Rice with Octopus of Himakajima, Chita, Aichi Prefecture

E6: Lamb Mint Curry and Cheese Kulcha of Kiba, Koto Ward, Tokyo

E7: Pollack Roe Cream Pasta and Pork Cutlet Sandwich of Torigoe, Taito Ward, Tokyo

E8: Oxtail Soup and Acai Bowl of Asagaya, Suginami Ward, Tokyo

E9: Mota Kuto (Mao Zedong) Spareribs and Black Rice of Jingumae, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo

E10: Ham and Egg Set Meal, and Cutlet Plate of Edagawa, Koto Ward

E11: Vietnamese Shrimp Salad Roll and Chicken Glutinous Rice of Kamata, Oda Ward

E12: Shrimp Dumplings and Grilled Onigiri of Ebisu, Shibuya Ward

Season 5

E1: Garlic Skirt Steak and Samgyeopsal of Inadazutsumi, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E2: Popeye Bacon and Raw Smoked Saury of Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Koto Ward, Tokyo

E3: Lamb Hamburger and Vegetable Couscous of Nishi-Ogikubo, Suginami Ward, Tokyo

E4: Sauteed Samxing Green Onions with Meat and Deep Fried Pork with Red Yeast of Luodong, Yilan County, Taiwan

E5: Chicken Rice and Soupless Noodles of Yongle Market, Taipei, Taiwan

E6: Kue Set Meal and Namero Cold Chazuke of Ookayama, Meguro Ward, Tokyo

E7: Lamb Shoulder Roast and Lamb Chop of Chitose-Funabashi, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

E8: Ema Datshi and Phagshapa of Yoyogi-Uehara, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo

E9: Pork Shioyaki Rice and Mixed Fry of Ohara, Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture

E10: Jun (Chicken) Liver Bowl of Kameido, Koto Ward, Tokyo

E11: Omurice with American Sauce and Oysters Meuniere of Sengendai, Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture

E12: One-Person Sukiyaki of Nishi-Sugamo, Toshima Ward, Tokyo

Season 6

E1: Okonomiyaki Set Meal and Plain Kushikatsu of Bishoen, Osaka

E2: Pan-Fried Pork Belly with Ginger Set Meal of Yodobashi Market of Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo

E3: Chicken and Vegetable with Herbs Soup Curry of Mita, Meguro Ward, Tokyo

E4: Special Salted Beef Tongue and Kainomi of Higashi-Yamato City, Tokyo

E5: Conveyor Belt Sushi of Taishido, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

E6: Stir Fry Pork with Pickled Takana Mustard Greens and Beef Soup Soba of Takadanobaba, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo

E7: Sara Udon and Spring Rolls of Dogenzaka, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo

E8: Stir Fry Lamb with Leeks and Spareribs of Okachimachi, Taito Ward, Tokyo

E9: Zarzuela and Squid Ink Paella of Hatanodai, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo

E10: Aji Fry Set Meal of Kanaya, Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture

E11: Chilled Dandan Noodles and Twice Cooked Pork of Myogadani, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo

E12: Deep Fried Corn and Beef Rice of Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo

Season 7

E1: Shoulder Rosukatsu Set Meal of Honcho, Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture

E2: One-Person Buffet of Kyodo, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

E3: Queso Fundido and Pipian Verde of Minami-Azabu, Minato Ward, Tokyo

E4: Tanmen and Pork Sukiyaki of Shimonita, Gunma Prefecture

E5: Green and Red Mapo Tofu of Mikawashima, Arakawa Ward, Tokyo

E6: Black Sablefish Nitsuke Set Meal of Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture

E7: Natto Pizza and Spicy Pasta of Higashi-Mukojima, Sumida Ward, Tokyo

E8: Chicken Nanban and Jidori Momokushi of Hyakken Yokocho, Nakano Ward, Tokyo

E9: Natto Chigae and Self Bibimbap of Cheongju City, South Korea

E10: Bone-In Pork Ribs Galbi and a Cluster of Side Dishes of Seoul, South Korea

E11: Special Garlic Soup and Fresh Salmon Sauteed in Butter of Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture

E12: Garlic Chive-Egg Rice and Shrimp Chili of Hatchobori, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

Season 8

E1: Chinese Kamameshi and Shrimp Wonton Noodles of Yokohama Chinatown, Kanagawa Prefecture

E2: Tongue Steak and Meat Patra of Takaido, Suginami Ward, Tokyo

E3: Cabbage Rolls Set Meal at a Ginza Bar in Hibiya, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

E4: Meat Soup Udon of Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture, and Castella Pancakes of Hibarigaoka, Nishitokyo

E5: Roaster Yakiniku For One of Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture

E6: Roast Pork Salad and Jim Jum of Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo

E7: German Smoked Mackerel and Spare Ribs of Yuigahama, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E8: Ohkaku and Horumon Soba of Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture

E9: South Indian Set Meal and Garlic Cheese Dosa of Ochanomizu, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

E10: Amberjack Teriyaki and Cream Croquettes of Gotokuji, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

E11: Jingisukan for One of Musashi-Kosugi, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E12: Katsudon and Hiyashi Mapo Noodles of Minowa, Taito Ward, Tokyo

Season 9

E1: Hirekatsu Meal and Seafood Cream Croquettes of Miyamaedaira, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E2: Braised Kinmedai and Goro's Original Parfait of Ninomiya, Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture

E3: Moussaka and Dolmades in Higashi-Azabu, Minato Ward, Tokyo

E4: Eel Kabayaki Fried Rice with Spicy Oyster and Leeks of Shinmachi, Fuchu City, Tokyo

E5: Beef Yakishabu and Pork Yakishabu of Usami, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture

E6: Meat and Eggplant Stir-Fried in Soy Sauce and Chicken Karaage of Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo

E7: Guizhou Home-style Twice-cooked Meat and Natto Hot Pot of Shin-Koiwa, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo

E8: Omusubi and Sweetfish Shioyaki of Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture

E9: Drive-In Yakiniku Set Meal of Mogimachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

E10: Tripe Stew and Ham-Katsu of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture

E11: Salt Boiled Mutton and Lamb Zhajiangmian of Sugamo, Toshima Ward, Tokyo

E12: Cheese Hamburger Steak and Beef Tenderloin Shogayaki of Isezaki-Chojamachi, Kanagawa Prefecture

Season 10

E1: Stir-fried Beef Stamina and Negitama of Hashimoto, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E2: Rendang and Nasi Goreng of Shirokanedai, Minato Ward, Tokyo

E3: Sautéed Sea Bream with Aurora Sauce and Tuna Yukhoe Bowl of Sakuragicho, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E4: Turban Shells and Mushroom Provence-Style and Beef Tongue Stew Omurice of Oizumi Gakuen, Nerima Ward, Tokyo

E5: Negi-Liver Stir-Fry and Chicken Skin Gyoza of Washinoya, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture

E6: Tonchan and Keichan of Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

E7: Fu-Chanpuru and Tomato Curry Tsukesoba of Sasazuka, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo

E8: Crab Mask Oden and Seafood Bowl of Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture

E9: Sweet and Sour Pork and Jamja Noodles of Nippori, Arakawa Ward, Tokyo

E10: Pork Steamed Rice Rolls and Wonton Noodles of Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

E11: Salt-Wasabi Pork Rosu Saute of Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture

E12: Italian Restaurant Meatloaf of Kojimachi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

Season 11

E1: Episode 1

E2: Episode 2

E3: Episode 3

E4: Episode 4

E5: Episode 5

E6: Episode 6

E7: Episode 7

E8: Episode 8

E9: Episode 9

E10: Episode 10

E11: Episode 11

E12: Episode 12

Cast

Yutaka Matsushige

Goro Inogashira

Tomoki Uekusa

Narration

Masayuki Kusumi

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