The Solitary Gourmet

- Season 5

(2015)

A familiar face keeps showing up as a rainy day takes Goro to a mattress store on business and later to a warm meal on the grill.

After some shopping, Goro visits a replica of an ancient village at a museum. Later, Goro's stomach takes him to a crowded restaurant where he sits at the bar with the local regulars. At first chaotic, the meal turns into a family affair.

Goro meets at old friend who owns a rug story before having Moroccan for lunch.

Goro visits Taiwan on business as he finds himself in a communication problem while ordering lunch.

Exiting a luxury hotel, Goro's travel take him to Taipei. He is entertained by the street merchants and vendors with a quick snack. Later, Goro visits a local tea shop on business before having two separate meals and another snack.

Pleasure over Business, Goro walks out on a customer due to a lack of respect. He immediately makes his way to lunch where he is surrounded by admiration for the food, staff and fellow patrons.

Goro travels to a fitness yoga studio on business. After working up an appetite, Goro has a calling for lamb as he enjoys multiple lamb dishes and good company.

An unusual business meeting takes Goro to another odd encounter. All this weirdness takes Goro to a unique place for lunch. Although different, Goro is overwhelmed with the food and enjoys every spoonful of it.

Visiting a fish market off shore, Goro witnesses the best the Sea has to offer. Then, a train ride takes Goro to Ohara where his customer is waiting for him. After business, the seafood he witnessed at the market calls to him to lunch.

Goro is in the hospital with extreme back pain. The food is so bad during his stay, it motivates Goro to get some hardy cooking in Koto. The liver bowl alone cures his pains.

Bad directions brings Goro to a bar in Sengendai. After a close encounter with the opposite sex, Goro looks for his next meal. The need for oysters brings Goro to an American style meal.

Goro arrives to Nishisugamo on business but puts his career on hold to feed his hunger. Different from other meals, the Sukiyaki makes Goro forget about his job.