Solitary Gourmet — Season 1, Episode 11: Extra Spicy Curry Rice at a Nomiya (Tavern) in Nezu, Bunkyo Ward

Episode synopsis

It's been three years since a friend of Inogashira, a weaving teacher, opened a French goods shop. He visits her and her shop in Nezu, Bunkyo, and was delighted to find her adjusting well. He notices that she is suited to her neighborhood with its warmth and laid-back atmosphere. After he takes his leave, he realizes he needs to go to the bathroom. A bit embarrassed, he had no choice but to use the facility of the nearest shop he could find, a nomiya or a drinking/eating establishment called "Sumire." Since he is feeling hungry, he decides to stay after finding out that not only drinks are being served but real meals as well. But then, an unruly drunk steps inside the shop...

About Solitary Gourmet

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Yakitori and Yaki Meshi of Monzen-Nakacho, Koto Ward
• E2Boiled Fish Set of Komagome, Toshima Ward
• E3Dan Dan Noodles Without Soup of Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward
• E4Shizuoka Oden of Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture
• E5Oyako-Don and Yaki-Udon of Eifuku, Suginami Ward
• E6Grilled Garlic Porkloin of Saginomiya, Nakano Ward
• E7A Cafe's Neapolitan Pasta in Kichijoji, Musashino City
• E8Hitori Yakiniku (Grilled Meat For One) of Hatcho-nawate, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
• E9Hiroshima-Style Okonomi-yaki of Shimokitazawa, Setagaya Ward
• E10Ginger Pork Rice Bowl with Fried Egg of Higashi-Nagasaki, Toshima Ward
• E12Okinawa Soki-Soba and Agu Pork Broiled in Natural Salt of Nakameguro, Meguro Ward