シニア世代に大調査！人生で“一番うまい店”　大谷翔平も来店の焼き肉、思い出の店も【Jの追跡】【スーパーJチャンネル】(2026年4月5日)

A major survey of seniors who have experienced both the joys and sorrows of life! What is the best restaurant they've ever been to? What is their favorite dish? ■A couple's memorable "best taste of their lives" A couple in their 70s said it was the pizza from "Kamiya Bar" in Asakusa, Tokyo, which is said to be the oldest bar in Japan. "Ah, Kamiya Bar?" "The pizza at Kamiya Bar was incredibly delicious. It was the first time I was taken there." "(My wife) had a subarachnoid hemorrhage, and it's been about a year since she was discharged from the hospital. She's finally able to walk again, so I wanted to treat her to it." The pizza they ate together as she worked hard in rehabilitation was the couple's "best taste of their lives." A couple in their 70s and two sisters who had just finished watching Kabuki said it was the peach vichyssoise from "Cheval Blanc" in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture. They said it's a taste they want to splurge on every summer. "The most delicious thing was the peach soup. It was so refreshing. It's the best vichyssoise I've ever had. It was at a Michelin-starred French restaurant." ■A memorable taste that deepened their bond "Eating is the only thing we enjoy. That's why we keep gaining weight," say a couple in their 60s whose hobby is visiting restaurants. We asked them about their "best restaurant of all time." "It's delicious." "Delicious, delicious, delicious, delicious. No matter who I take there, they always say they want to go again." The wife, Nobuko, has special memories of Isehiro, a 105-year-old established yakitori restaurant in Kyobashi, Tokyo. While it's a high-end restaurant with only courses starting from 8,000 yen in the evenings, the couple ordered the exquisite and affordable lunch at Isehiro, their "best restaurant of all time." Using chicken breast, meatballs, and thigh meat, the chicken is butchered in-house every morning, ensuring exceptional freshness. The chefs carefully grill the yakitori over binchotan charcoal, creating a fragrant and delicious dish. Nobuko Ozawa: "The outside is crispy and the inside is tender. The sauce isn't too sweet, and it has a nice smoky flavor from the charcoal. It's the best!" Nobuko, in her 40s, took on a new challenge in the insurance industry. While struggling to adjust to her new job and workplace, a yakitori lunch she was invited to helped her bond with colleagues, and this yakitori became a memorable taste that deepened their relationship. "After overcoming a busy period, it's my ultimate reward meal. Just being able to eat this makes me happy." ■Shohei Ohtani too… A hugely popular yakiniku restaurant in the area This couple also has their own favorite "restaurant of their lives." "Nandaimon is delicious." "No matter what you order, you can't go wrong." And then… "It seems Ohtani is coming." Shohei Ohtani is visiting!? We headed to Nandaimon, a yakiniku restaurant in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo. Upon entering, smoke billows out... so much so that it almost obscures the interior. This is a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant that has been in business for 44 years and is extremely popular with the locals. Customer: "I came once and have been hooked ever since. Now, when I go to a yakiniku restaurant, this is the only place I can come. It's so delicious." The couple's all-time favorite is the four-kind platter including premium short ribs and premium tongue. They rave about how delicious and affordable it is. And the walls are covered with autographs from athletes. There are autographs from world-class athletes such as tennis player Kei Nishikori, basketball player Rui Hachimura, and professional baseball player Shohei Ohtani. Nandaimun Owner Tomohide Kato (46): "Shohei Ohtani came. He came two or three days before he left for America. He was a nice guy. A really nice guy." In fact, there's a National Training Center nearby, and the restaurant is apparently well-known among athletes. The secret to its popularity among athletes lies in its commitment to freshness, using only the finest quality meat, primarily Japanese Black Wagyu, and never using frozen meat. The savory flavor of the meat, cooked over charcoal, and the sweetness of the fat are exquisite. Among the most popular dishes, the "Premium Salted Beef Tongue," highly praised by Shohei Ohtani, is particularly noteworthy. Owner Kato: "He particularly enjoyed the Premium Salted Beef Tongue." The beef tongue is an incredible 1.5 centimeters thick. This cost-effective yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) supports world-class athletes. ■A Hidden Gem…Authentic Italian Cuisine The "Best of My Life" restaurant, introduced by this couple in their 50s and 60s, is a hidden gem. "It's a small Italian restaurant called Arte. The owner actually has an impressive background." "He wants to offer authentic Italian flavors in Japan." "I want people to know about Arte." The Someya couple, who love soccer, have visited Italy many times. They say they've finally found the ...