K-foodie meets J-foodie

The Ultimate Taste-off

Korea's top foodie Sung Si-kyung joins Japan's beloved Yutaka Matsushige on a tasty adventure as they explore culinary gems across Korea and Japan.

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12 Episodes

  • Wild Instincts, Native Chicken Charcoal
    E1
    Wild Instincts, Native Chicken CharcoalThe prelude is over, and the taste-off begins! Matsushige deals the first blow with charcoal-grilled chicken. The mood is right, but what about taste?
  • Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled Duck
    E2
    Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled DuckIt’s Korea’s turn to present a charcoal-grilled dish. Si-kyung's delectable duck transports Matsushige. It's so good, a new recipe is in the works!
  • Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smell
    E3
    Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smellA savory battle of pork bone broth commences. It's tonkotsu ramen versus sundae-gukbap! Matsushige goes first, but his tastes clash with Si-kyung’s.
  • Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of Gukbap
    E4
    Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of GukbapFollowing Japan's tonkotsu is Korea's sundae-gukbap. Si-kyung reveals his personal favorite as Matsushige gets creative using a secret ingredient.
  • Six Decades of Tradition and Taste: Korean-Style Chinese Cuisine
    E5
    Six Decades of Tradition and Taste: Korean-Style Chinese CuisineThe two foodies find themselves in a Korean-style Chinese restaurant. What is Matsushige's preference for eating tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon and jjamppong?
  • Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite Yakisoba
    E6
    Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite YakisobaIf Korea has jjajangmyeon, then Japan has yakisoba! Matsushige's favorite place in Osaka has the most magical okonomiyaki and smoky-flavored yakisoba.
  • Go to the Han River, get your ramen on
    E7
    Go to the Han River, get your ramen onThe two foodies convene at the romantic Hangang Park, indulging in homemade kimbap, delicious ramyeon and takeout food. This date is going swimmingly.
  • The most expensive Mont Blanc in Kyoto
    E8
    The most expensive Mont Blanc in KyotoFor his date, Matsushige chooses an exclusive Mont Blanc shop in Kyoto. The two foodies even share a bingsu, relishing the sweetness of camaraderie.
  • Double Hit Live Squid
    E9
    Double Hit Live SquidA battle of the mollusks commences. Matsushige goes first with a double feature of tasty squid, enjoyed raw and fried! Will he win this Squid Game?
  • Three-course octopus set menu
    E10
    Three-course octopus set menuUp against Fukuoka’s live squid is Korea’s live octopus! A full-course spread of raw, grilled and boiled octopus piques Matsushige’s interest.
  • Father's Unagi Restaurant
    E11
    Father's Unagi RestaurantMatsushige picks a legendary unagi place with 152 years of history, a favorite of his father's. Invigorated, the foodies begin a friendly competition.
  • Thu, Aug 7
    E12
    Episode 12

 

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