K-foodie meets J-foodie - The Ultimate Taste-off
1 - Wild Instincts, Native Chicken Charcoal
Air Date: May 22, 2025
The 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?
2 - Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled Duck
Air Date: May 29, 2025
It’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!
3 - Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smell
Air Date: June 5, 2025
A 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.
4 - Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of Gukbap
Air Date: June 12, 2025
Following Japan's tonkotsu is Korea's sundae-gukbap. Si-kyung reveals his personal favorite as Matsushige gets creative using a secret ingredient.
5 - Six Decades of Tradition and Taste: Korean-Style Chinese Cuisine
Air Date: June 19, 2025
The two foodies find themselves in a Korean-style Chinese restaurant. What is Matsushige's preference for eating tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon and jjamppong?
6 - Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite Yakisoba
Air Date: June 26, 2025
If Korea has jjajangmyeon, then Japan has yakisoba! Matsushige's favorite place in Osaka has the most magical okonomiyaki and smoky-flavored yakisoba.
7 - Go to the Han River, get your ramen on
Air Date: July 3, 2025
The two foodies convene at the romantic Hangang Park, indulging in homemade kimbap, delicious ramyeon and takeout food. This date is going swimmingly.
8 - The most expensive Mont Blanc in Kyoto
Air Date: July 10, 2025
For his date, Matsushige chooses an exclusive Mont Blanc shop in Kyoto. The two foodies even share a bingsu, relishing the sweetness of camaraderie.
9 - Double Hit Live Squid
Air Date: July 17, 2025
A 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?
10 - Three-course octopus set menu
Air Date: July 24, 2025
Up against Fukuoka’s live squid is Korea’s live octopus! A full-course spread of raw, grilled and boiled octopus piques Matsushige’s interest.
11 - Father's Unagi Restaurant
Air Date: July 31, 2025
Matsushige picks a legendary unagi place with 152 years of history, a favorite of his father's. Invigorated, the foodies begin a friendly competition.
12 - Korea's Soul Food, Classic Whole Chicken
Air Date: August 7, 2025
Matsushige heads to a traditional market and is captivated by the market's charm. He finally finds what he came for: old-fashioned fried chicken!