K-foodie meets J-foodie - The Taste-off Tour
1 - 400 Years of Sweet Tradition
Air Date: August 14, 2025
The foodies take a business trip to Kyoto. In this historic land, Si-kyung discovers his favorite mochi place. But will he find a favorite restaurant?
2 - No Crime in Tteok's Twist
Air Date: August 21, 2025
On a tasty business trip to Busan, Matsushige and Si-kyung get their fill of rice cakes. Garaetteok is good, but are they ready for spicy tteokbokki?
3 - Red Means Apple, Black Means Tatin
Air Date: August 28, 2025
Sweet tooth Matsushige offers a dessert tour of Kyoto that includes the tarte tatin that changed his outlook. But what drink would pair well with it?
4 - Wednesday Special: Golden Tofu
Air Date: September 4, 2025
Today, we have a tofu special for Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers. From pan-fried to braised, which recipe has captured the hearts of the Wednesday cast?
5 - A Kyoto Mother’s Simmered Mackerel
Air Date: September 11, 2025
One would be missing out on life if they never tried simmered mackerel from Matsushige’s recommended spot. The savory omakase may topple his sobriety!
6 - Clam Soup that Welcomes the Dawn
Air Date: September 18, 2025
At a restaurant in Busan that specializes in clam soup, the foodies dine on hangover soup and simmered mackerel. Naturally, Si-kyung craves liquor.
7 - The Master’s Jingisukan
Air Date: September 25, 2025
Sapporo is a foodie’s paradise with its offerings of lamb and Jingisukan. Matsushige proposes a place that boasts lamb sashimi and a legendary menu.
8 - Home Run! The Flavors of Busan
Air Date: October 2, 2025
Busan’s own Lee Dae-ho pulls out the works with bossam, bulgogi and whole octopus. Matsushige channels his inner Korean by being hands-on with kimchi.
9 - Heavenly Asahikawa and the Taste of Mom’s Cooking
Air Date: October 9, 2025
The two foodies visit Hokkaido’s Asahikawa to visit Matsushige’s culinary mentor, finding joy in delicious home-style dishes and drinking snacks.
10 - Busan’s Ganjjajang and Ulmyeon
Air Date: October 16, 2025
In Busan, the foodies visit a Chinese restaurant run by a huaqiao living in Korea. The ganjjajang and ulmyeon are good enough to make a foodie sing!
11 - Actors' Hideout
Air Date: October 23, 2025
The foodies head to an izakaya in Osaka that Matsushige once frequented after work. Their conversation is as rich as the variety of the food served.
12 - The Original Taste of Budae-Jjigae
Air Date: October 30, 2025
The foodies are off to taste the original budae-jjigae of the Songtan variety. Steak and bacon are unusual additions, but they sure pique the palate!
13 - To Melt Into the Kal-guksu
Air Date: November 6, 2025
Si-kyung recommends a kal-guksu place in Euljiro that serves mugwort noodles in bone broth that captivates Matsushige. There's even a secret menu!