The Ultimate Taste-off
12 episodes · May 22, 2025
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- S2E1
Wild Instincts, Native Chicken Charcoal
May 22, 202523mThe 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?
- S2E2
Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled Duck
May 29, 202524mIt’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!
- S2E3
Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smell
Jun 5, 202523mA 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.
- S2E4
Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of Gukbap
Jun 12, 202520mFollowing Japan's tonkotsu is Korea's sundae-gukbap. Si-kyung reveals his personal favorite as Matsushige gets creative using a secret ingredient.
- S2E5
Six Decades of Tradition and Taste: Korean-Style Chinese Cuisine
Jun 19, 202522mThe two foodies find themselves in a Korean-style Chinese restaurant. What is Matsushige's preference for eating tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon and jjamppong?
- S2E6
Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite Yakisoba
Jun 26, 202523mIf Korea has jjajangmyeon, then Japan has yakisoba! Matsushige's favorite place in Osaka has the most magical okonomiyaki and smoky-flavored yakisoba.
- S2E7
Go to the Han River, get your ramen on
Jul 3, 202521mThe two foodies convene at the romantic Hangang Park, indulging in homemade kimbap, delicious ramyeon and takeout food. This date is going swimmingly.
- S2E8
The most expensive Mont Blanc in Kyoto
Jul 10, 202520mFor his date, Matsushige chooses an exclusive Mont Blanc shop in Kyoto. The two foodies even share a bingsu, relishing the sweetness of camaraderie.
- S2E9
Double Hit Live Squid
Jul 17, 202529mA 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?
- S2E10
Three-course octopus set menu
Jul 24, 202522mUp against Fukuoka’s live squid is Korea’s live octopus! A full-course spread of raw, grilled and boiled octopus piques Matsushige’s interest.
- S2E11
Father's Unagi Restaurant
Jul 31, 202523mMatsushige picks a legendary unagi place with 152 years of history, a favorite of his father's. Invigorated, the foodies begin a friendly competition.
- S2E12
Korea's Soul Food, Classic Whole Chicken
Aug 7, 202528mMatsushige heads to a traditional market and is captivated by the market's charm. He finally finds what he came for: old-fashioned fried chicken!