K-foodie meets J-foodie

The Ultimate Taste-off

12 episodes · May 22, 2025

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  • S2E1

    Wild Instincts, Native Chicken Charcoal

    May 22, 202523m

    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?

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  • S2E2

    Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled Duck

    May 29, 202524m

    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!

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  • S2E3

    Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smell

    Jun 5, 202523m

    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.

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  • S2E4

    Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of Gukbap

    Jun 12, 202520m

    Following Japan's tonkotsu is Korea's sundae-gukbap. Si-kyung reveals his personal favorite as Matsushige gets creative using a secret ingredient.

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  • S2E5

    Six Decades of Tradition and Taste: Korean-Style Chinese Cuisine

    Jun 19, 202522m

    The two foodies find themselves in a Korean-style Chinese restaurant. What is Matsushige's preference for eating tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon and jjamppong?

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  • S2E6

    Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite Yakisoba

    Jun 26, 202523m

    If Korea has jjajangmyeon, then Japan has yakisoba! Matsushige's favorite place in Osaka has the most magical okonomiyaki and smoky-flavored yakisoba.

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  • S2E7

    Go to the Han River, get your ramen on

    Jul 3, 202521m

    The two foodies convene at the romantic Hangang Park, indulging in homemade kimbap, delicious ramyeon and takeout food. This date is going swimmingly.

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  • S2E8

    The most expensive Mont Blanc in Kyoto

    Jul 10, 202520m

    For his date, Matsushige chooses an exclusive Mont Blanc shop in Kyoto. The two foodies even share a bingsu, relishing the sweetness of camaraderie.

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  • S2E9

    Double Hit Live Squid

    Jul 17, 202529m

    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?

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  • S2E10

    Three-course octopus set menu

    Jul 24, 202522m

    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.

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  • S2E11

    Father's Unagi Restaurant

    Jul 31, 202523m

    Matsushige picks a legendary unagi place with 152 years of history, a favorite of his father's. Invigorated, the foodies begin a friendly competition.

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  • S2E12

    Korea's Soul Food, Classic Whole Chicken

    Aug 7, 202528m

    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!

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