K-foodie meets J-foodie

The Taste-off Tour

13 episodes · Aug 14, 2025

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  • S3E1

    400 Years of Sweet Tradition

    Aug 14, 202545m

    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?

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  • S3E2

    No Crime in Tteok's Twist

    Aug 21, 202525m

    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?

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  • S3E3

    Red Means Apple, Black Means Tatin

    Aug 28, 202521m

    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?

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  • S3E4

    Wednesday Special: Golden Tofu

    Sep 4, 202524m

    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?

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  • S3E5

    A Kyoto Mother’s Simmered Mackerel

    Sep 11, 202531m

    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!

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  • S3E6

    Clam Soup that Welcomes the Dawn

    Sep 18, 202520m

    At a restaurant in Busan that specializes in clam soup, the foodies dine on hangover soup and simmered mackerel. Naturally, Si-kyung craves liquor.

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  • S3E7

    The Master’s Jingisukan

    Sep 25, 202522m

    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.

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  • S3E8

    Home Run! The Flavors of Busan

    Oct 2, 202528m

    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.

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  • S3E9

    Heavenly Asahikawa and the Taste of Mom’s Cooking

    Oct 9, 202522m

    The two foodies visit Hokkaido’s Asahikawa to visit Matsushige’s culinary mentor, finding joy in delicious home-style dishes and drinking snacks.

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  • S3E10

    Busan’s Ganjjajang and Ulmyeon

    Oct 16, 202520m

    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!

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  • S3E11

    Actors' Hideout

    Oct 23, 202522m

    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.

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  • S3E12

    The Original Taste of Budae-Jjigae

    Oct 30, 202525m

    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!

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  • S3E13

    To Melt Into the Kal-guksu

    Nov 6, 202522m

    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!

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