K-foodie meets J-foodie (2025)
Korea's top foodie Sung Si-kyung joins Japan's beloved Yutaka Matsushige on a tasty adventure as they explore culinary gems across Korea and Japan.
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May 22, 2025 |
1. Wild Instincts, Native Chicken CharcoalThe 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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May 29, 2025 |
2. Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled DuckIt’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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Jun 05, 2025 |
3. Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smellA 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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Jun 12, 2025 |
4. Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of GukbapFollowing 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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Jun 19, 2025 |
5. Six Decades of Tradition and Taste: Korean-Style Chinese CuisineThe 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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Jun 26, 2025 |
6. Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite YakisobaIf 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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Jul 03, 2025 |
7. Go to the Han River, get your ramen onThe 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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Jul 10, 2025 |
8. The most expensive Mont Blanc in KyotoFor 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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Jul 17, 2025 |
9. Double Hit Live SquidA 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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Jul 24, 2025 |
10. Three-course octopus set menuUp 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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Jul 31, 2025 |
11. Father's Unagi RestaurantMatsushige 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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Aug 07, 2025 |
12. Korea's Soul Food, Classic Whole ChickenMatsushige heads to a traditional market and is captivated by the market's charm. He finally finds what he came for: old-fashioned fried chicken! |