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.
Next episode
Last episode
Seasons
Nov 13, 2025 |
1. A Night Parfait and a Morning SoupDrinking culture is explored at length in this tasty tour of local flavors. Sapporo calls for parfaits after drinking, while Korea has morning soup. |
|
Nov 20, 2025 |
2. Ginger Ramen that Keeps Getting GingerierIn Hokkaido, a ramen dish has a hold on Matsushige. The foodies can’t get enough of its gingery broth! But this may be their last time to enjoy it. |
|
Nov 27, 2025 |
3. Deep Flavor of Jangdan Soybeans Beyond the Civilian Control LineJust minutes from North Korea, in the Demilitarized Zone, is Jangdan Soybeans village. Its delicious, savory dishes cause tension between the foodies. |
|
Dec 04, 2025 |
4. Chanko Nabe of the Strongest ChampionIn Asahikawa, a renowned sumo family runs a Chanko Nabe restaurant that serves a tower of ingredients — the likes of which Matsushige has never seen. |
|
Dec 11, 2025 |
5. Korean Culinary TreasureMatsushige is taken by the culinary treasures that this luxurious Korean restaurant has to offer: sinseollo, yukjeon, bulgogi and buckwheat noodles. |
|
Dec 18, 2025 |
6. Busan Taxi Drivers’ Favorite EateriesAll the taxi drivers in Busan rave about this secret spot. Si-kyung can’t stop himself from gorging on its hairtail dishes, be it grilled or stewed. |
|
Dec 25, 2025 |
7. The Deep and Rich World of GamjatangToday’s gamjatang is enough to impress Si-kyung. He offers a bite to Matsushige, who gets a full-course meal of meat, fried rice and vegetables. |
|
Jan 01, 2026 |
8. Seafood Tasting MenuAt Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, the foodies scout for fresh hoe. Matsushige tries bone-in hoe for the first time. A special dish follows. |
|
Jan 08, 2026 |
9. A Korean Restorative FeastThe foodies visit Namhansanseong to savor baeksuk. Between sips of savory, restorative broth, Matsushige learns about three kinds of chicken soups. |
|
Jan 15, 2026 |
10. Chilled Desserts From Korea and JapanFoodies delight over famous cold desserts from Korea and Japan, such as Hokkaido soft ice cream and snowflake patbingsu drizzled in condensed milk. |
|
Jan 22, 2026 |
11. The Pork Soup of a Corporate TycoonThe foodies meet in Busan to savor pork soup and handmade sundae. CEOs are known to sup at this delectable spot! Matsushige and Si-kyung are besotted. |
|
Jan 29, 2026 |
12. Traditional Charcoal-Grilled Chicken, ShinkoyakiIn Asahikawa, the foodies discuss the joys of sharing good food over grilled morsels of shinkoyaki. For once, Matsushige joins Si-kyung with a drink. |
|
Feb 05, 2026 |
13. A Korean-Japanese Collaborative TableTo celebrate their first anniversary, Matsushige and Si-kyung prepare a meal for each other. Warm tonjiru and spicy jeyukbokkeum awaken good memories. |