K-foodie meets J-foodie

The Ultimate Taste-off

2025 · 12 episodes · 4h 38m in all · 6.7/10

Episodes

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   1. Wild Instincts, Native Chicken Charcoal

   22 May 2025 · 23 min · 6.0/10

   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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   2. Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled Duck

   29 May 2025 · 24 min · 7.0/10

   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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   3. Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smell

   5 Jun 2025 · 23 min · 7.0/10

   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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   4. Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of Gukbap

   12 Jun 2025 · 20 min · 6.0/10

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

   19 Jun 2025 · 22 min · 6.0/10

   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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   6. Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite Yakisoba

   26 Jun 2025 · 23 min · 7.0/10

   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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   7. Go to the Han River, get your ramen on

   3 Jul 2025 · 21 min · 7.0/10

   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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   8. The most expensive Mont Blanc in Kyoto

   10 Jul 2025 · 20 min · 7.0/10

   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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   9. Double Hit Live Squid

   17 Jul 2025 · 29 min · 8.0/10

   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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    10. Three-course octopus set menu

    24 Jul 2025 · 22 min · 6.0/10

    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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    11. Father's Unagi Restaurant

    31 Jul 2025 · 23 min

    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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    12. Korea's Soul Food, Classic Whole Chicken

    7 Aug 2025 · 28 min

    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!