The Shop next to the best — Season 1

Aired 6 February 2021

The extraordinary Geumdwaeji Sikdang got Michelin-status for their pork belly. The unlucky Bokdwaeji barbecue restaurant is right next door. Is it any good?

Aired 13 February 2021

Gyerim's garlic-imbued braised chicken has been the star of Jongno for over 50 years. Their suspicious neighbor has something very similar. Is this a grudge?

Aired 20 February 2021

This place looks like a front for gambling. But don't say that too loudly! Beware the owner who has the courage to open a furniture store next to IKEA.

Aired 27 February 2021

Lee Young-ja's favorite restaurant sells hundreds of roast chickens in Hannam-dong daily. The neighbors also sell chicken. They're nice until you complain.

Aired 6 March 2021

Famous chefs have memorized their menu. If you're from Sadang, you know! The aunts have claimed a similar restaurant next door, where fritters are for friends.

Aired 13 March 2021

Korea's largest outlet complex is in Gasan, Seoul. But what's with all the vacancies? This is serious! The team investigates the crumbling Manseung Outlet.

Aired 20 March 2021

Who was first? The town's been dominated by Boyoung Mandu's dumplings and spicy noodles. Merely steps away, Boyong Mandu says their recipe is the original.

Aired 27 March 2021

Suwon's "Chicken Street" is a must-see! Kim Gu-ra investigates the poultry hub, but he's not eating at famed Jin Mi Chicken. This restaurant is different!

Aired 3 April 2021

Where is everybody? They're all at "Dessert Street"! Known for sweets, some cafés seem to have infinite customers. But that gloomy-looking one — is it open?

Aired 10 April 2021

How about a little white powder? No wonder the chitterlings place is always full. But next door, there's hardly anyone. Looks like Kim Gu-ra's met his match!

Aired 17 April 2021

On "Lamb Skewers Street" near Konkuk Univ., a restaurant pleads for help! Next door is a popular knife-cut noodle shop. Which recipe should they cut? Be honest!

Aired 24 April 2021

The restaurant requested to be blurred out. It's all about the food! The rib joint next door isn't as popular, even with its creative name. Same menu, too!

Aired 8 May 2021

All the way here — just for gimbap? Even celebrities line up for this Jeju restaurant. But there are customers leaving to eat at the neighbor's? Impossible!

Aired 15 May 2021

Let's put Heebab, famed mukbang star of Jeju, to shame! Pork galbi's on the menu next to a restaurant famous for its Jeju black pig dishes. Better get to work!

Aired 22 May 2021

It all comes down to this moment! They made gosari stew famous, but their neighbor? The owner has changed his mind five times in three years. Help his stew!

Aired 29 May 2021

Aired 5 June 2021

Aired 12 June 2021