About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. Wild Instincts, Native Chicken Charcoal
Aired 22 May 2025 • 23 min
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?
2. Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled Duck
Aired 29 May 2025 • 24 min
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!
3. Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smell
Aired 5 June 2025 • 23 min
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.
4. Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of Gukbap
Aired 12 June 2025 • 20 min
Following Japan's tonkotsu is Korea's sundae-gukbap. Si-kyung reveals his personal favorite as Matsushige gets creative using a secret ingredient.
5. Six Decades of Tradition and Taste: Korean-Style Chinese Cuisine
Aired 19 June 2025 • 22 min
The two foodies find themselves in a Korean-style Chinese restaurant. What is Matsushige's preference for eating tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon and jjamppong?
6. Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite Yakisoba
Aired 26 June 2025 • 23 min
If Korea has jjajangmyeon, then Japan has yakisoba! Matsushige's favorite place in Osaka has the most magical okonomiyaki and smoky-flavored yakisoba.
7. Go to the Han River, get your ramen on
Aired 3 July 2025 • 21 min
The two foodies convene at the romantic Hangang Park, indulging in homemade kimbap, delicious ramyeon and takeout food. This date is going swimmingly.
8. The most expensive Mont Blanc in Kyoto
Aired 10 July 2025 • 20 min
For his date, Matsushige chooses an exclusive Mont Blanc shop in Kyoto. The two foodies even share a bingsu, relishing the sweetness of camaraderie.
9. Double Hit Live Squid
Aired 17 July 2025 • 29 min
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?
10. Three-course octopus set menu
Aired 24 July 2025 • 22 min
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.
11. Father's Unagi Restaurant
Aired 31 July 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.
12. Korea's Soul Food, Classic Whole Chicken
Aired 7 August 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!