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 (13)
1. 400 Years of Sweet Tradition
Aired 14 August 2025 • 45 min
The foodies take a business trip to Kyoto. In this historic land, Si-kyung discovers his favorite mochi place. But will he find a favorite restaurant?
2. No Crime in Tteok's Twist
Aired 21 August 2025 • 25 min
On a tasty business trip to Busan, Matsushige and Si-kyung get their fill of rice cakes. Garaetteok is good, but are they ready for spicy tteokbokki?
3. Red Means Apple, Black Means Tatin
Aired 28 August 2025 • 21 min
Sweet tooth Matsushige offers a dessert tour of Kyoto that includes the tarte tatin that changed his outlook. But what drink would pair well with it?
4. Wednesday Special: Golden Tofu
Aired 4 September 2025 • 24 min
Today, we have a tofu special for Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers. From pan-fried to braised, which recipe has captured the hearts of the Wednesday cast?
5. A Kyoto Mother’s Simmered Mackerel
Aired 11 September 2025 • 31 min
One would be missing out on life if they never tried simmered mackerel from Matsushige’s recommended spot. The savory omakase may topple his sobriety!
6. Clam Soup that Welcomes the Dawn
Aired 18 September 2025 • 20 min
At a restaurant in Busan that specializes in clam soup, the foodies dine on hangover soup and simmered mackerel. Naturally, Si-kyung craves liquor.
7. The Master’s Jingisukan
Aired 25 September 2025 • 22 min
Sapporo is a foodie’s paradise with its offerings of lamb and Jingisukan. Matsushige proposes a place that boasts lamb sashimi and a legendary menu.
8. Home Run! The Flavors of Busan
Aired 2 October 2025 • 28 min
Busan’s own Lee Dae-ho pulls out the works with bossam, bulgogi and whole octopus. Matsushige channels his inner Korean by being hands-on with kimchi.
9. Heavenly Asahikawa and the Taste of Mom’s Cooking
Aired 9 October 2025 • 22 min
The two foodies visit Hokkaido’s Asahikawa to visit Matsushige’s culinary mentor, finding joy in delicious home-style dishes and drinking snacks.
10. Busan’s Ganjjajang and Ulmyeon
Aired 16 October 2025 • 20 min
In Busan, the foodies visit a Chinese restaurant run by a huaqiao living in Korea. The ganjjajang and ulmyeon are good enough to make a foodie sing!
11. Actors' Hideout
Aired 23 October 2025 • 22 min
The foodies head to an izakaya in Osaka that Matsushige once frequented after work. Their conversation is as rich as the variety of the food served.
12. The Original Taste of Budae-Jjigae
Aired 30 October 2025 • 25 min
The foodies are off to taste the original budae-jjigae of the Songtan variety. Steak and bacon are unusual additions, but they sure pique the palate!
13. To Melt Into the Kal-guksu
Aired 6 November 2025 • 22 min
Si-kyung recommends a kal-guksu place in Euljiro that serves mugwort noodles in bone broth that captivates Matsushige. There's even a secret menu!