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K-foodie meets J-foodie

The Ultimate Taste-off

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Episode 123 min2025-05-22

Wild Instincts, Native Chicken Charcoal

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?

Episode 224 min2025-05-29

Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled Duck

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!

Episode 323 min2025-06-05

Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smell

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.

Episode 420 min2025-06-12

Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of Gukbap

Following Japan's tonkotsu is Korea's sundae-gukbap. Si-kyung reveals his personal favorite as Matsushige gets creative using a secret ingredient.

Episode 522 min2025-06-19

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

The two foodies find themselves in a Korean-style Chinese restaurant. What is Matsushige's preference for eating tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon and jjamppong?

Episode 623 min2025-06-26

Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite Yakisoba

If Korea has jjajangmyeon, then Japan has yakisoba! Matsushige's favorite place in Osaka has the most magical okonomiyaki and smoky-flavored yakisoba.

Episode 721 min2025-07-03

Go to the Han River, get your ramen on

The two foodies convene at the romantic Hangang Park, indulging in homemade kimbap, delicious ramyeon and takeout food. This date is going swimmingly.

Episode 820 min2025-07-10

The most expensive Mont Blanc in Kyoto

For his date, Matsushige chooses an exclusive Mont Blanc shop in Kyoto. The two foodies even share a bingsu, relishing the sweetness of camaraderie.

Episode 929 min2025-07-17

Double Hit Live Squid

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?

Episode 1022 min2025-07-24

Three-course octopus set menu

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.

Episode 1123 min2025-07-31

Father's Unagi Restaurant

Matsushige picks a legendary unagi place with 152 years of history, a favorite of his father's. Invigorated, the foodies begin a friendly competition.

Episode 1228 min2025-08-07

Korea's Soul Food, Classic Whole Chicken

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!

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