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K-foodie meets J-foodie

The Taste-off Tour

2025 · 13 episodes

  1. 1. 400 Years of Sweet Tradition

    2025-08-14 · 45m

    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. 2. No Crime in Tteok's Twist

    2025-08-21 · 25m

    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. 3. Red Means Apple, Black Means Tatin

    2025-08-28 · 21m

    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. 4. Wednesday Special: Golden Tofu

    2025-09-04 · 24m

    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. 5. A Kyoto Mother’s Simmered Mackerel

    2025-09-11 · 31m

    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. 6. Clam Soup that Welcomes the Dawn

    2025-09-18 · 20m

    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. 7. The Master’s Jingisukan

    2025-09-25 · 22m

    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. 8. Home Run! The Flavors of Busan

    2025-10-02 · 28m

    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. 9. Heavenly Asahikawa and the Taste of Mom’s Cooking

    2025-10-09 · 22m

    The two foodies visit Hokkaido’s Asahikawa to visit Matsushige’s culinary mentor, finding joy in delicious home-style dishes and drinking snacks.

  10. 10. Busan’s Ganjjajang and Ulmyeon

    2025-10-16 · 20m

    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. 11. Actors' Hideout

    2025-10-23 · 22m

    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. 12. The Original Taste of Budae-Jjigae

    2025-10-30 · 25m

    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. 13. To Melt Into the Kal-guksu

    2025-11-06 · 22m

    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!

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