Episodes
Wild Instincts, Native Chicken Charcoal
May 22, 2025
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?
Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled Duck
May 29, 2025
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!
Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smell
June 5, 2025
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.
Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of Gukbap
June 12, 2025
Following Japan's tonkotsu is Korea's sundae-gukbap. Si-kyung reveals his personal favorite as Matsushige gets creative using a secret ingredient.
Six Decades of Tradition and Taste: Korean-Style Chinese Cuisine
June 19, 2025
The two foodies find themselves in a Korean-style Chinese restaurant. What is Matsushige's preference for eating tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon and jjamppong?
Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite Yakisoba
June 26, 2025
If Korea has jjajangmyeon, then Japan has yakisoba! Matsushige's favorite place in Osaka has the most magical okonomiyaki and smoky-flavored yakisoba.
Go to the Han River, get your ramen on
July 3, 2025
The two foodies convene at the romantic Hangang Park, indulging in homemade kimbap, delicious ramyeon and takeout food. This date is going swimmingly.
The most expensive Mont Blanc in Kyoto
July 10, 2025
For his date, Matsushige chooses an exclusive Mont Blanc shop in Kyoto. The two foodies even share a bingsu, relishing the sweetness of camaraderie.
Double Hit Live Squid
July 17, 2025
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?
Three-course octopus set menu
July 24, 2025
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.
Father's Unagi Restaurant
July 31, 2025
Matsushige picks a legendary unagi place with 152 years of history, a favorite of his father's. Invigorated, the foodies begin a friendly competition.
Korea's Soul Food, Classic Whole Chicken
August 7, 2025
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!
