K-foodie meets J-foodie

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.

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Episodes (13)

1Thu, Aug 14, 2025

400 Years of Sweet Tradition

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?

2Thu, Aug 21, 2025

No Crime in Tteok's Twist

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?

3Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Red Means Apple, Black Means Tatin

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?

4Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Wednesday Special: Golden Tofu

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?

5Thu, Sep 11, 2025

A Kyoto Mother’s Simmered Mackerel

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!

6Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Clam Soup that Welcomes the Dawn

At a restaurant in Busan that specializes in clam soup, the foodies dine on hangover soup and simmered mackerel. Naturally, Si-kyung craves liquor.

7Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The Master’s Jingisukan

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.

8Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Home Run! The Flavors of Busan

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.

9Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Heavenly Asahikawa and the Taste of Mom’s Cooking

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

10Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Busan’s Ganjjajang and Ulmyeon

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!

11Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Actors' Hideout

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.

12Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The Original Taste of Budae-Jjigae

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!

13Thu, Nov 06, 2025

To Melt Into the Kal-guksu

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!