K-foodie meets J-foodie

The Taste-off Tour

13 episodes · 2025

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    1400 Years of Sweet Tradition

    14 Aug 2025 · 45 min

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    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?

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    2No Crime in Tteok's Twist

    21 Aug 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?

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    3Red Means Apple, Black Means Tatin

    28 Aug 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?

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    4Wednesday Special: Golden Tofu

    04 Sep 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?

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    5A Kyoto Mother’s Simmered Mackerel

    11 Sep 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!

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    6Clam Soup that Welcomes the Dawn

    18 Sep 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.

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    7The Master’s Jingisukan

    25 Sep 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.

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    8Home Run! The Flavors of Busan

    02 Oct 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.

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    9Heavenly Asahikawa and the Taste of Mom’s Cooking

    09 Oct 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.

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    10Busan’s Ganjjajang and Ulmyeon

    16 Oct 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!

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    11Actors' Hideout

    23 Oct 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.

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    12The Original Taste of Budae-Jjigae

    30 Oct 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!

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    13To Melt Into the Kal-guksu

    06 Nov 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!