K-foodie meets J-foodie
The Taste-off Tour
202513 episodes
Episodes
- E1
400 Years of Sweet Tradition
7.02025-08-14 · 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?
- E2
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?
- E3
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?
- E4
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?
- E5
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!
- E6
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.
- E7
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.
- E8
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.
- E9
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.
- E10
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!
- E11
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.
- E12
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!
- E13
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!